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Portugal Keeps Door Open for Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus and FA President Address Growing Tension

The Portuguese Football Federation has moved to calm the growing controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus, insisting that the relationship between the two remains strong and that Ronaldo’s place in the national team is not under immediate threat. FPF president Pedro Proença said the situation should be handled internally as the federation looks to put the dispute behind the team. The controversy began after Ronaldo unexpectedly left […]

today5 October 2026 7

Foreign

France to Close Up to 500 Schools as Student Protests Escalate and Clashes With Police Intensify

France is preparing to partially or completely suspend classes at up to 500 high schools as student protests over deteriorating education conditions continue to spread across the country. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said between 400 and 500 schools would be affected on Monday because security conditions could not be guaranteed. The closures follow several days of clashes between protesters and riot police. Authorities say 24 schools have been burned or […]

today5 October 2026 4

Foreign

Trump Unveils ‘Super Intelligence Force’ as America Faces Growing AI Safety and Security Concerns

US President Donald Trump has created a new federal taskforce focused on artificial intelligence, placing Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the centre of the administration’s effort to maintain US leadership in the rapidly developing technology. The new “Super Intelligence Force” will coordinate government engagement with AI companies, consumers, public-interest groups, religious organisations and critical infrastructure providers. The taskforce will also include Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon […]

today5 October 2026 3

Foreign

Norway’s Ministers Face Parliament Over Epstein Links as Government Scrutiny Intensifies

Norway’s parliament has begun questioning current and former foreign ministers over their links to Jeffrey Epstein, putting renewed focus on how the disgraced financier gained access to influential figures in the country’s political and diplomatic circles. Eleven ministers are being questioned about their knowledge of Epstein-related relationships and whether government safeguards were strong enough. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who previously served as foreign minister, appeared before the parliamentary committee […]

today30 September 2026 12

Foreign

Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery as Traoré Pushes for Greater Control of Mineral Wealth

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as the military-led government seeks to keep more of the value generated by the country’s gold industry inside its borders. The RAFFINOR-BF facility in Ouagadougou was officially opened by interim leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré on September 28. The refinery cost more than 11 billion CFA francs, about $19 million, and was financed mainly by the state through the National Precious Metals Company, […]

today30 September 2026 13

Foreign

Africa Faces Fresh HIV Concerns as US Aid Cuts Disrupt Mother-to-Child Prevention Services

Cuts and disruptions to US-funded HIV programmes are raising concerns that years of progress in preventing mothers from passing HIV to their babies could be reversed across parts of Africa. Health workers say interruptions have affected testing, treatment and follow-up services for pregnant women and HIV-exposed infants. A study involving 166 organisations across 46 countries found that 63% of groups providing services to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission experienced disruptions, while […]

today28 September 2026 10

Foreign

South African Refugees Fear Fresh Attacks as September 30 Anti-Immigration Deadline Approaches

Refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa are facing renewed fears of violence as September 30 approaches, when the anti-immigration group March and March has called for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. Refugees say the campaign has increased anxiety in communities already affected by previous attacks and displacement. The latest tensions have been particularly serious in Durban, where hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers had been living outside […]

today28 September 2026 11

Football

Barcelona Reveals Why Gabriel Jesus Was Signed Instead of Lautaro Martinez After Inter Refused to Sell

Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club ended its pursuit of Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez and eventually signed Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Lautaro was among the forwards Barcelona considered as they searched for attacking reinforcements following Robert Lewandowski’s departure to Major League Soccer. However, Deco said the club stopped pursuing the Argentina international after Inter made it clear that their captain was […]

today25 September 2026 10

Foreign

UAE Bans Iranian Airlines as US Sanctions Squeeze Tehran’s Aviation Sector and Cut Regional Air Links

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country, becoming the latest regional government to restrict Iran’s international air links as new US sanctions target its aviation sector. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension on September 24, saying it was introduced in response to US measures preventing Iranian airlines from using airports around the world. The suspension remains in […]

today25 September 2026 15

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