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The global economy is at risk of a “wasted” decade and the weakest stretch of growth in 30 years, the World Bank warned on Tuesday, saying a sluggish recovery from the pandemic and crippling wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are expected to weigh heavily on output. In its …

The only surviving member of the Brazil team that lifted the 1958 World Cup trophy, Mario Zagallo, has died, aged 92. His death was confirmed by Brazilian soccer confederation president, Ednaldo Rodrigues. In a statement on Saturday, December 6, Rodrigues described Zagallo “as one of the biggest legends” of the …

India and Pakistan will face each other in New York in their group-stage match at the T20 World Cup 2024. The cricketing rivals have been scheduled to play at the 34,000-seat modular stadium in Long Island on June 9. Tournament co-host, the United States, will open the ninth edition of …

“Its people are witnessing daily threats to their very existence – while the world watches on”, warned Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths in a statement, adding that “hope has never been more elusive” amidst deteriorating conditions. “The humanitarian community has been left with the impossible mission of supporting more than …

Three English players have been included in a list of the top 10 most valuable footballers in the world. The CIES Football Observatory has used its own statistical model to estimate the transfer values of some of the game’s biggest stars, with factors such as quality, age and current contract …

Aryna Sabalenka has continued her strong form at the Brisbane International, defeating Zhu Lin on Thursday night 6-1 6-0 to progress through to the quarter-finals. While the world number two impressed on the court, her ability to charm the crowd in a classic post-match interview was another dazzling part of …

Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours.   Chancellor who is a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far surpassed the previous record of 60 hours, set by Roland …

Jenni Hermoso told a court hearing her kiss with Luis Rubiales after Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph wasn’t consensual and she was pressured to come to his defence amid the fall-out.     The footballer appeared before a judge at Madrid’s High Court on Tuesday to give her version of the events …

Others may prefer to countdown clubs, drinking their way into the New Year. Whichever way we cross over, the common thread is a celebration, and Nigerians know how to revel in style. Now, the spirit of celebration extends far beyond Nigeria’s borders. Around the globe, many countries mark the new …

It’s been 10 years since legendary seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident in the French Alps. Since then, his wife Corinna has been fiercely protective of her husband’s condition. The family have made no official comment. His son, Mick Schumacher, has already been …