Kicking off this Thursday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a fair share of criticism, before having begun. A new viral video has triggered more backlash, showing Senegal’s national team being searched on the...
FIFA’s neutrality in question as Infantino cozies up to Trump • FRANCE 24 English
FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino has been most visible ingratiating himself with US President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup, so much so that he has had to defend himself from accusations of breaching...
Kenya protests turn violent over Ebola site for US citizens | DW News
Violence has broken out in Kenya as protesters clash with police over an Ebola quarantine center being built for US citizens. Demonstrators in the town of Nanyuki set fires and threw rocks, while police responded with...
Belfast residents left reeling after violent anti-immigrant riots | DW News
At least three people have been arrested in the aftermath of the riots in Belfast. Authorities have said they are braced for more potential unrest. The UK’s media watchdog says the riots were fueled by anti-immigrant...
From sand to smart cities: How drones are rebuilding Saudi Arabia | NexTech
Saudi Arabia is in the middle of one of the most ambitious reinvention stories on the planet. Under Vision 2030, NexTech travels to KAUST to see how FalconViz is turning physical environments into highly accurate 3D...
Acclaimed Somali referee denied entry into US arrives home
Africa’s top football referee, who was denied entry to the US to officiate at FIFA World Cup 2026, is back home in Somalia, where he received a hero’s welcome. He was denied entry at Miami International...