2034 men’s world cup to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, FIFA confirms/in /by
Saudi Arabia has been officially designated by FIFA as the host for the 2034 Men's World Cup.
Women’s Football: 2027 World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25/in /by
Women's Football: 2027 World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25
Scientists use new technology and AI to discover animal intelligence/in /by
From self-medicating great apes to elephants that call one another by individual names, the wonderful world of nature was full of fascinating discoveries throughout 2024.
Welcoming and integrating migrants: a message from Pope Francis/in /by
Pope Francis engaged with members of the Italian non-profit organization ResQ, focusing on the "vastness and complexity of the migration phenomenon."
Russia edges toward Taliban recognition/in /by
The lower house of Russian parliament on Tuesday gave an initial approval of a long-discussed bill that would open the way for the Russian authorities to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist group.
Nigeria rolls out malaria vaccinations to young children/in /by
One of the first areas where the programme is being rolled out is the southern state of Bayelsa, which has one of the country's highest rates of malaria.
Mexicans mourn murdered congressman/in /by
Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country's ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico.
In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive/in /by
The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.
Top Google searches of 2024: Elections, Copa América, and more/in /by
The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections, to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up to worldwide.
Rights group calls for probe of Ex-Governor, Army officers in Congo/in /by
Amnesty International called for an investigation Wednesday into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly crackdown on demonstrators last year protesting the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country.