Three sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup openerThree players are sent off as co-hosts Mexico launch the 2026 World Cup by defeating South Africa at a packed Azteca Stadium.

Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazil against MoroccoVinicius Jr scores brilliant goal as Brazil come from behind to draw with Morocco in Group C opener.

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Mexico start the party

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's deathChimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.3 hrs agoAfrica

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Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivityMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.4 hrs agoAfrica

Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First LadySouthwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.1 day agoLondon

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Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada banGhana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.2 hrs agoWorld Cup

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'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in openerFormer captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.6 hrs agoAfrica Sport

A reminder of Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania