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Cabo Verde: What to know about the atlantic island nation
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (586+ words) Tuesday June 16, 2026 Cabo Verde " historically known in English as Cape Verde " is a small island nation with a much larger cultural footprint than its size might suggest. Located in the central Atlantic Ocean about 500 to 850 kilometres off Africa's west coast,…...
Spain heavy favourites as Cape Verde make historic World Cup debut
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (406+ words) Monday June 15, 2026 European champions Spain begin their Fifa World Cup campaign tonight (15 June) when they take on tournament debutants Cape Verde in a Group H clash at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match kicks off at 10pm (BST), marking the first-ever meeting…...
'Limitless' Pedri emerges as Spain's natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (560+ words) Sunday June 14, 2026 Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family's bar as a boy, now Spain's latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting…...
Portugal to honour Jota with special wristbands at World Cup
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (432+ words) Sunday June 14, 2026 Portugal's World "Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to late former teammate Diogo Jota, midfielder Vitinha "said on Saturday, as they prepare to open their Group K campaign against DR Congo next week. The wristbands, a…...
The rise of pink boots at the Fifa World Cup 2026
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) Friday June 12, 2026 Once defined by plain black boots, football has moved into a colourful era, with pink emerging as a surprise trend at the 2026 World Cup. There was a time when football boots meant only black. Over the past 25 years,…...
South Korea, Czech Republic, Mexico and South Africa on a mission to win
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (97+ words) The Business Standard Can a new higher education model finally make Bangladeshi graduates "job-ready? Decade after recognition, economic inclusion remains out of reach for Hijra community Chasing dawn at Parbatipur, Bangladeshs legendary railway crossroads At Bangladeshs only orthopaedic hospital, patients…...
Historic 48-team FIFA World Cup begins today
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (320+ words) Thursday June 11, 2026 The FIFA World Cup, the largest edition in the tournament's history, officially begins today (11 June) as 48 national teams start their quest for football's most coveted trophy across the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to Associated Press reports,…...
Arbeloa to leave Real Madrid at end of season
3+ week, 3+ day ago (392+ words) Sunday May 24, 2026 Alvaro Arbeloa said he would not be Real Madrid coach next season and would leave the club for a new challenge after a tumultuous four months in "charge. Arbeloa, a former Real defender who has previously coached their…...
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) At least seven police officers were injured in clashes with protesters, officials "said, as tens of thousands of people marched through "Madrid today (23 May), demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez after a series of corruption scandals. A small…...
Court names Mango tycoon's son as suspect in probe into father's death
3+ week, 6+ day ago (412+ words) Thursday May 21, 2026 The son of Isak Andic, founder of fashion group Mango, was named by a judge in Barcelona on Tuesday as a suspect in an investigation into his father's death in a 2024 cliff-top fall. Jonathan Andic, 45, was arrested and…...