COP27: What's next? Climate Now debate
In the wake of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, Climate Now debates the final declaration from the summit, asking where it failed, where it succeeded, and what needs to happen next before COP28 in 2023?
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Iran could attack World Cup: Israeli security chief
LONDON: The head of the Israel Defense Forces’ Military Intelligence Directorate has claimed Iran could attack the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in which its national team is currently participating.
No Bafana, but referee Gomes set to fly SA flag at World Cup
Bafana Bafana may not be present at the FIFA World Cup, but there will at least be some South African representation at the tournament.
Senegal are Africa's best World Cup hope, even without Mane
NAIROBI : Senegal are Africa's best hope for doing well at the World Cup, football pundits say, despite the absence of striker Sadio Mane, who will miss the tournament because of a leg injury.
Belgium's Golden Generation begin last stand without Lukaku
DOHA: Belgium’s aging "Golden Generation" will begin their final shot at World Cup glory against Canada on Wednesday (Nov 23), but do so without talismanic forward Romelu Lukaku, who has been central to their success in recent years.
Disappointment for hosts Qatar in World Cup opener
Although the weather was kind - a gentle breeze blowing in the desert at the Al Bayt stadium - the football gods did not smile on the hosts Qatar as they slumped to an opening day defeat to Ecuador meaning their chances of emerging from Group A, a group that also includes The Netherlands and Senegal, are slim.
World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar
AL KHOR, Qatar: The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday (Nov 20) with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT rights and social restrictions, staking its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament.
Injured Lukaku likely to miss Belgium’s opening two games
ABU SAMRA, QATAR : Belgium’s record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku trained apart from the squad on Sunday as uncertainty over his fitness continued to cast a shadow over the team's World Cup campaign.