Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, Africa coups and elections, Turkey-Syria earthquake
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Nathaniel Atkinson forces Hearts' transfer hand as Australia Asian Cup call up leaves Steven Naismith short
Nathaniel Atkinson's call up to the Australia squad for the Asian Cup leaves Steven Naismith in a positional pickle.
Indonesia Raih Peringkat 3 di Piala Dunia Panahan Berkuda 2023
Muhammad Yahya Ayyash sukses mengibarkan Merah-Putih usai meraih tempat ketiga di ajang Piala Dunia Panahan Berkuda 2023 yang diselenggarakan di Arab Saudi.
UAE Pro League: Crespo’s Al-Ain suffer damaging derby defeat to Al-Wahda
A damaging Abu Dhabi Clasico continued Hernan Crespo’s mixed start at Al-Ain, leaders Al-Wasl weathered a stringent title test and spiralling Emirates Club’s misery extended in ADNOC Pro League’s matchweek 11.
The Turkish club president who attacked a referee - who is Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca?
Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca can claim to be one of the most politically connected figures in Turkish football, having been one of the founders of the party that has ruled the country for more than 20 years.
Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
Sultan al-Jaber under fire: COP28 president accused of conflict of interest
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is warning that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening by the hour as Israel widens its offensive into southern Gaza. Doctors at the largest hospital there say it's being overwhelmed with the number of dead and wounded, and may soon be forced to stop functioning. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter, as Israel orders residents to move from Khan Younis to Rafah, but say they have simply nowhere to go.
The cost of everything is going up... but Mancs are still the most generous people in the UK
It's been a hard year. Energy bills are still expensive. Inflation has come down, but is still eating into families' food budgets. Essentials like car insurance are also on the rise.