Ellis names strong Banyana squad as Turkish Women's Cup hangs in balance after earthquake
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis named a strong 26-player squad for the Turkish Women's Cup scheduled to take place next week.
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Powerful 7.8 earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills at least 560 people, hundreds injured
A major earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has killed at least 568 people.
8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Syrian refugees, others battle for $50,000 top prize
• Organisers Dangle Extra $10,000 On Athletes For the first time since the commencement of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, a total of 16 refugees from different parts of the world, including Syria, will compete with elite athletes as the 8th edition holds today.
Cuper takes over as Syria coach
Veteran Argentine coach Hector Cuper has been appointed manager of Syria, the national football federation announced on Thursday.
Ukraine war: Russia gains ground, Kyiv ire at tank 'indecision', Moscow air defence drill
The Russian army said on Saturday it carried out "offensive operations" in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, enabling it to take "advantageous positions".
The countries where population is declining
China's population fell for the first time in over six decades, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Revealed: These are the world’s most (and least) powerful passports in 2023
For the fifth year running, Japan has the world’s most powerful passport.
Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom
He recruited them from Russia's prisons to fight in Ukraine and on Thursday he thanked for them their service and relieved them of military duty as heroes.