Full list of countries where mpox cases reported as UK tourists issued new travel advice
The Foreign Office has issued new travel advice after an mpox outbreak has been declared as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Heartbroken dad relives his grief every time he watches Netflix
A bereaved father says he is left heartbroken every time he watches Netflix following the tragic death of his 10-year-old son.
Man found dead in Salford suburb
A man has been found dead in a Salford suburb. Police were called to Lamorna Close, Kersal, at around 5.45pm on Friday (September 13).
Champions Argentina, Brazil falter in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Two South American powerhouses lost in World Cup qualifying in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar still on the sidelines for Brazil’s upset defeat in Paraguay.
J’Tigress face Ugandan counterparts in semifinal
Nigeria’s women’s U-18 basketball team, J’Tigress, which caused a big upset on Wednesday night by beating Egypt in the quarterfinals of the ongoing AfroBasket U-18 Championships in Pretoria, South Africa, will face Uganda in the semifinal of the championship today. The girls, against all expectations, defeated Egypt 66-51 to reach the semifinals of the championships, which offer the winners tickets to the FIBA U-18 Championships later this year. Nigeria’s game with Uganda will come shortly after the other semifinal involving Cameroon and Mali. On Wednesday against Egypt, Nigeria won the first quarter 24-13 and maintained the lead as the teams went on halftime, with scores 37-23 for J’Tigress. Egypt struggled to get back into the game but failed until the buzzer. Incidentally, it was the second game between both teams within one week. Egypt won that opening match 72-60, but on Wednesday night, J’Tigress rose ferociously in the game that mattered more to win the quarterfinals. Speaking on his expectations of the team, a member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ugo Udezue, said the girls showed the Nigerian spirit by rising above their struggles to beat Egypt. He said that the girls have shown they can withstand any opposition at the championship, and assured that the J’Tigress would do their best to make the country proud.
Falconets battle Japan for quarterfinal ticket
Nigeria’s national women’s U-20 team, the Falconets, will, in the early hours of tomorrow, face their biggest test yet since they lost their second group game at the ongoing Colombia 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The threat comes from Japan, who have been devastating in their games since the competition kicked off.
Arteta signs new Arsenal contract, promises more good times for Gunners
Mikel Arteta has signed a new three-year contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club until 2027, reports independent.co.uk. The Spaniard, who has been in charge since late 2019, had entered the final 12 months of his previous deal at the start of the season.
NPFL deplores ambush marketing techniques, issues practice direction to clubs
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been reminded that all rights contracts must be vetted by the league body before they become operational.