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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez

Aug 19, 2026

Together, the couple command hundreds of millions of social media followers and have expanded their brand beyond football through investments in fashion, hospitality and other business venture

Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on

Aug 13, 2026

Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina tops Algeria

Jun 21, 2026

Remarkably, the hat trick came exactly 20 years after Messi made his World Cup debut. It was also his fifth consecutive World Cup match with a goal, further strengthening his claim as football’s greatest player.

Mbappé's double fires France, Messi hat trick sends Argentina flying

Jun 21, 2026

After a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé took over. The France captain scored twice as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener, moving past Pelé with 14 career World Cup goals. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a sensational hat trick.

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi

Jun 21, 2026

Ghana fans celebrated their team’s winning World Cup start on Thursday after their 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. A late goal from Caleb Yerenkyi secured the Blacks Stars’ spot at the top of Group L alongside England.

Brazil and Haiti fans celebrate together after World Cup match

Jun 21, 2026

Fans of Brazil and Haiti’s national soccer teams celebrated together as they left Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday evening.

South Africa fans slam Bafana Bafana after Mexico 2-0 defeat

Jun 15, 2026

South Africa’s World Cup dream got off to a painful start as Bafana Bafana fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While fans packed viewing venues in Johannesburg with high hopes, many left frustrated, questioning the team's tactics, performance and coaching decisions.

Barbers in Cuban capital offer free haircuts amid economic crisis

Jun 1, 2026

Faced with power outages and water shortages, personal hygiene has become a problem, especially for the vulnerable.

Cargo plane full of money crashes scattering highway with brand new banknotes

Mar 2, 2026

A cargo plane carrying wads of cash crashed moments after landing – sparking chaos as people flocked to the scene to try and cram their pockets with scattered banknotes.

Panamanian Ship Sinks Off Laayoune, All Crew Members rescued

Mar 2, 2026

A Panamanian-flagged merchant ship was shipwrecked on Saturday off the coast of Laayoune,the Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics said in a press release.

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