English Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Subject to the deal being finalized, the fee is in the region of €40million. That would make it a club-record purchase, surpassing the price paid for Joao Pedro …
Read More »Close to 700 boat migrants reach Italy overnight
Almost 700 migrants reached the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa in boats overnight, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday morning. According to the report, a total of 14 landings were registered. The boats either arrived at the port without help or the people were rescued at sea, off the …
Read More »Cocoa prices reach 6-year high amid supply concerns
The global cocoa market experienced a surge in prices during April 2023, reaching a six-year high in both the London and New York markets, according to the April 2023 cocoa report by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). Prices of the front-month [May 2023] cocoa futures contract rose by 5 percent …
Read More »Who is better, Mourinho or Guardiola? – Fans argue after both coaches reach European Cup final
Some football fans on social media have engaged in a debate over who is the better coach between Roma manager, Jose Mourinho and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola after both managers led their clubs to European Cup final. Mourinho led Roma to secure a back-to-back European final in two seasons after …
Read More »US and Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers
The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden’s visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of …
Read More »Man Utd beat Barca to reach Europa League last 16
Manchester United produced a memorable second-half comeback to reach the Europa League last 16 and knock out Barcelona in the process. Brazilian duo Fred and Antony, who came on as a half-time substitute, both drilled home low first-time shots in front of an ecstatic Stretford End. It was a victory …
Read More »Man broke into woman’s home, then ‘realised she had this within reach’
According to police, the guy, eventually identified as Macklin, 31, had a gun with him when he entered the woman’s home. He allegedly lived there with his ex-girlfriend. The anonymous woman was unable to access her weapon when the suspect broke into the flat and brandished the pistol, but she …
Read More »10-man Morocco beat Portugal to make history as first African country to reach semi-final of the World Cup
The Atlas Lions of Morocco have beaten Portugal in the quarter-finals to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions of Morocco have beaten Portugal in the quarter-finals to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the …
Read More »Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian artist to reach 200M+ streams on Boomplay
The talented Ghanaian rapper and singer-songwriter has become a member of Boomplay’s Golden Club. He becomes the first Ghanaian to accomplish this distinction after amassing up to 200 million streams overall on the app. His debut album, “The Villain I Never Was,” has received a total of 141.1 million plays …
Read More »Euro and US Dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years
The exchange rate between the Euro and United States Dollar has reached parity – meaning the two major currencies now have the same worth. The development would make it the first in 20 years for such an occurrence. On Tuesday, July 12, the euro hit $1, which represented a decline …
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