In the heat, Ivorians don’t think twice about using aircon
As Europe seeks ways to cool down in punishing temperatures, there’s no way that Alexandre Anoh is going to sleep without air conditioning in Abidjan’s stifling heat.Like many Ivor…
How some Venezuelans’ smartphones warned of quake
Paris: Many social media users in Venezuela have reported receiving alerts on Android smartphones moments before Wednesday’s quake with almost 600 confirmed dead.Google’s Android a…
King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit
LONDON: King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the L…
Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: heath authorities
Kinshasa: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities said on Fr…
Goal fest unlikely as Croatia and Ghana plot path to last 32
HOUSTON: Croatia and Ghana go into Saturday’s final Group L game with their World Cup destiny in their own hands when a draw could send both sides into the round of 32 and a high-…
England seek Panama win
KANSAS CITY: England’s World Cup campaign has reached its first crossroads. A dazzling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opener suggested Thomas Tuchel’s side might finally have fo…
Sanad al Rawahi becomes first FIA scholar
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today announced that Omani S…
Al Harthy eyes strong Spa 24 Hours challenge
Omani racing driver Ahmad al Harthy goes into this weekend’s prestigious Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa with sights set on a strong and competitive run, after the Oman Racing by Ce…
DR Congo seek Colombia response
HOUSTON: The Democratic Republic of Congo have always targeted a place in the World Cup knockout rounds on their return to the finals for the first time in 52 years, but must be…
Portugal, Colombia battle for top spot
MIAMI: When Portugal face Colombia in their final Group K match at the World Cup, both teams will be jockeying to get a result that ensures they avoid a potential nightmare scenari…