Atlas Lionesses: The Moroccan soccer revolution and the players inspiring a generation of girls
African teams have won hearts — and plenty of points — at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa, and Morocco [pictured] have all enjoyed unforgettable moments in…
‘Such a bummer’: US fans digest shock loss as Sweden sink World Cup ‘three-peat’ dreams
US keeper Alyssa Naeher during their loss to Sweden at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto/Getty Images Sydney, Australia CNN — When…
A changing of the guard in women’s soccer but the US’ future can still be bright
The US had at least reached the semifinals of every previous Women’s World Cup. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images CNN — US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stood alone holding the ball and inhaled…
How is the UK stopping Channel crossings and what are the legal routes to the UK?
The first 50 asylum seekers are due to arrive on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset. The accommodation is part of the government's plan to deal with the large numbers…
Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France out
In a sign of growing hostility towards the West since the coup in Niger, a businessman proudly shows off his outfit in the colours of the Russian flag in the…
India’s parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as MP
India's parliament has restored opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's lawmaker status two days after the Supreme Court suspended his conviction in a criminal defamation case. The Congress leader was disqualified as…
Chandrayaan-3: Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surface
India's space agency has released the first images of the Moon taken by the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which entered the lunar orbit on Saturday. The images show the craters on the…
Hip-hop 50: From the Bronx to Belfast, the evolution of Irish rap
Fifty years ago this week hip-hop was born in the United States. But it would take a little longer to reach the island of Ireland. While hip-hop artists like A…
Nottingham hospital Ukraine hub finds new home
A permanent drop-off point for donations bound for Ukraine, which was at risk of closing down, has found new premises. City Hub Ukraine was set up in February 2022 and…
Ukrainian refugee to return home from Suffolk to be with family
A Ukrainian refugee who has been living in the UK for nine months said she was returning to her home country because there was no end to the war in…