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Ghana midfielder Partey pleads not guilty to rape charges
The 32-year-old is accused of raping two women, as well as sexually assaulting a third.The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player.
World number one Sabalenka out of China Open with injury
Sabalenka, who reached the quarter-finals in Beijing last year, said on China social media platform Weibo that she was "very sad" to announce her withdrawal after "sustaining a small injury" at Flushing Meadows.
Billions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report
The government saw oil inflows worth $25.2 billion in that time and yet "hardly any money reaches essential services" like health and education in one of the world's poorest countries, according to the report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, acting for the UN Human Rights Council....
Nigeria charges former presidential candidate over anti-Tinubu posts
The charges against Omoyele Sowore, an activist and publisher, also named social media giants X and Meta, parent company of Facebook -- though it was not clear from the charging documents what they were accused of.
Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener
Mikel Arteta's side, chasing a first major trophy since 2020 and their first ever Champions League win, ground out their victory with a typically sturdy defensive display and their late goals.Martinelli scored in the 72nd minute, 36 seconds after coming off the bench, before Trossard added a second...
Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash
The Catalan giants intend to partially reopen Camp Nou with a reduced capacity as rebuilding work continues at the stadium, which is due to be completed in 2026.The Johan Cruyff stadium, where Barca's women's team regularly plays, holds around 6,000 spectators.
FIFA announces $355 million World Cup club benefit scheme
The new benefit scheme deal, reached in association with the powerful European Club Association (ECA), includes for the first time players involved in qualifiers but not figuring in the 48-team 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Kenya's Kipyegon wins unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500m title
The Kenyan, also three-time Olympic champion over the distance, timed 3min 52.15sec for another gold to add to her incredible medal haul that guarantees her place among the very best of middle distance runners.
PSG fear impact of injuries as they put Champions League title on the line
Luis Enrique's team will also entertain Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the league phase, with trips to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Athletic Bilbao and to Lisbon to face Sporting on the horizon too.
Juan Mata moves to Melbourne from Australian rivals
The attacking midfielder signed a 12-month deal with A-League side Sydney last year after departing Japanese team Vissel Kobe.