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Eerie Photo of Hyena Stalking Abandoned Mining Town Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Ghost Town Visitor by Wim van den Heever. Winner of Urban Wildlife and Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025. A brown hyena among the skeletal remains of a long-abandoned diamond mining town. Location: Kolmanskop, near Lüderitz, Namibia....
McCarthy: Why Kenya lost to Ivory Coast in World Cup qualifier
Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has confessed that the quality of Ivory Coast players proved too strong for his side to get something from their 3-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on...
Here Are the Nine African Countries Competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
SPORTS Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in its history, while expected qualifiers like Morocco, Egypt, and Ghana secured their spots. Roberto Lopes and Deroy Duarte of Cape Verde celebrate their side's...
Woman's life spiralled after £500k lottery win as friends called it 'worst' curse
A lottery player who won £500,000 from a £3 scratchcard met a tragic end, with friends saying the windfall was the "worst thing" that could have happened to her. Helen Ford's heartbreaking story has emerged again following news of another lottery...
Explainer: How Super Eagles can secure World Cup ticket through play-offs
Nigeria’s bid for a 2026 World Cup spot remains alive after their 4–0 win over Benin in Uyo, with Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s late strike sealing a play-off place. In this explainer, OLAMIDE ABE analyses how the Super Eagles can...
Universal Resorts transforms into VERSA, unveiling NIVA as cornerstone of international growth strategy
Universal Enterprises, parent company of Universal Resorts, which pioneered Maldivian hospitality over 50 years ago, on Monday announced the rebranding of its hotel management arm to VERSA Hospitality and simultaneously launched its new...
Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...
Govt issues notices to 25 offshore crypto firms for PMLA non-compliance
New Delhi: The government has issued notices for non-compliance to 25 offshore virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers, including CoinW of Singapore, BTCC of the UK, Changelly of Hong Kong, and Paxful of the US under the Prevention of Money...
Ivory Coast clinch spot at 2026 World Cup after humiliating Kenya
African champions Ivory Coast booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a resounding 3-0 victory against Kenya in their final Group F qualifying fixture at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium on Tuesday. Harambee Stars went into...
‘I was groomed, and I feel the pain and guilt every day’ Jack Mason reveals all
For five years Jack Mason lived the high life as CEO of Inc & Co, leading acquisitions, integrations and enjoyed all the trappings of success, including private jet trips and a high profile in the media. It seemed like a remarkable achievement for...
Meliá Hotels International Returns to Miami with First Branded Residences Hotel in the US: Meliá Miami Brickell
Meliá Hotels International, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces its Miami debut with Meliá Miami Brickell, the brand's first Branded Residences in the city. This landmark project, developed in collaboration with Urban Network Capital...
Tragic fate of lottery winner after £500k jackpot was 'worst thing' to happen
A lottery player who bagged £500,000 from a £3 scratchcard suffered a tragic fate, with friends admitting the windfall was the "worst thing" that could have happened to her. Helen Ford's devastating story has emerged again following another...
Here are the Nine African Countries Competing at the 2026 Football World Cup
Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the world cup for the first time in its history, while expected qualifiers like Morocco, Egypt and Ghana secured their spots. Praia, Cape Verde - 13 October 2025; Roberto Lopes, left, and Deroy Duarte of...
What to Expect as Kenya Hosts COMESA Heads of State Next Week
Nairobi is set to be a flurry of activities starting this weekend, as delegates for COMESA events to be hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) jet into the country. The flurry of high-level delegates in the country will...
'My sister won £500k on lottery but it was was worst thing to happen to her'
Helen Ford opened up about her struggles weeks after her lottery win (Image: Media Wales Ltd.) A lottery player met a tragic end years after winning £500,000, with the jackpot becoming the "worst thing" to happen to her. Helen Ford's heartbreaking...
Hapag-Lloyd Unveils 2028 Deployment with 127 Itineraries
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will offer 127 itineraries across its five-ship fleet in 2028, the company revealed in a press release. Set to operate fully bilingual cruises starting next year, the brand said that the new deployment invites guests to...
Falcons, Bears earn wins in wild Monday night games; Mariners, Dodgers take steps closer to World Series
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Happy Tuesday, Brent Brookhouse here to take you through everything you...
7 unusual getaways less than 4 hours from Dubai to travel
The upcoming winter is the perfect opportunity to trade Dubai’s glittering skyline for an unforgettable getaway—and you don’t need to venture far to experience something extraordinary. Whether you’re craving pristine beaches, misty mountains, or...
UAE cruise season sets sail: Where to go, what it costs and why it’s booming
As winter approaches, ports across the Arabian Gulf are preparing for a season of cruise embarkation. In Dubai, passengers will soon wheel their suitcases through the sprawling Mina Rashid cruise terminal, while in Abu Dhabi, the capital’s waters...
Kempton Park martial artists win big at African Championship
Students from New Generation SA Tang Soo Do in Kempton Park made their club proud by winning nine medals at the Region 14 Championship held in Centurion from October 3 to 5. The event, which featured 160 athletes, marked the 24th African Tang Soo...