Rangers captain James Tavernier has been ruled out of Thursday’s Old Firm derby with an injury that will keep him on the sidelines for “a few weeks”. Tavernier will miss the visit of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic after scan results showed “clear damage” picked up during Rangers’ 2-2 draw with Motherwell. The right-back has created…
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year address, Ivory Coast’s President, Alassane Ouattara, said the move was a reflection of the modernisation of the country’s armed forces. Separately, Senegal, which last month…
Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month. “The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed…
Dutch Dynamism: Netherlands Squad Named for Euro 2024 Qualifiers The Netherlands national team has announced its squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Oranje, as the team is affectionately known, has been building momentum under the guidance of head coach Louis van Gaal, and this latest selection only adds…
A Rolex stolen from John Wick star Keanu Reeves has been found in Chile, according to police in the South American country. The watch, which is believed to have been taken from the Hollywood actor in Los Angeles in December 2023, was discovered after an arrest linked to crimes in the nation’s capital Santiago. Pictures…
December 20 – There is sibling rivalry and then there is Paul and Mathias Pogba. Mathias, brother to World Cup winner, and former Manchester United and Juventus superstar, Paul, was sentenced Thursday by a Paris criminal court to three years in prison, two of which are suspended. The case against Mathias Pogba in a Paris…
Rio Ferdinand conceded that former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick was right about the club needing open-heart surgery as the Red Devils’ struggles continue. United were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United on Monday, meaning they will end 2024 in 14th place, their lowest position at the turn of the year in the league since…
Puerto Rico has been plunged into darkness on New Year’s Eve by a nearly island-wide blackout. More than 1.2 million out of almost 1.5 million customers have no electricity, said Luma Energy, the island’s main power distributor. The cause of the power cut is under investigation, and fully restoring service could take between 24-48 hours,…
Oranje Flicker to Life: Netherlands Stun Spain with Late Equalizer The Dutch have a reputation for their vibrant culture, rich history, and… late-game heroics. In a thrilling and dramatic European Championship match, the Netherlands produced a stunning comeback to snatch a 1-1 draw against Spain, leaving the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam in a state…
A judge has ordered 16 military members to remain behind bars while a probe into the deaths continues. Ecuador’s attorney general has confirmed that charred remains found last week in the city of Taura are the bodies of four minors who disappeared on December 8. The attorney general’s office announced the findings on Tuesday after…
