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A$AP Rocky to be held in Sweden for third week over alleged fight
US rapper A$AP Rocky will spend another week in custody in Sweden as police continue to investigate an alleged fight in Stockholm.
Swedish court extends US rapper ASAP Rocky’s detention
A Stockholm court on Friday ordered that US rapper ASAP Rocky, detained in Sweden on assault allegations, should be kept in custody for another week while the prosecutor completes his investigation.
FIFA rankings: Super Falcons move two places up
Nigeria have moved two places up the FIFA Women’s rankings, following their first Round of 16 appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 20 years.
United States’ World Cup triumph secures biggest ever FIFA rankings lead
The United States have opened up the biggest gap at the top of the women's FIFA rankings in history following their World Cup triumph.
UNESCO inaugurates Global Media Defense Fund for journalists’ safety
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has warmly welcomed the establishment of a new Global Media Defense Fund at the initiative of the United Kingdom and Canada and their respective pledges of £3 million ($3.8m) over five years and of 1 million Canadian Dollars ($765,000) to the Fund.
Police arrest Finnish gang trafficking Nigerian prostitutes
European police have arrested six suspected members of a Finnish-led gang who trafficked Nigerian women for sex, AFP news agency quoted officials as saying.
Rangers nearing €4 million Filip Helander deal after personal terms agreed
Rangers are on the verge of making Bologna centre-back Filip Helander their eighth signing of the season after agreeing personal terms on Wednesday.
Police smash sex crime gang, arrest six
European police have arrested six suspected members of a Finnish-led gang who trafficked women for sex, seizing almost three million euros in assets in four countries, officials said Wednesday.
NADDC chief lauds UNN for producing first electric car in Nigeria
Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Aliyu Jelani, has commended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) for being the first to produce electric car in the country.
UAE says reducing troops in war-torn Yemen
The United Arab Emirates said Monday it was redeploying and reducing troops across war-torn Yemen and moving from a “military-first” strategy to a “peace-first” plan.
WWC: Asisat Oshoala nominated for Goal of the Tournament
The goal scored by Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala against the Korea Republic at the just concluded 2019 FIFA Women World Cup in France, has been nominated as a contender for the Goal of the Tournament.
Netherlands ease past Italy to book Women’s World Cup semi-final
The Netherlands are through to the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup for the very first time following a deserved victory over Italy on Saturday.
Super Falcons crash out of Women’s World Cup
Germany became the first team to secure their place in the last eight of the Women’s World Cup after Lea Schueller’s late strike completed a hard-fought 3-0 win over the Super Falcons on Saturday.
WWC: Germany reach last eight with win over Nigeria
Germany became the first team to secure their place in the last eight of the Women’s World Cup after Lea Schueller’s late strike completed a hard-fought 3-0 win over underdogs Nigeria on Saturday.
In Pictures: Germany send Super Falcons packing from Women’s World Cup
Germany send Super Falcons packing from 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup after 3-0 win on Saturday evening encounter at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble.
Ecuador ends ‘arbitrary’ detention of Swede linked to Julian Assange
An Ecuador court ordered the release Thursday of a Swedish national who has ties to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and who was accused of computer hacking, because his detention was deemed “arbitrary.”
Maurizio Sarri: Eden Hazard caused defensive issues for Chelsea
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has admitted that he struggled to field his preferred system while at Chelsea so as to be able to maximise the potential of Eden Hazard.
Luis Enrique resigns as Spain’s coach
Luis Enrique has stepped down from his role as Spain manager and will be replaced by assistant manager Robert Moreno.
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