New Zealand has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an “unacceptably high” rate of injuries. The sport has long faced criticism in the country, with some breeders accused of…
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Switzerland: FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
The 2034 men’s soccer World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has…
Australia: Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over wife’s car death
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty over a car incident in Australia which killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins died in hospital on 30 December…
Singapore: Verstappen to do FIA work in Rwanda after swearing
Max Verstappen will do an activity with junior competitors in Rwanda after swearing in a news conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. The world champion was ordered to complete some…
UK: Sumo Grand Tournament back in London after 34 years
The Royal Albert Hall will be transformed into a “temple of sumo” as it is set to host the Grand Sumo Tournament for the second time. Next October, more than…
UAE: Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while McLaren clinch F1 Constructors’ title
Lando Norris has won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first Formula One Constructors’ title since 1998 after teammate Oscar Piastri collided with Max Verstappen on the…
UAE: McLaren’s F1 title hopes rise as Ferrari’s take a hit in Abu Dhabi finale
Ferrari’s hopes of winning a first Formula One constructors’ title since 2008 took a huge hit as Charles Leclerc collected a 10-place grid drop and rivals McLaren were one-two in…
Afghanistan: Cricket stars Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education
Afghanistan’s top cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have urged the Taliban to reconsider their ban on women’s access to medical education and training, terming the move “deeply unjust”.…
Guinea: Human rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede higher than reported
Human rights groups have said some 135 people were killed in a crush at a football stadium in Guinea, a tally more than twice as high as the official toll of…