Manchester United needed a Craig Dawson own goal to overcome West Ham and strengthen their grip on a Champions League place. On loan from Watford, Dawson has been outstanding in…
Germany: Bayern Munich win 3-1 at Werder Bremen
Robert Lewandowski moved joint-second on the all-time Bundesliga scoring list as Bayern Munich won at Werder Bremen. Lewandowski’s 268th goal in the competition means only Gerd Muller, with 365, has…
Bahrain: Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull a different animal after Formula 1 testing
World champion Lewis Hamilton says rivals Red Bull will be a “different animal” in this year’s title after the conclusion of pre-season testing. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was fastest after…
UK: Tottenham falls 2-1 at the hands of Gunners
Arsenal came from behind to secure a fully deserved north London derby win and inflict damage on Tottenham’s hopes of a place in the Premier League’s top four. The Gunners…
Afghanistan: Ban on girls’ singing under investigation
The Afghan education ministry says it is investigating a recent statement from the director of education in the capital, Kabul, which banned girls older than 12 from singing in public.…
North Korea: President Kim Jong-un ‘not picking up’ Joe Biden’s ‘calls’
US President Joe Biden’s administration says it has been trying to contact the North Korean government since February but has yet to receive a response. Washington had tried to reach…
Ghana: Same-sex marriage will never be legalised while I am president -President Nana Akufo-Addo
Following anti-LGBT protests against the community space, the LGBT+ Rights Ghana centre was closed by police in the capital Accra on 25 February. “They won’t allow LGBT to operate in…
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above $60,000 (£43,100), continuing its record-breaking run. Bitcoin – which has more than tripled in value since the end of last year…
Jordan: Health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths
Jordan’s health minister has resigned after six people died due to a lack of oxygen at a hospital ward treating Covid-19 patients, state media report. The deaths were reported early…
France: Actress protests naked at ceremony
A French actress protested naked at a César Awards dominated by demands the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic. Corinne Masiero, 57, wore a donkey costume…