Pope Leo XIV urged greater international efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the death toll surpassed 2,600 and response efforts faced disruptions from violence and funding shortfalls. The pontiff called for stronger global reaction and community involvement to address the ongoing health crisis.
The World Cup has entered its knockout stage, with South Africa and Canada set to open the Round of 32 matches. The schedule for the 16 knockout games has been revealed, and discussions are ongoing about the bracket and potential paths to the final.
England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in a World Cup group stage match, despite a tense finish with several scoring opportunities. The result has been described as a reality check for the English team.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized 'EU red tape' at a Coldiretti event in Brescia, stating that 'ideological and bureaucratic drift is Europe's primary enemy,' sparking controversy over Rainews24's live coverage.
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ALMATY – The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline, according to the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, reported the Tengrinews agency on March 9. Officials said that between 2006 and 2025, the shoreline in some areas of Kazakhstan retreated by 30–35 kilometers, reflecting a steady drop in…
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The Albanian government is facing widespread criticism and protests for reportedly allocating 4 million euros in public funds to host a Kanye West concert in Tirana. Critics argue the money should be used for public services like schools and hospitals, while some accuse the government of coercing attendance.
Alessandro Baracchini, a journalist for Rainews24, is reportedly facing suspension from Rai following an incident where he displayed a double middle finger live on air.
Japan secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Tunisia in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match, extending their lead from earlier stages of the game to a final dominant win.
Ghana has lodged an official protest with Canada after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter the country for the World Cup. Partey, who faces rape allegations, was prevented from joining his team, prompting Ghana to label Canada's decision as arbitrary.
Italian public broadcaster Rainews24 aired a documentary featuring journalist Claudia Conte twice on a strike day, with the journalist known for revealing her relationship with Minister Piantedosi.
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
Brazil and Germany secured their places in the World Cup 2026 last 16 after winning their respective Round of 32 matches against Japan and Paraguay. Other teams like the Netherlands and Morocco also competed in the knockout stage.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is generating buzz with predictions for matches like Tunisia vs. Netherlands and Curacao vs. Ivory Coast. The tournament is also facing controversy, with Iran and Egypt reacting strongly to a new FIFA rule.
Japan secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Tunisia in what was noted as the 1000th FIFA World Cup match. The game saw Japan dominate, securing a significant win.
Overall, it proved to be an underwhelming and inconsistent 2025/26 campaign for Borussia Mönchengladbach, but things could have been far worse without Haris Tabakovic’s reliability in front of goal...
A new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and China is set to deepen their mineral ties, occurring amidst a push by the US to secure its own supply chains.
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ALMATY – The partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom is increasingly grounded in trade, investment, production, skills and shared standards, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev wrote in an article published in Intellinews on Feb. 19. According to him, more than three decades after the establishment of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the countries is defined…
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