Mane leads Senegal past Egypt, Salah at AFCON

​ 120-150Senegal striker Sadio Mane came out on top against former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah on Wednesday, as Mane’s decisive strike saw his team win their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against Egypt 1-0 in Tangier. Read More On

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Sadio Mané starred for Senegal as they defeated Egypt and Mohamed Salah in a key Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match, driving his team into the quarter-finals. Mané’s influence — including a goal and leadership on the pitch — made the difference in a tightly contested game, while Egypt and Salah fought hard but couldn’t find a way back. The result highlights Senegal’s strong form at the tournament and Mané’s continued importance to his national side.

Sources: Gallagher set to join Spurs from Atleti

​ 120-150Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham Hotspur from Atlético Madrid, sources close to the LaLiga club have told ESPN. Read More On

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Gallagher to join Tottenham:England midfielder **Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham Hotspur from Atlético Madrid on a permanent deal, ending his 17-month spell in Spain. Sources say the move is close to being completed.

Barnsley coach: Szoboszlai backheel ‘disrespectful’

​ 120-150Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane has criticised Dominik Szoboszlai for being “disrespectful” in Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over his side after the midfielder tried to backheel the ball inside his own penalty area. Read More On

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What happened in the matchLiverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in the FA Cup third round at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a spectacular long-range goal for the hosts early on, but just before half-time he attempted a backheel clearance in his own six-yard box under minimal pressure. He completely missed it, and former Liverpool academy player Adam Phillips scored for Barnsley. �Reuters

Sources: Carrick set to be new United boss

​ 120-150Michael Carrick has growing support within Manchester United for the role of interim manager, with sources telling ESPN that the former midfielder has significant backing. Read More On

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Carrick to be interim manager:
Michael Carrick is very close to being appointed Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the 2025/26 season, with the club hoping to confirm the deal within the next day or two.

‘Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

​ 120-150Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water. Read More On

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Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, known worldwide as the “miracle baby” after her extraordinary birth during Mozambique’s devastating 2000 floods, has died at age 25 after a prolonged illness.

‘They just kept killing’: Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

​ 120-150The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country. Read More On

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Protesters inside Iran report that security forces fired directly into crowds of largely unarmed demonstrators with assault-style weapons, killing people where they stood. Many witnesses described chaotic scenes in city streets with gunfire from security units and plainclothes personnel.

Owner of Swiss ski resort held in custody after deadly New Year’s Eve fire

​ 120-150Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say. Read More On

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Swiss authorities have taken one of the owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana into custody following a devastating New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 people and injured over 100 during celebrations at the popular ski resort venue. Jacques Moretti, a French co-owner of the bar, was detained by prosecutors on suspicions including negligent homicide and related charges and because he was considered a potential flight risk amid the ongoing investigation. The blaze — believed to have been sparked by celebratory sparklers that ignited interior materials — has prompted national mourning and scrutiny of safety inspections after it emerged the venue had not been properly checked for years.

US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

​ 120-150The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials said. Read More On

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The United States has seized another oil tanker tied to Venezuela’s oil trade as part of an intensified campaign to enforce sanctions and curb illegal exports. U.S. forces — including the Coast Guard and military — intercepted the vessel, believed to be carrying or linked to embargoed Venezuelan crude, in the Caribbean Sea. This latest capture follows a series of similar actions in recent weeks targeting a “shadow fleet” of tankers that have been trying to evade sanctions, some by sailing under false or foreign flags. U.S. officials say the move is intended to tighten control over Venezuelan oil flows and enforce compliance with U.S. sanctions, but it has heightened geopolitical tensions and drawn criticism from Caracas and other governments.