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Background: The Yemen war and the rise of drone warfare Since 2015, the Saudi‑led coalition has been fighting the Iran‑backed Houthi movement...

The cramped reality behind the medal tally When South Korea’s delegation arrived in Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games, the first thing...

War‑torn housing and the civilian toll Since the escalation of hostilities in Gaza earlier this year, the United Nations estimates that more...

From Cairo’s streets to Camp Nou: Abdelkarin’s meteoric rise Born in Alexandria in 2002, Hamza Abdelkarin burst onto the Egyptian scene with...

Background: Al Nassr, Ronaldo and Postecoglou’s new era Al Nassr entered the 2026 Saudi Pro League season with a glittering headline: the...

Background: A shocking collapse on the pitch On September 12, 2025, Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during...

Background: The role of news helicopters in U.S. reporting Since the 1970s, aerial newsgathering has become a staple of American broadcast journalism,...

Why Altman's warning matters now The conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from excitement about new products to a sober assessment of...

Background: Messi’s international retirement and the Oct 6 farewell plan Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team in June 2026...

Background: JJ Gabriel’s rapid ascent Born in London to Nigerian parents, centre‑back JJ Gabriel broke into senior football with Lille before moving...

A seven‑year wait for silverware Arsenal Women entered the 2026 season still searching for their first Women's Super League (WSL) crown since...

War on Drugs and the ICC Warrant When Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, his signature anti‑drug campaign promised to eradicate a problem...

Background: From CETA to a deeper political tie The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that entered provisional application in 2017 gave...

A towering figure: Jacobs' career in perspective Olu Jacobs, born on July 8, 1942, entered the Nigerian entertainment scene when the country...

Background – The Ryder Cup’s Road to a Third Straight Win The Ryder Cup, held every two years, pits Europe against the...

Background: Alonso’s two‑decade rollercoaster in Formula 1 Fernando Alonso returned to Formula 1 in 2021 after a two‑year hiatus, joining Alpine before moving to...

Background: Liverpool and Tottenham in the 2026 Carabao Cup Both clubs entered the 2026 Carabao Cup with contrasting objectives. Liverpool, under Jurgen...

Mount Etna’s latest eruption: what triggered the ash cloud On the morning of September 16, 2026, the eastern flank of Mount Etna...

Strategic backdrop: why the Strait of Hormuz matters to Africa The Strait of Hormuz, a 21‑mile waterway linking the Persian Gulf with...

Background: From Cold War Satellites to Weaponised Orbits The militarisation of space began in earnest during the Cold War, when the United...