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Kai Havertz, Folarin Balogun, and Yasin Ayari are early leaders in the FIFA Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup. Get the latest standings and criteria.

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Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million). “Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032,”

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Anglican Bishop Dr. Olufemi Familoni urges the Nigerian government to equip local vigilantes with sophisticated weapons to combat rising insecurity, bandit

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The UK government plans to ban social media access for children under 16, citing mental health and safety concerns. Learn about the new UK social media ban

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Peter Obi commends Davido for using his 2026 FIFA World Cup platform to protest insecurity and abductions in Nigeria with his ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit.

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An Australian child was tragically killed by police in Pakistan during a robbery response. Authorities have launched an investigation into the police shoot

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Crude oil prices tumbled after the US and Iran reached a peace deal, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and boosting global equities. Learn more about the mark

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The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.