More than 1,800 people were arrested across France following riots, looting and arson during cost-of-living protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Sunday. The unrest on Saturday has sharpened tensions ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, as anger over living costs collides with tight limits on government spending. What happened during the protests? Clashes, fires and looting…
There have been clashes between police and protesters amid mass rallies across France on Saturday, over high prices and social inequalities and the state of the education system. Police arrest hundreds nationwide The Interior Ministry said that round 550,000 people turned out for the demonstrations, with some 400 arrests made following violent incidents in Paris, Marseilles,…
Mass rallies are taking place across France on Saturday, with protesters airing grievances ranging from high prices and social inequalities to a dilapidated education system. The protests come on the heels of a initial wave of demonstrations that began last month over the situation at schools in the country, with pupils complaining about teacher absences and run-down…
Rwanda’s sports portfolio has grown after confirming it will host Formula One races from the early 2030s. The track is to be built in Bugesera near Kigali International Airport, which Qatar Airways, an F1 sponsor, owns 60% of. “To be an African and to see it happening in real time, for me in my lifetime because Kyalami [the…
Defiance was the word that stood out as Manchester City returned home for the first time since they were found guilty of 114 financial charges by the Premier League in a case that’s made headlines around the world. City showed a measure of it on the pitch, even as they lost 4-2 to holders, Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain,…
Defiance was the word that stood out as Manchester City returned home for the first time since they were found guilty of 114 financial charges by the Premier League in a case that’s made headlines around the world. City showed a measure of it on the pitch, even as they lost 4-2 to holders, Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain,…
At first glance, women’s football is healthier than ever. A recent report by FIFPRO, football’s global players’ union, said worldwide revenue is expected to reach over $1bn (€894m) in 2027. The World Cup in Brazil, a first in South America, will be the last with 32 teams and is expected to be the most watched…
After nearly 40 years of false starts, motor racing’s premier sport is returning to Africa, after Formula 1 announced on Tuesday that Rwanda would soon host a Grand Prix. The race will be know as the African Grand Prix after a 10-year contract was signed between the parties. With no suitable track ready, Rwanda will…
It was billed as “the most unique stadium in the world,” a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup 2034 plans. But now Neom Stadium, part of the kingdom’s ambitious aims to build a 170-kilometer-long (111miles) city in the desert known as The Line, looks set to be scrapped, with the broader project scaled back significantly. A…
They are the two players who have defined the last two decades. As football became ever more popular, commercial and dominant in the cultural and sporting landscape, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remained its twin peaks. Along with that has come endless social media posts, stories and discussions about who is better. Does Messi’s World Cup and two…
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