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Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s following Australia's lead

Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing......

Russia plans alternative World Cup for non-qualified 2026 teams

Russia, banned from FIFA competitions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is reportedly preparing to organize its own World Cup next summer for teams that did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. According to Chilean media outlet ADN Deportes, the initiative......

French National assembly rejects key budget component as bill moves to senate

France’s National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected the revenue portion of the 2026 budget on Saturday, deepening uncertainty over whether a politically fractured parliament can agree on deficit-cutting measures before the year’s end. The rejected section, focused primarily on taxation, now......

CAF Awards: Morocco U20 Atlas Lion cubs win "National Team of the Year"

The Morocco U20 Atlas Lion Cubs naturally claimed the National Team of the Year title at the 2025 CAF Awards, held on Wednesday, November 19, at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. After a phenomenal run in Chile, the U20 Atlas Lion Cubs earned this prestigious award, confirming their rise......

Trump leads White House task force preparing for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup

President Trump convened the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force to oversee final preparations for what will be the largest World Cup ever held. The task force, established by executive order earlier this year, is coordinating security,......

Norway secures first World Cup spot in 27 years with a flawless qualifying campaign

Norway has ended its 27-year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over Italy, securing a spot in the 2026 tournament. The triumph completed a perfect qualifying campaign, with Norway winning all eight of their matches and finishing atop their group ahead of formidable opponents. Erling......

DR Congo stuns Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive in dramatic shoot-out

In a thrilling conclusion to the Confederation of African Football qualifiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) shattered Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic encounter unfolded at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where DR Congo triumphed......

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán launches “anti-war roadshow” ahead of 2026 elections

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has launched a nationwide “anti-war roadshow”, placing his opposition to Western support for Ukraine at the centre of his early campaign message ahead of the 2026 elections. The first rally was held on Saturday in the north-western city of Győr,......

African Handball Championship: Morocco learns its group opponents

The draw for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship, held Friday evening in Kigali, placed Morocco in Group D alongside Cape Verde, Benin, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Host nation Rwanda will compete in Group A, where it will face Zambia, Nigeria, and Algeria. The tournament is......