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Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove ’embarrassing’ athlete statues

The statues were widely ridiculed and described as "shameless" and a poorly done "joke".

UFC can’t erase Ngannou’s legacy – Adesanya

Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.

UFC can’t erase Ngannou’s legacy – Adesanya

Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.

Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove athlete statues

The statues were widely ridiculed and described as "embarrassing" and a poorly done "joke".

The air crash and the underdogs – a triumph for a lost generation

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

The air crash and the underdogs – a triumph for a lost generation

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

The air crash and the underdogs – a triumph for a lost generation

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

WHO declares mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

Sudan peace talks start – but neither side shows up

Hopes for a ceasefire are dashed as the army and the Rapid Support Forces stay away from negotiations.