Match officials in 2018 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA referees committee announced a list of 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, representing 46 different countries, on 29 March to officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup games in…
10 lessons to learn from 2018 World Cup
The fairy tale of 2018 World Cup came to end after fierce competitions took place between 32 teams from 14 June to 15 July. Over almost 30 days, we enjoyed…
Al-Sisi, Al-Bashir agree on upgrading ties between two countries to ‘strategic relations’
Al-Sisi praises Sudan’s efforts in ending regional conflicts
Liverpool sign Roma’s Alisson, making him world’s most expensive goalkeeper
Brazilian Alisson Becker joins Liverpool from AS Roma for a record fee for a goalkeeper. His recruitment by the club could lead to the end German Loris Karius' troubled tenure…
Despite EU sanctions, hotel rooms available in Crimea
For four years, sanctions have prohibited EU companies from offering services to tourists in Crimea. However, booking.com still has hotel reservations there for business travelers. Is the company skirting sanctions?Search…
Commemorating life of Upper Egypt’s sultan
Al-Farghal Mouled is celebrated each year for two weeks in July
Tour de France: Overall leader Geraint Thomas wins 12th stage
Geraint Thomas prevailed in the Alps for the second straight day, streaking past the field in the final kilometer. Chris Froome finished second; he remains more than a minute and…
Our Beautiful Planet: Tanzania’s crimson ‘stone animal’ lake
Bright-red Lake Natron in Tanzania may not look inviting enough to take a dip – and that's a good thing: its water is extremely alkaline. The caustic lake has another…
European Commission refers Germany to court over energy laws
Energy regulation in Europe is a hot topic, not least for US tech giants such as Google. However the latest wrap on the knuckles is for the German federal government…
Ed Sheeran kicks off sold-out German tour
At only 27 years old, he has smashed sales records and won not only a swathe of prizes but a royal distinction. How to explain the Sheeran phenomenon as he…