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ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, and Highlights Harare and Windhoek, 16 January 2026 – The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 is set to commence on 15 January, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. This biennial tournament features 16 teams competing in 41 matches across five venues, culminating in the final at Harare […]

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace Captain Amid Transfer Speculation London, 16 January 2026 – Marc Guehi, the 25-year-old Crystal Palace captain and England international centre-back, remains a key figure at Selhurst Park despite intense transfer interest from top clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. With his contract expiring in June, Guehi’s future is

Sam Mitchell Returns to EastEnders Amid Breast Cancer Storyline London, 15 January 2026 – Actress Kim Medcalf reprised her role as Sam Mitchell in EastEnders for a short festive stint in December 2025, bringing drama to Albert Square. Her return centred on a breast cancer diagnosis, handled sensitively with input from Breast Cancer Now, highlighting

Paco Jemez: Veteran Manager Faces New Chapter After Ibiza Exit London, 15 January 2026 – Paco Jemez, the experienced Spanish football manager, was sacked by UD Ibiza in October 2025 following a disappointing start to the season. With over 15 years in management, Jemez is renowned for his attacking philosophy and stints at clubs like

2026 FIFA World Cup: Hosts, Dates, and Key Preparations London, 14 January 2026 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the largest in history with 48 teams competing across three host nations, promises an unprecedented spectacle. Jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will feature 104 matches from 11

FC Porto Eye Taça de Portugal Glory Against Benfica Porto, 14 January 2026 – FC Porto, the reigning Primeira Liga leaders, face a stern test in the Taça de Portugal as they take on rivals Benfica at the Estádio do Dragão. With a commanding 49 points from 17 games, Porto aims to extend their domestic

Arsenal Injury Woes Intensify Ahead of Carabao Cup Clash with Chelsea London, 14 January 2026 – Arsenal are grappling with a mounting injury crisis as they prepare for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Centre-back William Saliba and winger Leandro Trossard remain sidelined, alongside defenders Riccardo Calafiori and

Napoli Target Vital Serie A Win Against Parma Naples, 14 January 2026 – Napoli, currently fourth in Serie A with 39 points from 19 matches, host Parma, who sit fourteenth with 21 points, in a crucial fixture at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The match kicks off at 17:30 UTC and could see Napoli close the

Former Actor John Alford Convicted of Sex Offences London, 14 January 2026 – Former actor John Alford, known for roles in Grange Hill and London’s Burning, has been convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a party in Hertfordshire in April 2022. The 53-year-old, born John James Shannon, denied the charges but was found

Sarah Porter Withdraws from Montane Winter Spine Challenger South Amid Death Threats Edale, Derbyshire, 14 January 2026 – Humanitarian entrepreneur Sarah Porter has been forced to retire from the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South ultramarathon after receiving death threats for her fundraising efforts to support girls’ education in Afghanistan. Background on Sarah Porter Sarah Porter,