- yesterday
Caribbean Football Union backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency re-election
The 25 voting member associations of the Caribbean Football Union will back Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Congress on 18 March 2027 in Rabat, despite the opposition of their own confederation, CONCACAF.
- 3d ago
Zipline raises $1.5 billion at $21.5 billion valuation to expand Walmart drone deliveries
The South San Francisco drone delivery company closed a funding round on Thursday, 5 November 2026 and expanded its Walmart partnership. The new multi-year agreement adds 300 drone delivery sites across the United States, a steep rise from the 21 sites the two companies currently run together.
- 5d ago
Noel McNamara named Leinster head coach succeeding Leo Cullen from July 2027
The Clare native leaves his attack coach role at Union Bordeaux-Bègles to take over at Leinster on 1 July 2027. The province confirmed the appointment on 3 November 2026, after a report by The Sunday Times.
- Oct 31
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs as Simon Harmer takes 6-16 to win series 2-1
Australia were bowled out for 111 while chasing 288 on the final day at Newlands, handing South Africa a 176-run win and the series. Simon Harmer finished with career-best figures of 6-16 in the innings.
- Oct 31
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo passes 5,000 deaths, with over 10,000 cases
Health authorities report 5,026 deaths and 10,351 cases since mid-May, and no approved vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain driving the outbreak.
- Oct 31
Dakar opens Youth Olympics as Senegalese families struggle with rising living costs
Dakar opened the Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, 31 October, with about 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17, while many young Senegalese say rising prices leave little room for enthusiasm.
- Oct 30
CAF reverses course, Africa Cup of Nations returns to a two-year cycle
The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee voted unanimously on Thursday, 29 October, to drop its plan for four-yearly tournaments. The next Cup is set for 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
- Oct 30
Dakar Rally 2027 moves to Portugal and Morocco after Houthi attacks force Saudi exit
The 2027 Dakar Rally will start in Portugal and finish in Morocco from 9 to 23 January, after organisers dropped Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The race is due back in Saudi Arabia in 2028 for its 50th edition.
- Oct 29
Ireland beat South Africa 38-17 in Cape Town to win Test series in South Africa
Beibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick as Ireland won 38-17 at Athlone Stadium, taking the two-Test series 2-0 and their first series win on South African soil.
- Oct 29
South Africa names Durban as its candidate city for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic bid
South Africa's Olympic committee has chosen Durban, its third-largest city, to lead a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Games. Officials could not yet estimate what hosting would cost, and the IOC is expected to pick the 2036 host in mid-2029.
- Oct 28
Heineken volumes rise 4.8% in third quarter, beating forecasts as new CEO calls for sharper execution
Heineken sold 4.8% more beer in the third quarter, with Asia up 17.3% and Europe up only 0.6%. Rafael Oliveira, who took over as chief executive in October, says the company needs a stronger performance culture.
- Oct 28
Putin courts African leaders at Moscow summit, pitching nuclear energy and fertilizer trade
The third Russia-Africa summit closed in Moscow on Thursday, 29 October, with pledges on nuclear energy, fertilizers and farm trade. Putin used the meeting to present Russia as a better partner than the West, while Amnesty International urged leaders to probe claims that Africans were deceived into fighting in Ukraine.
- Oct 27
Inglis and Carey put Australia ahead of South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town
Josh Inglis finished unbeaten on 85 and Alex Carey on 51 as Australia closed day two at 330 for four, one run ahead of South Africa's 329 all out. Marnus Labuschagne fell for a duck, extending his run without a Test century to 48 innings.
- Oct 26
Shamonda virus confirmed on Gipuzkoa dairy farm as France reports first human case
Spanish authorities confirmed the Shamonda virus on a dairy cattle farm in Gipuzkoa on Monday, 26 October, four days after France announced the first documented human infection. The Basque government says the animals are stable and the risk to the general population is very low.
- Oct 25
Leinster beat Munster 24-18 as Gavin Coombes' grab claim goes to citing commissioner
Gavin Coombes says a Leinster player grabbed his testicles late in the first half of the URC derby at the Aviva Stadium, but the TMO found no video evidence. The allegation will go to the match citing commissioner, who has 50 hours from full-time to investigate.
- Oct 24
Kenya reports second Ebola death, a 65-year-old woman who was a relative of the first patient
Kenya's Health Ministry said on Friday, 23 October 2026, that a 65-year-old woman had died after developing symptoms in quarantine. Seven other patients are being treated at two isolation facilities, and the ministry reports no evidence of community spread.
- Oct 23
Asian confederation endorses Infantino for fourth FIFA term as candidate deadline nears
On Friday, 23 October, the Asian Football Confederation backed Gianni Infantino for a fourth FIFA term, reversing its earlier criticism of him. Opposition candidates have until 18 November to file, and none has done so yet.
- Oct 23
Hamilton backs F1's Rwanda race and hints he may keep racing to see it
Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday, 22 October, that he wants to race in Rwanda's Grand Prix, planned for the early 2030s near Kigali. Amnesty International has called the deal a "sportswashing prize".
- Oct 22
South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs to level Test series 1-1
South Africa bowled Australia out for 295 on the final day at Gqeberha, winning the second Test by an innings and 31 runs with one match left. Temba Bavuma's 179 and late wickets from Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada turned a match that rain had nearly washed out.
- Oct 22
Shamonda virus: France reports first human case, Spain and Portugal urge calm
A patient in France has died after becoming the first known human infected with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen that normally affects cattle. The WHO considers the case isolated, while Spanish and Portuguese officials say there is no cause for alarm.
