Al-Shabaab militants suffer huge losses in Somalia's Jubaland MOGADISHU, Somalia - Jubaland security forces repelled an al-Shabaab attack over the weekend, in what could be one of the most gradual gains for regional security officers in recent months, giving hope in the fight against the militants. According to military sources, the militants were preparing an assault on Kudha in the Lower Juba…

New NWSL club Angel City has announced Freya Coombe as its first head coach and will also confirm USWNT superstar and two-time World Cup winner Christen Press as its first player.Angel City was founded in 2020 by a leading management team that includes Natalie Portman, with Serena Williams and Mia Hamm among other owners, and is expected to debut in the NWSL during the 2022 season. They are the first professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles since 2010.Coombe is the first hiring of Angel City Sports Director Eniola…

Everton have been rejected by Sheffield United on 18-year-old striker Daniel Jebbison, but Toffees is not the only Premier League club interested in the young Canadian.Jebbison was born and raised in Ontario but his family moved to England in 2017 when his mother took a new job and he joined Sheffield United's youth ranks the following year.The teenager played twice on loan at National League North club Chorley halfway through last season but later returned to his parent club and played four times for the Blades in the…

One day we drive and enjoy our youth. And so one day we wake up in your 50s, and we find drugs, cracks and other emotions that we have never experienced before. Unfortunately, as we age, so does our risk of developing certain health conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, and high blood pressure. In other words, a 50-year-old body is very different from a 20-year-old body. And because of this, taking certain supplements can result in some surprising effects when we reach a certain age. (Related: Best supplements for…

When you think of potassium rich foods, the first thing you think of is almost always bananas. You would not be wrong if you think that fruit, like the handheld, contains 422 milligrams of potassium in a medium-sized banana according to US Department of Agriculture. That's just over 9% of the potassium you need in a day, according to National Institutes of Health, and although there is a large amount in each banana, there are foods that can give you more. Watermelons, although they are mainly known for their high water…

Where do the weapons used by armed groups in the Sahel come from? A study published on Monday, August 23 by the NGO Amnesty International reveals that the Sahel branch of the Islamic State and JNIM linked to al-Qaeda use weapons for European production and in particular Serbian. Amnesty also points out that they are used by pro-government militias and refers to illegal armed groups for these groups.…

A diet rich in herbal foods can help everyone stay healthy, but eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains is especially important for men. (The information and studies referenced in this article, originally written for Meatless Monday, concern cisgender men.) Statistics show that men are more likely than women to smoke and drink alcohol, make unhealthy or risky choices and postpone regular check-ups and doctor visits. There are also health conditions that only affect men, such as prostate cancer and low…

Xherdan Shaqiri has left Liverpool on a permanent transfer to join Lyon and signed a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 club to end his three-year stint at Anfield.The transfer is initially worth £ 5.14 million to Liverpool, which could potentially rise to around £ 9.5 million in total if various additions are triggered depending on Shaqiri's performance in Lyon.? @ XS_11official ?? # Shaqiri2024 is official! ?? https://t.co/pdHQQOwha5 pic.twitter.com/X9JheOXgTM- Olympique Lyonnais ???? (@OL_English) August 23,…

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on an Eritrean official it accused of being involved in serious human rights violations in the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where thousands of people have been killed and more 2 million displaced people.…

After the display fixture was discontinued during the 2020 season, the Major League Soccer All-Star Game will return in 2021. Unlike previous seasons, where the MLS All-Stars have toured on the European side, this time they will face the cream of the Liga MX.The cross-border derby will be played in front of a huge audience in Los Angeles and there will be plenty of exciting stars on the show. Here is everything you need to know about both sides before the match. Seattle Sounders defender Abdoulaye Cissoko reveals talks with…