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England grind past Andorra as style questions linger ahead of Serbia test The cheers at Villa Park were more relieved than rapturous. England beat Andorra 2-0 on Saturday in Birmingham, a result that keeps Thomas Tuchel’s side perfect in World Cup qualifying. Yet the manner of it—a labored first half, a breakthrough via an own goal, and a second from a set of impeccable delivery and timing—left a near-40,000 crowd murmuring about whether this team is edging toward pragmatism over panache. On a night when England had 83% of…

Milan Mourns a Quiet Revolutionary: Giorgio Armani’s Coffin Lies in State Under a gray Milan sky, a steady line formed outside the Armani Theatre on Saturday as hundreds came to pay respects to Giorgio Armani, the man who reimagined elegance for the late 20th century and made Milan a global fashion capital. His coffin, draped simply, was placed on display for two days of public viewing ahead of a private funeral Monday for the Italian designer who died at 91. A private man, public figure Armani’s death was announced with…

Tragedy in Darfur: Landslides Devastate Communities Amidst Ongoing Strife In the remote, rugged mountains of Sudan’s western Darfur region, life can be unforgiving. Last week, the village of Tarasin became the epicenter of this harsh reality. Three catastrophic landslides obliterated the village, leaving behind a trail of devastation that claimed at least 373 lives, with fears that the death toll could rise to over 1,000. "The people lost everything," Francesco Lanino, operations director at Save the Children, told…

Kenyan man indicted in U.S. child-nutrition fraud probe as investigators trace money to Nairobi real estate

Egypt’s Troops Prepare to Join Somalia Mission, Recasting the Horn’s Security Equation The Egyptian flag will soon fly alongside others on the front lines of Somalia’s long war with al-Shabab. After a week of site visits and quiet consultations in Mogadishu, an Egyptian military team has wrapped up an assessment that clears the way for Cairo’s first troop deployment to the African Union Support Mission in Somalia, or AUSSOM. On paper, it’s a straightforward move—one more nation committing forces to an African Union effort…

High-rise in Gaza city razed as Israel presses for tactical offensive; civilians urged to flee south An Israeli strike levelled a roughly 15-storey residential tower in Gaza city on Thursday, the second such collapse in as many days, as the Israeli military intensified warnings for residents to head south toward a so-called “humanitarian zone” ahead of a planned ground offensive. Video circulated by Israeli officials showed the building buckling and disintegrating into a cloud of dust and concrete. Israel’s defence…

Peanut Butter Perfection: Choosing the Right Kind for Your Health Peanut butter: a spread that's as versatile as it is delicious. From slathering on toast to blending into smoothies, it offers a creamy, nutty flavor that enhances a plethora of dishes. But not all peanut butters are created equal. With a growing list of brands adding sugar, oils, and preservatives, it can be challenging to find the healthiest options. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best, all-natural peanut butters that will elevate your snacking and…

Somali forces, backed by US air support, strike Al-Shabaab in central region MOGADISHU — Somali security forces, with support from the United States Africa Command, say they killed at least 12 fighters from the militant group Al-Shabaab in a planned operation this week in central Somalia — a raid officials cast as a tactical victory but one that also lays bare the persistent challenges facing the fragile federal government. The operation took place in the Ceel-dhiiqo Weyne area of Galgaduud, a windswept region that has…

Political Heat, Border Anxiety: Who’s Really in Mandera? In the dusty markets and sparser stretches of Kenya’s northeastern frontier, a debate that began as a whisper has become a roar — and it is testing the fragile seam where local livelihoods, national politics and regional security meet. This week Nairobi dismissed claims that troops from Somalia’s Jubaland state were operating inside Mandera County, calling them “baseless rumours.” But the dispute has already deepened distrust between residents, county leaders and the…

Arrest of Puntland State Football Figure Deepens Rift in Somali Soccer Puntland State’s already fraught football politics spilled into public view on Saturday when security forces detained Mohamed Ali Isse, widely known as Ciiro, at Garowe’s airport as he prepared to board a flight out of the city. Authorities have not announced charges or publicly explained the arrest. Local outlets and football insiders say it may be tied to a leadership struggle inside the Puntland State Football Association, or to alleged political links…