By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says a Somali referee barred from entering the United States for World Cup duties would be welcome in Toronto instead, adding a new Canadian voice to a growing debate over the decision. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that a Somali national scheduled to referee at the World Cup was found inadmissible for entry into the U.S. “During processing, the traveller underwent additional inspection, a…

By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow appears at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says a Somali referee blocked from entering the United States for World Cup duties would be welcome to officiate in Toronto instead. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that a Somali national who had planned to referee at the World Cup was found inadmissible to the U.S. “During processing, the traveller underwent additional inspection, a routine part of CBP’s inspection process when officers…

Tuesday June 9, 2026 Violence hit two World Cup host cities just days before kickoff, leaving six people stabbed in New York and nine others injured in Kansas City and sharpening questions about security for the tournament’s opening weekend. Blood and used medical items remain at the scene of a stabbing in Penn Station on June 7, 2026 in New York City The separate attacks, both in the United States, have added to growing unease as fans prepare to descend on venues across the country for the World Cup, which begins in three…

Monday June 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State moved quickly on Monday to tighten security in Baidoa, imposing a nighttime curfew and introducing fresh weapons-registration rules after clashes between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Security Minister Mohamed Hussein Hassan Joon announced that the curfew will take effect from 7 p.m. until morning and will stay in place until further notice. He said the restrictions are meant to protect residents,…

By  JAMES ROBSONWednesday May 20, 2026 Arsenal’s long wait for the Premier League crown is finally over. Mikel Arteta’s side secured the title for the first time since 2004 on Tuesday, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. “I told you all.. it’s done,” Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice wrote on social media alongside a photo of him and his teammates celebrating. The outcome effectively ended what could prove to be Pep Guardiola’s last charge for the championship with City, after the decorated manager…

BOSASO, Somalia — A knife attack in Bosaso’s Al-Aqsa neighbourhood has left a former Puntland State parliamentarian dead after, according to local sources, his son allegedly stabbed him in a case that has stunned the coastal city. The suspect, identified as Mohamed Yusuf, is accused of killing his father, the late Yusuf Bootaan, who previously served as a member of the Puntland State regional parliament, reports said. Residents and local sources said the killing took place in the Al-Aqsa area and described the incident as…

By  JAMES ROBSONSunday May 17, 2026 Wembley has seen plenty of dramatic FA Cup finals in its 155-year history, but few goals can have matched the audacity of the strike that decided this one. Manchester City claimed a 1-0 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, sealing the trophy through a moment of sheer invention from Antoine Semenyo. The final had been drifting toward a tense, chance-starved conclusion until the forward produced a stunning back-heel finish in the second half to transform the contest. In the 72nd minute,…

A shooting at a party near Oklahoma City left at least 10 people wounded, authorities said, as investigators warned the toll could climb further. Police said they expect the number of injured to increase as additional victims seek medical care on their own. No arrests had been made after the gunfire erupted shortly after 9pm local time at a gathering at Arcadia Lake, according to a statement posted on X by the police department in Edmond, a city northeast of Oklahoma City. Officials did not immediately release additional…

Monday April 20, 2026 Manchester City hauled themselves to within touching distance of the Premier League summit on Sunday, edging leaders Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in a match that swung on moments of quality and error. Rayan Cherki put Pep Guardiola's side ahead after 16 minutes and Erling Haaland struck again in the 65th minute, leaving City three points adrift of Arsenal but with a game in hand. Victory at second-from-bottom Burnley on Wednesday would send them top. Cherki produced the standout opener, weaving…

By  JAMES ROBSONMonday April 13, 2026 Manchester City delivered a forceful message in the Premier League title race on Sunday, sweeping past Chelsea 3-0 to tighten the pressure on Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side climbed to within six points of the leaders before next weekend’s top-of-the-table meeting between the two clubs, and City still have a game in hand. Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku struck in a dominant second-half display at Stamford Bridge, with City capitalizing fully on Arsenal’s surprise loss to…