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From Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele in 2008 to Kenya's Faith Kipyegon in 2020, Africans have set and continue to hold onto Olympic records in athletics that may need a 'good run' from current and future athletes to break. The 2024 Olympic Games are in full swing in Paris, France, with athle

French photographer Jerome Brouillet anticipated capturing a stunning moment when he witnessed Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina taking on one of the largest waves of the day at a renowned surf break. Little did he expect that his photograph of Medina emerging from the wave after

McDonald's has experienced its first global sales decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily due to a boycott campaign spearheaded by Muslim and pro-Palestine activists in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The fast food giant reported a one percent drop in worldwide sales for the sec

The World Bank approved a $1.5 billion financial package for Ethiopias economic reform programme after officials relaxed restrictions on the local currency, the Birr. Ethiopias departure from its long-standing management of the birr triggered the release of previously negotiated funds f

Saudi Arabia has officially submitted its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The bid, widely anticipated to be successful due to the absence of competing bids, was endorsed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman after all necessary details and requirements were completed, according to the S

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has disclosed that she will not participate in the 100-metre event at the Paris Olympics because of administrative shortcomings by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). On Tuesday, Ofili expressed her frustrati

Wrexham AFC striker Paul Mullin has made an unexpected appearance in Deadpool Wolverine, the Marvel comic book film. Mullin makes a surprise cameo as Welshpool, a Welsh counterpart of Ryan Reynolds character Deadpool. You may have observed that one member of the Deadpool Corps

Paris 2024 organisers are confident that the Olympic triathlon events will proceed as scheduled from Tuesday, despite concerns over pollution in the River Seine. Two swimming training sessions were canceled on Sunday and Monday due to water quality issues. Heavy rain in Paris l

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony takes place today, Friday, July 26, 2024. 88 athletes will represent Nigeria in a variety of athletic events. Starting on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Summary: Nigeria at Paris 2024. Athletics: 18 men, 18 women (36 total).