Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will contest the 2024/25 edition of the UEFA Europa League final later this month, having both come through their respective semi-final ties. An all-English final took place as recently as 2019 when Arsenal and Chelsea clashed in Baku, Azerbaijan, a contest comfortably won by the latter. Tottenham also overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers in the inaugural UEFA Cup final back in 1972. Spurs have actually lifted the trophy twice, claiming it again in 1984, while they were beaten Feyenoord in 1974. For United, this is a third Europa League final visit in eight years, previously defeating Ajax…
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, following the conclusion of a historic conclave in Vatican City. The announcement came Thursday, May 8, after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that a new leader of the Catholic Church had been chosen. Prevost, 69, becomes the first American-born pope in the Church’s history, although he also holds Peruvian citizenship and spent much of his priesthood in Latin America. A crowd of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square erupted in joyous celebration as the white smoke appeared, signaling that the…
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly reconstituted National Peace Council to intensify efforts to build public trust and uphold Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace and stability in the sub-region. Inaugurating the 13-member governing board on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, President Mahama emphasized the Council’s critical role in safeguarding national unity and encouraged members to remain impartial and resilient in the face of political pressures. “Ghanaians are calling on you to rise above partisanship, resist manipulation and become the custodian of our peace and the nation’s conscience,” the President stated. He further urged the Council to deepen…
King Paluta is making a strong case for himself as a contender for the 26th TGMA Artist of the Year award, standing firm against the heavy competition, which includes Stonebwoy, King Promise, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle and Team Eternity. Despite not running an extensive PR campaign, Paluta believes his body of work speaks for itself and gives him a genuine shot at winning. His response came after media personality DJ Slim shared a tweet expressing disappointment at the prospect of anyone other than Stonebwoy or King Promise winning Artist of the Year. Slim criticized artists who show little…
Global food prices are expected to decline for a second consecutive year in 2025, driven primarily by a significant slump in rice prices, as abundant global supplies and relaxed export restrictions weigh on the market. The World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook forecasts a 7% year-on-year decrease in its food price index, with each of its three main sub-categories—grains, oils and meals, and other food items—projected to record declines. Grain prices are expected to see the steepest fall, dropping by 11%, largely due to a projected 29% plunge in rice prices. This outlook is attributed to strong global production and…
A plume of black smoke emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, signalling that the second vote of the day and third overall has failed to elect a new pope. The result confirms that the cardinals remain divided as the conclave continues its sacred deliberations behind closed doors. As the 120 cardinal-electors broke for lunch, thousands of pilgrims and tourists remained in St. Peter’s Square, eyes fixed on the chimney in anticipation of a white plume, the symbol of a successful papal election. Voting is expected to resume at around 4:00 p.m.…
Members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Cabinet have issued a firm warning to foreign nationals planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States: do not overstay your visas. The warning comes as the U.S. gears up to co-host the global football tournament alongside Mexico and Canada, an event expected to attract millions of fans from around the world. While extending a warm welcome to visitors, U.S. officials have reiterated that strict immigration enforcement will remain a top priority throughout the tournament period. They stressed that all attendees must adhere to the terms of their visas and…
Ghana’s emerging rap talent, Sahene, is quietly stirring up a storm with his single “Gears,” a track that’s fast becoming a fan favorite among Hip-Hop enthusiasts, despite flying under the mainstream radar. Four months after its release, “Gears” continues to make waves across the internet and airwaves, positioning Sahene as one of the most promising voices in the country’s music landscape. The buzz around Gears reached new heights when digital content creator and music critic Kwadwo Sheldon gave the track a glowing endorsement on The Breakdown with KSS. “Yo, this is hard! This is like an anthem for the boys…
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to urgently outline a clear roadmap for completing the long-delayed collation of parliamentary election results in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The IGP warned that further delays in resolving the impasse could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s democratic credibility. Ablekuma North remains the only constituency without a Member of Parliament, months after the 2024 general elections, due to unresolved disputes surrounding the outcome of the parliamentary vote. Ahead of a scheduled meeting with the Electoral Commission, Dr. Yohuno emphasized the need for swift action to…
The Minority in Parliament has launched a fierce critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s 120-day performance report, accusing him of abandoning the bold reformist agenda he championed during the campaign and instead presiding over what they described as a “recycled failure.” Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, May 8, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin dismissed the President’s recent national address as a hollow display of self-congratulation that fails to reflect the lived realities of Ghanaians. He argued that the President’s much-touted social contract remains largely unfulfilled. “This is not just a speech; it is a call to remembrance and resistance,”…