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After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Jamaica. The historic win marks the end of the longest World Cup drought for any African nation competing in 2026.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has arrived in the United States for their first World Cup appearance since 1974, bringing hope to millions back home. After completing a required quarantine and adapting their preparations abroad, the team is ready to compete on the world's biggest stage.
A former England youth player scored the goal that ended a 52-year World Cup drought for his ancestral homeland. Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time strike against Jamaica gives the Democratic Republic of Congo their first World Cup appearance in over five decades.
The son of imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai sees new hope for his father's freedom as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi next week. The diplomatic meeting could open doors for the 76-year-old media mogul who has become a symbol of press freedom.
Oliver Solberg just made rally racing history, becoming the youngest driver to win the legendary Monte-Carlo rally in the modern championship era. The Swedish driver survived icy roads and a heart-stopping spin to claim his first victory at just 24 years old.
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg just became the youngest winner in Monte Carlo Rally history at age 24, leading Toyota to a clean sweep of the podium. The son of a world champion conquered one of motorsport's toughest challenges in his first rally on pavement.
After more than five decades away, Haiti has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, overcoming political turmoil at home to achieve a historic sporting milestone. The Caribbean nation will face Brazil, Scotland, and Morocco starting June 14th.
Six of the last surviving D-Day veterans journeyed back to Normandy this week to honor the 82nd anniversary of the historic invasion that liberated Europe. World leaders joined them at the beaches where 160,000 Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
Five-time champions Brazil topped their group with a stunning 3-0 victory over Scotland, while Morocco battled back from two deficits to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Both teams now set their sights on the next stage of football's biggest tournament.
Paris has launched MansA, a vibrant cultural center celebrating Afro-descendant arts, stories, and excellence from across the diaspora. The space debuts with a bilingual magazine and aims to showcase African culture while France debates returning thousands of looted artifacts.
AS Watson, the world's largest health and beauty retailer, just committed to slashing virgin plastic in packaging by 21% by 2030. The company is already making changes in stores across China, Europe, and the Philippines that are saving tons of plastic right now.
Several thousand people marched through Saint-Denis, France's largest Paris suburb, standing in solidarity with their newly elected Black mayor after he faced racist attacks on TV and social media. The peaceful demonstration brought together community members, unions, and musicians to defend their hometown leader.
Ivory Coast lost 4-0 at home, fired their coach, and seemed destined for humiliation. Twelve days later, they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on their own soil.
AS Watson, operating in 28 markets worldwide, just committed to slashing virgin plastic use by 21% across all its store-brand products by 2030. The ambitious pledge targets packaging, shopping bags, delivery boxes, and warehouse materials where the health and beauty giant can make the biggest difference.
A famous Parisian bridge has become a stunning cave experience, complete with stalactites and sounds, letting visitors escape the city without going underground. French artist JR's massive installation turns a daily commute into an immersive adventure.
From a race walker making history in an event's final appearance to a rower defying doctors' orders to win bronze, these Canadian Olympic triumphs prove the greatest stories aren't always the loudest. Here are six underrated moments of grit and glory that deserve the spotlight.
The legendary WRC Safari Rally kicked off in Naivasha, Kenya, with Belgian driver Thierry Neuville leading the pack through brutal conditions. The race marks a milestone for Neuville, who just became the second-most experienced driver in WRC history.
Scientists in the Arctic discovered a fossil that rewrites the story of how teeth first appeared in animals with jaws. The find shows teeth grew in surprising patterns 400 million years ago, revealing a crucial step in evolution that helped our ancestors explore new foods and thrive.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
An AI system from OpenAI just solved a geometry puzzle that stumped mathematicians for eight decades, disproving a conjecture by legendary mathematician Paul Erdős. The breakthrough marks the first time AI has autonomously produced a major scientific discovery.
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