The United Nations Security Council welcomed Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia, as its five new non-permanent members for the 2026-2027 period.

Somalia's ambassador the United Nations said Israel's move aimed to distract from its war in Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank.

A fire broke out in the tent sheltering Amal Abu al-Khair and her family while her son was cooking dinner.

Michael Chandler is rumored to face Conor McGregor at the UFC White House card in June

Khabib Nurmagomedov has gone from one of the UFC’s top fighters, to one of the sport’s top coaches.

Joe Rogan wonders how long Tom Aspinall’s eye injury will keep him out of action.

The day before they go up against Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations, Sudan geared up by training in Tangiers. The team, which last won the tournament in 1970, has never won against 2021 champions Senegal.

Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which gets underway later this month. At the age of 45, Williams is to become the oldest woman to compete in the tournament.

Thousands of revellers gathered in southern Nigeria for the latest edition of the Calabar Carnival. The festival sees vibrant outfits, music and dancing fill the streets of Cross River State.

After leaving the coast of Libya on a makeshift boat, a group of Sudanese migrants were able to share a hot meal as they were rescued by the humanitarian ship known as Ocean Viking. Aboard Ocean Viking, they shared their hopes for 2026.

Israel’s announcement that it is suspending more than two dozen aid groups will have a devastating impact on their services in Gaza, one of the organisations has said.

The UFC is expected to be heading back to Miami for UFC 327 in April, and a matchup between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker is targeted for the event.

Daniel Cormier says, in his prime, he’d have his way with the fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division.

Dominick Cruz wonders if Alexandre Pantoja deserved a chance to continue in UFC 323 co-main event.

On the pitch, optimism is building around the Atlas Lions. Haddaoui says Morocco have shown they are ready to compete for the title, while acknowledging the pressure that comes with playing at home