In presenting a self-appraisal score card, the president started off with deliverables he said his administration has accomplished in four years. President William Ruto speaking during a church service in Kisumu County on September 13, 2026Exactly four years since assuming office, President William Ruto now says his administration has fulfilled a majority of the promises it made, fending off accusations of economic mismanagement and corruption.The president, who spoke during a church service in Kisumu County, on the first day of his five day tour of Nyanza region, also celebrated Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose legacy he said continues to shape the country. In presenting a self-appraisal score card, the president started off with deliverables he said his administration has accomplished in four years.“I stand before you saying what we had agreed on, most of them God has been gracious,” he said.During the church service in Kisumu, the Head of State reflected back at the past four years since his inauguration in September 2022. “I can say without fear of any contradiction that God has been faithful to our nation and we have made progress,” President Ruto added. Listing projects he termed a game-changer, and impactful, the President picked on healthcare reforms he instituted, and how seamless it has proven. “…And today, every facility in the republic of Kenya, health cent...
Read briefing The blaze began on Friday night at the nursing home in the Araucania region, south of the capital Santiago, and was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday. The aftermath of the fire at the El Edén senior living facility. PHOTO | 24 Horas - TVN ChileA fire at a nursing home in Chile has killed 16 people, authorities said Saturday.The blaze began on Friday night at the nursing home in the Araucania region, south of the capital Santiago, and was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday."We express our sorrow and dismay at the deaths of 16 elderly people in this tragedy," authorities in the municipality of Pitrufquen said. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who ascended to the throne at the age of three and reigned over the African country's Tooro Kingdom for 31 years, died recently at the age of 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the United States.Guinness World Records had recognised him as the world's youngest reigning monarch. The casket containing the remains of the late Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV being carried by royal guards onto a funeral van after the church service, ahead of a procession to Karambi Royal Tombs for burial in Fort Portal, Uganda, on September 12, 2026. Photo by BADRU KATUMBA / AFPSeveral thousand people gathered on Saturday in Uganda to pay final respects to a king once recognised as the world's youngest monarch, with the president urging unity amid a fight over who will succeed him.King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who ascended to the throne at the age of three and reigned over the African country's Tooro Kingdom for 31 years, died recently at the age of 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the United States.Guinness World Records had recognised him as the world's youngest reigning monarch."He had a gift to make people laugh," his sister, Princess Ruth Komuntale, told a burial ceremony at Saint John's Cathedral in the city of Fort Portal in western Uganda."He always knew how to brighten my day," she said, sobbing.Oyo's death has sp...
Read briefing Sifuna says the Luhya community would be making a political miscalculation by bargaining for the Deputy President’s seat in Ruto’s government, insisting it deserves a bigger stake in the country’s leadership. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is standing firm on his presidential ambitions, while accusing leaders from his backyard allied to President William Ruto of settling for less.Sifuna says the Luhya community would be making a political miscalculation by bargaining for the Deputy President’s seat in Ruto’s government, insisting it deserves a bigger stake in the country’s leadership.He was speaking at the burial of Elina Wakwabubi, mother of nominated Senator Consalata Wakwabubi even as the opposition presidential ticket remains the biggest puzzle 10 months to the 2027 General Election, while in government different communities are jostling for the DP seat.The Linda Mwananchi principal maintains that he is in the presidential race for the long haul."Nimeskia wengine hapa Western wanasema ati wao wakipewa number 2 wako sawa, number 2 wa nani? Wa mtu naina gani? Afadhali nibaki mahali niko. Hatutafuti nafasi za uongozi, tunataka kubadilisha nchi hii yetu,” he said.Leaders from the region are throwing their weight behind Sifuna, with some allied to the government from the region admitting it is a Sifuna moment."Jamii ya Mluhya tumetafuta uongozi kwa miaka mingi lakini mahali imefik...
Read briefing The leaders were making their way into Garissa town when their entourage came under attack, triggering a confrontation between the two sides before the situation was brought under control. Rival groups clashed in Garissa on Saturday as a rally by United Opposition leaders descended into chaos, with youths pelting the leaders’ vehicles and supporters with stones.The leaders were making their way into Garissa town when their entourage came under attack, triggering a confrontation between the two sides before the situation was brought under control.Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the incident, accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of being behind the disruption and alleging that the rally had been deliberately targeted."Tumeingia hatujaingia? Kumbe Duale ni muoga hivi anasema hatuwezi kuingia huku…hapa ni nyumbani vijana wawili huwezi kuzuia maji ya mto Tana kuenda ikulu, unaweza?" Kalonzo posed.DP Party leader Justin Muturi also condemned the incident, saying his vehicle was damaged during the confrontation."Wanapiga sisi na mawe, angalia vile gari langu limegongwa hapa, ndugu yangu Duale ni jirani yangu pale Nairobi, kweli majirani wataishi namna hiyo,” said Muturi.Wiper Deputy Party Leader Mohammed Ali also addressed the rally as opposition leaders called for calm amid the disruption.The leaders further called on the government to prepare for...
Read briefing Describing Ruto’s alleged business tentacles as ‘state capture’, Gachagua says President Ruto is involved in corrupt dealings and using his office to grow his business empire while creating a hostile business environment for other Kenyans.Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims President William Ruto is using his office and powers to conduct personal business in a wide range of sectors, including construction, banking, insurance and supplies, among others.Describing Ruto’s alleged business tentacles as ‘state capture’, Gachagua says President Ruto is involved in corrupt dealings and using his office to grow his business empire while creating a hostile business environment for other Kenyans.Gachagua spoke in Portland, Oregon, where he outlined his agenda should he be nominated as the United Opposition flagbearer.In true Gachagua fashion, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader did not hold back when he addressed Kenyans living and working in Portland, Oregon, in the United States, where he is on a tour.Gachagua, reporting on the state of the country, accused President Ruto of using the office to line his pockets while other Kenyans suffered economic decline."There's no money in circulation, and business is not thriving because the country has been taken over by what we call state capture. William Ruto is doing all the businesses in the country,” he said.A c...
Read briefing A "No Welcome for Trump" demonstration is planned in Dublin on Saturday, with protesters angry about his policies on Gaza, immigration and climate change. U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One after attending the Republican Midterm Convention on September 10, 2026 at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Texas. U.S. President Donald Trump headlined the Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention as he aims to highlight his administration’s achievements and rally support for GOP candidates just two months before the upcoming elections being held on November 3. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFPIn the windswept village of Doonbeg on Ireland's Atlantic coast, Donald Trump is less polarising US President and more golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to a remote corner of the country.Trump arrives in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day visit, stopping for a few hours in Dublin before heading west to his Trump International Golf Links, where the Irish Open began Thursday.The tournament is set to draw up to 75,000 spectators to the links course, set among towering dunes on a rugged stretch of County Clare coastline.The 80-year-old American president is expected to attend the tournament over the weekend and present the trophy after Sunday's final round.Despite some villagers' appreciation for the resort's economic benefits, his arrival is dr...
Read briefing The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) voted 6-0 on Friday to honor the country music legend by changing the name of Nashville International Airport. American country music star the late Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, during the Glastonbury Festival June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton/File PhotoThe main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) voted 6-0 on Friday to honor the country music legend by changing the name of Nashville International Airport."While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the MNAA said in a statement.Parton died at the age of 80 on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer.She built one of the most successful careers in music, earning 11 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, while selling more than 100 million records worldwide.Songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You” helped establish Parton as a major force in country music and one of the genre's most commercially successful female performers.Her distinctive appearance and upbeat public persona al...
Read briefing The institutions are Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings, which were assessed based on their financial performance, growth, resilience and ability to manage risks. Four Kenyan banks have been ranked among the best-performing banks globally in the latest Forbes ranking.The institutions are Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings, which were assessed based on their financial performance, growth, resilience and ability to manage risks.Co-operative Bank of Kenya ranked 120th globally in Forbes' Tier Six category for small banks, placing it among the lenders recognised for their overall financial strength.Equity Group Holdings performed better, ranking 71st in the Tier Five category for lower mid-sized banks, while KCB Group came in at position 79 among Tier Five mid-sized banks.Stanbic Holdings ranked 138th globally in the Tier Six category for small banks.The Forbes assessment goes beyond the size of a bank or its profits, examining how effectively lenders generate returns, sustain growth, maintain financial strength and manage the risks associated with their operations.Profitability accounted for the largest share of the assessment at 30 per cent. The measure considers indicators including returns on assets, the cost of running the bank relative to its income and the strength of its net intere...
Read briefing One-year-and-two-month-old Dylan Muinde was allegedly taken on Monday afternoon from his home in Kangondo Village by two unknown women. An agonising search is underway in Dagoretti South after a one-year-old was allegedly abducted in broad daylight, leaving his family desperate for answers and hoping for his safe return.One-year-and-two-month-old Dylan Muinde was allegedly taken on Monday afternoon from his home in Kangondo Village by two unknown women.Police have since visited the scene and retrieved CCTV footage showing two women believed to have been involved in the alleged abduction.The family is now appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the suspects and bring Dylan home.CCTV footage captured at around 2:23 pm on Monday, September 7, appears to show the moments two women believed to be the suspects left the scene.One of the women is seen carrying Dylan, while the other walks away with an older child who had been playing with the toddler.Just moments earlier, Dylan's mother, Cindy Atieno, says she was inside the house when her mother called and offered to buy the baby some yoghurt.It appeared to be an ordinary family moment, but when Cindy stepped outside moments later, her one-year-old son was nowhere to be seen.Neighbours say they saw two unfamiliar women walking towards a nearby forest with the child.The family immediately began searching fo...
Read briefing Elversberg's home stadium usually has a capacity of just over 14,000, but is at 9,500 this campaign as it undergoes renovations to bring it to the Bundesliga minimum of 15,000. FC Bayern Munich players celebrate with the fans after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 15, 2026. (Photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP)Four years after plying their trade in the semi-professional fourth division of German football, newly promoted SV Elversberg welcome defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday.Elversberg, a village with a population of just 13,000 and no train station, became the smallest in German league history to host a top-flight side this season.The minnows have not been awed by the bright lights, either. Elversberg have won two from two this season, including a 3-2 win over 2023-24 double winners Bayer Leverkusen to open their maiden top-flight campaign.Club technical director Josef Welzmueller credited hard work rather than wizardry for their achievement."I know that it sounds like magic or like a fairytale," Welzmueller said earlier this month, "(but) we did it step by step, and it didn't feel like a fairytale, to be honest."Elversberg's home stadium usually has a capacity of just over 14,000, but is at 9,500 this campaign as it undergoes renovatio...
Read briefing Campaign, Win and Celebrate. And then immediately begin preparing to win the next one.But somewhere between those two elections, there is this little thing called governance. And governance is an actual job, a difficult one, and a day-and-night job.To all our campaigning politicians, I have some news for you. There is actually a job that comes after winning an election. I know, Shocking! Looking at our politics sometimes, you would think winning the election is the job.Campaign, Win and Celebrate. And then immediately begin preparing to win the next one.But somewhere between those two elections, there is this little thing called governance. And governance is an actual job, a difficult one, and a day-and-night job.It means running hospitals. Making sure children can go to school. Ensuring people have water, electricity, roads, security and medicine.It means solving problems that are not particularly exciting. Problems that don't attract crowds. Problems that don't have “Sindio?” Problems that cannot be solved from the sunroof of an SUV.And I have been thinking about this because for 43 days, nurses across this country have been on strike. Let that sink in, 43 days.For more than a month, Kenyans have been walking into public health facilities with one of the most essential parts of our healthcare system missing.Patients experiencing delays. Families struggling to get treatment. C...
Read briefing Did the good governor of Kisii consider that normal at the time? Have we reached a point where the scoreboard of an administration is by how many people it has killed? Because surely, there is no prize for winning that comparison. We used to believe leadership is a position of responsibility where things that are said and done are weighed way before they are said and done. Where everything is weighed way in advance before it is said and done. Nowadays, it seems, we shoot first and aim later.In armoury terms, we are misfiring big time, and here is the latest from the Governor of Kisii County.As he himself says, he was on the receiving end of those police bullets during the ‘Baba While You Were Away’ rally.Did the good Governor of Kisii consider that normal at the time? Have we reached a point where the scoreboard of an administration is by how many people it has killed? Because surely, there is no prize for winning that comparison.Is accountability a comparative exercise? So, fewer people have been killed under this administration and that is OK, or…better?Furthermore, if we are to go by his argument that the previous administration killed many more people, why then did they gladly accept the leader of that administration to support and endorse their presidential candidate in 2022?Or maybe, going by his logic, is it that the Uhuru administration killed fewer people than the prev...
Read briefing ‘The Government Inspector’ is the title of a play written by Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol. It was a comedy about a little town that was preparing to receive a revered government inspector, and the comedy revolved around frenzied preparations to receive some powerful and much-feared government inspector. On my kicker tonight, I recently was an accidental witness to events when the presidential motorcade rolled into town. You know, it’s normally quite a spectacle. For whatever reason, everyone appears to be in a rush; even those standing still have this frantic appearance of a rocket on a launchpad.And talking of a launch, who in the athletics world can beat Kenya? Well, from my roadside fly-on-the-wall position, I observed the big day as it unfolded. There was a tent, complete with a VIP red carpet in the middle of nowhere. I have previously seen a donkey pulling a cartful of water jerricans on that spot. But on this day, the place was a sharp contrast hours apart.I rolled down my window for a clearer view, and all I could see was a live replay of that timeless Russian epic called ‘The Government Inspector’. For those not familiar with that title, ‘The Government Inspector’ is the title of a play written by Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol. It was a comedy about a little town that was preparing to receive a revered government inspector, and the comedy revolved around frenzie...
Read briefing The cake baked last year was worth about Ksh.5.2 trillion. Part of it we baked with our taxes and service fees. The rest we borrowed at home and away. And the report is out.Some 83 per cent of the cake went into recurrent expenditure. Only 17 per cent went into development. Tonight on my sense, I am reflecting on the ordinary Kenyan’s daily life and drawing a parallel with the Government of Kenya.You see, in your typical household: father, mother and a few children, money is a critical question.Families have targets and priorities. If they do not own the home they live in, there is rent to pay. There is water, electricity, food, school fees and all the other essentials that make life bearable, even at the most basic level.If both parents are lucky enough to have a regular income, they must plan. They must share responsibilities. Because running a home, any home, requires practical decisions.Children have demands. When they are young, perhaps it is toys and little things that bring them joy. As they grow older, the demands become bigger.But the children have no income of their own. They depend on the parents.And sane parents understand that while entertainment and comfort matter, they cannot come at the expense of the household’s basic needs.The adults in the room must decide where they want to take the family; in the short term, the medium term and, importantly, the long term.T...
Read briefing Diana wore the daring off-the-shoulder gown to a gala dinner in London in 1994 on the day that her husband, now the king, admitted during a TV interview to being unfaithful. A photo of Princess Diana's famous revenge dress. Photo/CourtesyPrincess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.Diana wore the daring off-the-shoulder gown to a gala dinner in London in 1994 on the day that her husband, now the king, admitted during a TV interview to being unfaithful."Princess Diana turned the dress into one of the most powerful messages she ever made, during one of the most scrutinized and emotionally charged episodes of her life," said Morgane Halimi of Sotheby's, which announced the upcoming sale on Thursday.It "gave license to anyone, but especially women, to use fashion beyond adornment and much more intentionally and meaningfully: as a shield, a weapon or both," she said.The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, with some proceeds going to charity.It was previously auctioned for cancer and AIDS charities in 1997, shortly before Diana died in a car accident in Paris at the age of 36. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing The crowdsourced notes system, modeled on the one used by Elon Musk's X, is designed to supplant checks carried out by accredited newsrooms and fact-checking agencies, which Meta ended in the United States last year The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoMeta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.The crowdsourced notes system, modeled on the one used by Elon Musk's X, is designed to supplant checks carried out by accredited newsrooms and fact-checking agencies, which Meta ended in the United States last year.Meta said it hoped the notes would become the standard way it adds context to misleading posts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads, ending the need for the fact-checking program.The company gave no timeline for that transition, saying only that full rollout would come when it was confident the product worked.Users in the 16 countries can sign up as contributors from Wednesday, but Meta said no notes would be visible to the public during the test and that independent fact-checking would continue unchanged in the meantime.The list covers Argentina, Bolivia,...
Read briefing A flash flood on August 26 caused by a glacier and rockslide, which began on the China-Nepal border, has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing. AS Roma's Spanish defender Mario Hermoso (C) kicks the ball during a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round day 1 football match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma, at the Fenerbahce Chobani stadium in Istanbul on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)Roma said Wednesday they will play this week's Champions League match against Fenerbahce in jerseys supporting the relief effort in Nepal, after being banned from displaying their usual sponsor in Turkey.A flash flood on August 26 caused by a glacier and rockslide, which began on the China-Nepal border, has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing."The visitors will take to the pitch with the World Food Programme (WFP) logo on the front of their shirts," the Italian club said ahead of Thursday's game in Istanbul.Roma's usual shirt sponsor is a sports betting company which is banned from advertising under Turkish law.The one-off jersey bearing the logo of the WFP, a Rome-based agency of the United Nations, will also feature the message "Together for Nepal"."The shirts worn by Gian Piero Gasperini's players during the match will be auctioned, with all funds raised going towards supporting the people of Nepal through the WFP's relief ef...
Read briefing What was once a compact grouping of major emerging economies has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, alongside its original members. A staff worker stands behind the national flags of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India to tidy the flags before a group photo during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen, southeastern China's Fujian Province, China September 4, 2017. REUTERS/Wu Hong/PoolBy Onyango K’Onyango,As leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to meet in New Delhi this weekend, the September 12-13 summit arrives at a moment when the Global South is demanding more than recognition.It is seeking more space to shape the decisions that influence trade, finance, development and international governance. India’s hosting of the 18th summit therefore carries significance beyond the gathering itself. It offers a window into how emerging economies are increasingly organising around shared interests in a changing world.BRICS has travelled a distance since its original formation. What was once a compact grouping of major emerging economies has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, alongside its original members.Its growing membership is perhaps the clearest indication that many developing countries see...
Read briefing Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season. Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick (C) takes a team training session at their Carrington Training Complex in Manchester, northwest England on September 9, 2026 on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against Sabah. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe's best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season.Having secured a place in Europe's elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford."It's a magical competition. It's where we all want to be. When you're out of it, you realise how special it is and when you're in it, you want to make the most of it," Carrick told reporters on Wednesday."I think we've all seen some special, special nights and felt some special things in this competition over the years. It's the best competition to challenge yourself and to push against the best."We're delighted to be here, but we're not here to just enjoy the occasio...
Read briefing The latest controversy began with a presidential directive that triggered anxiety among thousands of Burundian nationals, many of whom camped at the Burundi High Commission seeking clarity and intervention from their government. President William Ruto addresses the people of Youth Farmers in Longisa on September 9, 2026. Photo/PCSIn recent weeks, President William Ruto has been forced to intervene in a series of crises involving Kenyans and government institutions. The latest controversy began with a presidential directive that triggered anxiety among thousands of Burundian nationals, many of whom camped at the Burundi High Commission seeking clarity and intervention from their government.Some of the President's own public statements have since triggered confusion, forcing government officials into damage-control mode.It started with what appeared to be a routine State House meeting with a delegation of small-scale traders who had gone to present their grievances against the Kenya Revenue Authority.The traders had earlier taken to the streets to protest the increase in the minimum tax benchmark for consolidated cargo imports from Ksh.2.5 million to Ksh.3.2 million.At State House, President Ruto yielded to their demands.“It will not even be Ksh.2.5 million. It will be Ksh.2 million,” President Ruto stated.But in what appeared to be a separate and unexpected directive, the Presid...
Read briefing Citing a Norwegian court order, the governor of Svalbard on September 2 announced the seizure of the Professor Molchanov -- a vessel used to shuttle people between Russia and Barentsburg, a Russian mining community in the Norwegian archipelago located 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) south of the North Pole. Norwegian authorities said Tuesday they helped repatriate 69 Russians who got stranded in the Arctic after a Russian ship was seized at the demand of Ukrainian state energy group Naftogaz.Citing a Norwegian court order, the governor of Svalbard on September 2 announced the seizure of the Professor Molchanov -- a vessel used to shuttle people between Russia and Barentsburg, a Russian mining community in the Norwegian archipelago located 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) south of the North Pole."After good dialogue with the consul general of the Russian Federation in Barentsburg and representatives from (Russian state-owned coal mining company) Trust Arktikugol, the governor has today assisted 69 Russian citizens back to Russia," a statement from the governor's office said.The Russian nationals returned via Kirkenes, a town in northern Norway near the Russian border, on Tuesday afternoon, it added.The vessel was seized as Naftogaz sought $4.2 billion from Russia in compensation for the seizure of its assets following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea.In 2023, a Hague-based arbitratio...
Read briefing "I think it's correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired," Maresca said at the Dragao Stadium before Tuesday's match. Manchester City’s manager Enzo Maresca (C) coaches the team during the open training ahead of their friendly football match against Inter Milan for the Asahi Super Dry Trophy at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31, 2026. (Photo by May JAMES / AFP)Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season "was not easy" for his World Cup players ahead of the club's Champions League opener at Porto."I think it's correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired," Maresca said at the Dragao Stadium before Tuesday's match.Maresca was responding to remarks by Erling Haaland posted on the striker's his YouTube channel earlier in the day.The Norwegian has three goals in three league matches but did not play in warm up games, following Norway's run to the World Cup quarterfinals."The new season started and I didn't even have a pre-season. I normally have a bit of pre-season but this time, just nothing," said Haaland."The physical side will come, if you manage to stay injury free, but you need to be sharp mentally as well, and that's not easy."We need to have that eager feeling to go back but we don't because there is no time to properly stay away from football because there are so many games an...
Read briefing Two more Americans face off in Tuesday's other men's quarter-final, with charismatic 11th seed Frances Tiafoe taking on 22-year-old Alex Michelsen. Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka hits balls to the crowd after defeating Czech Republic's Linda Noskova in their women's singles quarter-final tennis match on day ten of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 8, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.Sabalenka triumphed 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) over the 21-year-old Wimbledon champion, striking 42 winners but converting just two of her nine break point chances against the resilient Czech in a fierce duel on Arthur Ashe Stadium.Trailing 4-2 in the third, Sabalenka appeared headed for another Grand Slam disappointment in a season in which she has so far been unable to add to her stash of four major titles.Clearly frustrated, Sabalenka nevertheless regrouped and broke Noskova to love to pull level at 4-4. They hurtled to the tiebreaker -- where Sabalenka dropped the first two points before climbing back and finally sealed victory with a courageous second-serve ace.Noskova fired 18 aces -- 46 winners in all -- as she became the first player to take a set off Saba...
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