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Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
33+ min ago (405+ words) Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers were reluctant to book flights. The Irish airline's pre-tax profits dropped 34% to €593m (£503m) between April and June while sales were flat as the…...
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (598+ words) US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a…...
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (409+ words) Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal may have lifted the World Cup, but it is his little brother Keyne who appears to have stolen the spotlight. The three-year-old quickly became an internet sensation after footage of his exuberant celebrations following Spain's 1-0 victory…...
Mahama formally informed demise of Overlord of Dagbon
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (830+ words) The delegation, led by the Nanton Naa Mahamudu V, the Paramount Chief of the Nanton Traditional Area, also extended an invitation to the President to attend the late Yaa Naa’s seventh day Adua, slated for Friday, July 24, 2026. The Overlord of…...
Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (720+ words) In America, nobody sells football quite like David Beckham. During this World Cup, the former England captain has been impossible to miss. On the pitch, the tournament belongs to stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi....
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (321+ words) A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger between media giants Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. The decision follows a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 12 US states, including California and New York, aiming to halt the…...
Mahama confident of peaceful Dagbon succession after Ya-Na's passing
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (354+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the succession process in the Dagbon Kingdom will proceed peacefully following the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, saying the late monarch left behind strong…...
Akyem Sagyimase Queen Mother launches foundation to empower youth, women and vulnerable groups
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (301+ words) Nana Afia Ofosua Danquah I, Queen Mother of Akyem Sagyimase and Okyeman Nifaaman Baamuhemaa, has officially launched the Nana Afia Ofosua Foundation, an initiative aimed at improving the lives of young people, women, children, the aged and other vulnerable members…...
Explaining the Zeepay saga (Part 1)
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (574+ words) Understanding Zeepay: The Rise of Ghana's Homegrown Fintech Giant That rapid rise explains why the Bank of Ghana's decision to revoke its licence attracted so much attention. To understand why it matters, we first need to understand what Zeepay actually…...
D.O.O.R. Initiative projects $8bn diaspora investment to drive Ghana’s economic growth
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (551+ words) The Decade of Our Own Return (D.O.O.R.) Initiative has renewed its call on Africans in the diaspora to reconnect with Ghana through investment, permanent settlement and skills transfer, with organisers projecting at least $8 billion in economic activity during the programme's first…...