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San Marino players celebrate during their victory over Liechtenstein on September 5, 2025. Two months ago, the team's record stood at one win, nine draws, and 195 losses. Photo: Luka Kolanovic/IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch via Reuters Connect San Marino’s men’s team sits last in the FIFA rankings, 211th in the world, but that label only tells part of the story. La Serenissima, “The Most Serene,” a nickname used for both the national side and the republic, is drawn from a country of just over 30,000 people, where most players are not full-time professionals. Some work in offices, others in factories or the bar trade, some in jobs tied to olive oil or farm lighting, and a few are still students. They fit training around all of that, then line up against the likes of England, Spain and Germany, often carrying the tag no team wants: 'The worst in international football.' Since their first match in 1990, San Marino has faced an uphill battle, with over 196 matches lost out of the 200+ p..

AdvertisementNatoWorldUnited States & CanadaBruised by Trump, Nato alliance considers end to annual summitsTrump’s administration has engaged repeatedly in scathing criticism of many of the US-led defence alliance’s 31 other members
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 12:41am, 28 Apr 2026Nato is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that could avoid a potentially tense encounter with US President Donald Trump in his final year in office.
Trump’s administration has engaged repeatedly in scathing criticism of many of the US-led defence alliance’s 31 other members, most recently berating some for not providing more help to US military operations against Iran.The frequency of Nato ‌summits has varied over the alliance’s 77-year history but its leaders have met every summer since 2021 and will gather this year in the Turkish capital Ankara on July 7 and 8. But some members are pushing to slow the tempo, a senior European offic..

AdvertisementAfricaWorldAfricaPlane crash in South Sudan kills 14All 13 passengers and the pilot were killed
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenAgence France-PressePublished: 11:23pm, 27 Apr 2026Updated: 11:30pm, 27 Apr 2026A small plane crashed on Monday in South Sudan near the capital Juba, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, local officials said.
On top of instability, conflict and poverty, South Sudan also lacks reliable transport infrastructure with frequent plane crashes attributed to overloading and bad weather.
The plane was a Cessna that departed Juba International Airport at 9.15am local time and crashed about 20km (12 miles) from the capital with no survivors, the South Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority said.
AdvertisementIt said initial reports indicated the cause as “adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”.
Preliminary reports indicate that the plane may have crashed due to adverse weather that caused poor visibility. Photo: APThe victims included 12 South Sudanes..

Study shows no genetic harm in children of Chernobyl radiation survivors A major international study has found that children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster show no additional DNA damage linked to their parents’ radiation exposure. Scientists looked at people born from 1987 to 2002 whose parents helped with cleanup or stayed near the zone. Instead of more harm, results point to stable patterns across generations.According to a report by BBC News, the findings are published in the journal 'Science'.Chernobyl: The end of a three-decade experimentChernobyl vodka made in exclusion zoneThe research team conducted one of the most detailed genetic investigations since the 1986 nuclear accident. Headed by Meredith Yeager from the US National Cancer Institute, the project tracked down family units where moms, dads, and kids all gave DNA. Scientists compared these samples to identify any increase in mutations that could link directly to radiation exposure.The research focused on..

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have committed $34 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to accelerate the development of sustainable textiles. The funding focuses on alternatives to conventional materials such as polyester and viscose, which are largely derived from fossil fuels. By supporting research into biodegradable and plastic-free fibres, the initiative aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the fashion industry. What began as a conservation-focused philanthropy is now expanding into material innovation, targeting one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the global economy.Jeff Bezos expands climate efforts into sustainable fashionSince its launch in 2020 with a $10 billion climate pledge, the Bezos Earth Fund has primarily supported conservation, climate science, and environmental protection projects. This investment signals a shift towards industrial transformation, particularly in fashion, where materials account for a significant share of emissions and environmenta..