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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … England next face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, and then finish the group stage against Panama on June 27. …

    Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia
  3. Joy Online

    … Players were allowed to see family and friends immediately after the Group L game against Croatia, and loved ones were given access into the camp on Thursday to spend time with the team before they start preparations for next Tuesday’s game against Ghana in Boston (21:00 BST).

    Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtime
  4. Joy Online

    … But it is understood the back issue is unlikely to prevent Rice from playing against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday (21:00). …

    Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
  5. Joy Online

    … Marcus Rashford, on as a substitute, ended any lingering concerns with a composed finish five minutes from time as England moved on to face Ghana in Boston. …

    Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thriller
  6. Joy Online

    … ’s push to leverage the 2026 FIFA World Cup for trade and investment will receive a major boost as the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, joins a distinguished list of dignitaries expected at the Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston …

    Trade Minister, Ambassador to US, others to grace Litina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Business Expo
  7. Joy Online

    … These matches include a June 23 fixture against England in Boston and a June 27 match against Croatia in Philadelphia. …

    Canada’s visa denial for Ghana’s Thomas Partey sets precedent for World Cup host nations
  8. Daily Guide

    … With expectations high, Ghana will be eager to begin its campaign on a positive note before turning its attention to a tougher Group L test against England at Gillette Stadium in Boston on June 23. …

    Black Stars players after arriving in Toronto
  9. Business & Financial Times

    … Ghana is scheduled to play Panama in Toronto on June 17, England in Boston on June 23, and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 23. …

    The Black Stars, World Cup nation branding opportunity
  10. Joy Online

    … When the decision [arrives], we are ready.” Ghana play England in Boston on 23 June and Croatia in Philadelphia on 27 June. …

    Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest
  11. Joy Online

    … es, while maintaining the safety and security of Canadians as a top priority.” Partey has been granted entry to the United States for the World Cup, where he is training and will be available to play the national team’s following two matches against England and Croatia, in Boston …

    2026 World Cup: Ghana fails in bid to have Partey’s Canada visa denial overturned
Sport

Southgate rules out return to Premier League management

The News

Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League, citing changed desire to be involved in football and plans to pursue other interests including media work and academic roles.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Southgate rules out return to Premier League management

    Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League, citing changed desire to be involved in football and plans to pursue other interests including media work and academic roles.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. US Coast Guard suspends search for missing medical aircraft

    The US Coast Guard has ended its search for six people aboard a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing on Saturday while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact just after 01:00 local time, and debris confirmed to be from the aircraft was located on Saturday evening.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Medical aircraft missing off US coast, six presumed dead

    A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft carrying six people lost contact while flying from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday morning. The US Coast Guard ended its search on Sunday, and the flight operator Latitude Air Ambulance said all aboard—four Latitude staff, a patient, and a patient escort—are presumed dead.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. US Coast Guard searches for missing medical plane off Massachusetts

    A Gulfstream G-100 medical plane with six people on board went missing off Massachusetts early Saturday after departing Bermuda bound for Boston. The aircraft, operated by Latitude Air Ambulances, lost contact with air traffic control and dropped significantly in altitude before communications went dark, triggering an air and water search off Nantucket.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Nor'easter brings flooding, emergency declarations in northeastern US

    A powerful nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and power cuts to the northeastern US, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey. More than 100,000 households have lost electricity, over 2,400 flights delayed, and at least one death reported.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Ed Sheeran apologizes for "mistakes" amid Macklemore tour removal

    Ed Sheeran opened his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, apologizing to fans for making "mistakes" and addressing the controversy. He described the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks as "horrific" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable," saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his promoters, not him.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Woman killed in Times Square stabbing by knife-wielding suspect

    A woman was killed and a man injured in an unprovoked stabbing attack in Times Square, New York on Monday; the suspect, a woman armed with two knives, was shot dead by police.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Harvard settles $53 million lawsuit over cadaver parts theft

    Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits by families whose relatives' bodies were mishandled by a former morgue manager who stole and sold body parts on the black market. Cedric Lodge, who managed Harvard Medical School's morgue for nearly three decades, was sentenced to eight years in prison in December 2023 after stealing and selling organs, heads, faces, brains, skin and hands from donated cadavers since 2018.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Federal judge permits Trump to end Somali deportation protections

    A U.S. federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing their deportation. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision in June that curtailed judicial review of similar Department of Homeland Security efforts.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Body clock timing influences how food is metabolised

    Research shows that circadian rhythm and meal timing affect weight loss and metabolic health; studies indicate that eating lunch earlier results in greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than eating the same meals later in the day.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Africa must systematize capture of diaspora expertise, not lament brain drain

    African countries waste their largest distributed knowledge network by failing to systematically capture experience accumulated by millions of citizens working in advanced institutions globally. The issue is not that talent leaves, but that experience abroad never returns to inform national decision-making.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. AIB Ghana boss named Interim WASASI President

    John Wumborti, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau, has been appointed Interim President of the West African Society of Air Safety Investigators (WASASI). The appointment is intended to strengthen Ghana's role in regional and global aviation safety discussions and aircraft accident investigation capacity.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 18 July

  1. US university students visit Ghana breast cancer centre

    Northeastern University students from Boston visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi as part of an academic exchange programme to learn about breast cancer care and Ghana's healthcare system. The initiative aims to strengthen global learning and deepen collaboration between the university and Breast Care International.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Morocco eliminated in World Cup quarter-finals, eyes 2030 hosting

    Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. France faces Morocco in World Cup semi-final rematch

    France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 6 July

  1. Severe weather disrupts US 250th independence anniversary celebrations

    Thunderstorms delayed President Trump's speech at US independence day celebrations by nearly two hours, though he later addressed crowds and paid tribute to veterans. Severe weather also prompted cancellations or rescheduling of July 4th events in several US cities including Hartford, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre, while other cities like New York and Boston moved celebrations forward or resumed them after brief interruptions.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. France beats Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup knockout round

    France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute. Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals and now has 19 World Cup goals overall, one behind Messi's record.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghanaian friends drive from Accra to World Cup

    A group of friends from Ghana drove from Accra through Europe to the USA and Canada to follow the Black Stars at the World Cup, with BBC News Africa documenting their journey in Boston.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

  1. US heat wave closes state fair, affects Fourth of July events

    Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Fan loses $6,000 trip after StubHub seller cancels World Cup tickets

    A man spent nearly $6,000 on travel and hotels to take his parents from Mexico to Dallas for an Argentina v Austria World Cup match after buying $1,700 tickets on StubHub, but the seller cancelled one day before travel, leaving the family stranded at the stadium gates. The cancellation is part of what industry insiders call one of the largest ticketing collapses in history, attributed to "speculative ticketing" where unverified sellers list tickets they do not own, hoping to source them cheaper before reselling at higher prices.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Litina Travel hosts Made-in-Ghana World Cup expo in Boston

    Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Scotland football coach Clarke resigns after World Cup exit

    Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. Scotland won only once in the tournament, against Haiti, before losing to Morocco and Brazil.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Dembele scores hat-trick as France top group

    France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Thomas Partey wins MVP award in Black Stars' England draw

    Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghana and England draw in Boston World Cup match

    Thousands of Ghanaian fans packed Boston stadium for Ghana's second Group L match against England at the FIFA World Cup, where Carlos Queiroz's side earned a hard-fought point with a spirited and disciplined performance.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare shines at 2026 World Cup

    Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. England escaped potential VAR penalty decision vs Ghana

    Former Premier League official Darren Cann says England were fortunate that VAR did not intervene when Ezri Konsa challenged Prince Kwabena Adu in the penalty area during a goalless draw, arguing the incident should have been referred to the match official for review.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey at World Cup

    Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey, who pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022, was booed by England fans and faced jeers during the match.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana draws 0-0 with England in 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gospel artiste Ara Ẹni releases song amid Black Stars World Cup optimism

    Gospel-soul artiste Ara Ẹni has released her single "For My Matter," an uplifting Afrobeats gospel song with a message of faith and hope, coinciding with Ghana's World Cup victory over Panama. She has also launched the Pass the Ball of Hope campaign, encouraging fans to share videos and testimonies aligned with the single.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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