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2026-04-242026-10-29

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Monday, showing the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered in stars and stripes. …

    Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s stars and stripes map
  3. Joy Online

    … On the other hand, Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the US, after Mexico, although its exports are far more diversified. …

    US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
  4. Joy Online

    … Another post showed a map of North America – including Canada and Mexico – and Greenland all overlaid with the US flag. …

    Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
  5. Joy Online

    … The rising tensions create uncertainty about the broader U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, which is up for its annual review after U.S. …

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Benin produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Mexico in their opening match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWL), while Tanzania were beaten 4-1 by Brazil in Bielsko-Biala. …

    U-20 WWC: Benin hold Mexico, Tanzania fall to Brazil
  7. Joy Online

    … However, Dogboe’s career has also been marked by difficult moments, most notably his successive defeats to Mexico’s Emmanuel Navarrete, which saw him lose his world title. …

    Isaac Dogboe reveals mental health battles, calls for support for athletes
  8. Daily Guide

    … He was handed the responsibility of guiding Ghana at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. …

    Carlos Queiroz Stays On As Black Stars Head Coach
  9. Daily Guide

    … The list travels confidently across the globe, from Mexico to India, America, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and back home to Ghana, proving that higher education, like galamsey and football disappointment, now enjoys impressive international cooperation. …

    Congratulations On Your Degree; GTEC Has A Small Question
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … This mirrors how Google names the Gulf of Mexico for users after Trump declared it was called the Gulf of America in 2025. …

    Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
  12. Joy Online

    … When Trump entered the White House in 2025, he signed a similar order that changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. …

    Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US

Today

  1. Spain ambassador encourages Ghana amputee football team for World Cup

    Spain's ambassador to Ghana visited Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, offering encouragement and emphasizing the importance of promoting disability rights through sport. Ghana has been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Angola and Iraq.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. GFA activates $500,000 GoldFields funding for amputee football team

    The Ghana Football Association has activated $500,000 from its GoldFields sponsorship agreement to support the Black Challenge, Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup. The funding will cover accommodation, feeding, flights and allowances.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana U-15s exit world cup after penalties to Paraguay

    Ghana's U-15 Boys team was eliminated from the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan after losing 7-6 on penalties to Paraguay in the quarter-finals, despite an impressive run that included topping their group and winning seven consecutive matches.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana's U-15 boys beat Mexico 5-2 in World Cup

    Ghana's National U-15 Boys team thrashed Mexico 5-2 in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with Shamsudeen Sulemana scoring four goals. Ghana has now won seven consecutive matches at the tournament and advanced to the quarter-finals.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana U-15 beats Korea Republic, faces Mexico in Round of 16

    Ghana's National U-15 Boys team defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with goals from Abdul Aziz Issah and an own goal. They will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on 16:30 GMT after topping Group W with five wins from five matches.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ballon d'Or 2026 winners announced across categories

    Harry Kane won the Men's Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas won the Women's award, and Barcelona was named Women's Club of the Year, with awards also given for coaching, young talent, positions, and humanitarian work.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Andre Ayew donates to amputee football team ahead of World Cup

    Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has donated an undisclosed amount estimated between GHS 50,000 and GHS 100,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Agric Minister donates and pledges poultry enterprise for amputee football team

    Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, and pledged a poultry enterprise package including battery cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise for eight locally based players. Deputy Minister John Dumelo will coordinate the support after the players return from the World Cup tournament in Mexico.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or 2026, first English winner in 25 years

    Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich and England in the 2025-26 season, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Kane led Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double and captained England to third place at the World Cup with six goals.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Brazil's Lula wins fourth presidential term in comeback

    Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% of votes, becoming the first president since 1985 to be elected after losing the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to recognise the result and called for it to be annulled.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

  1. MP donates GH¢10,000 to Black Challenge World Cup campaign

    Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, donated GH¢10,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, to support their preparations for the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico scheduled for November 13–22, 2026. He also pledged to help mobilise additional support for the team.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Stonebwoy donates GHS100,000 to Ghana's amputee football team

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy donated GHS100,000 to the Ghana Amputee Football National Team, the Black Challenge, ahead of their participation in the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, visiting their training session to motivate the players and calling for increased financial support for the team.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. UN: world must cut emissions 18% by 2030 to limit warming

    The UN Environment Programme says countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 compared with 2025 levels to have a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5°C; even with deep cuts starting now, warming would likely peak at 1.7–1.8°C mid-century before potentially falling back to 1.5°C by 2100.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. US to host inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028

    FIFA confirmed the United States will host the first Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, featuring 19 teams including Arsenal, Barcelona, Gotham, Club America, Corinthians, Naegohyang and Wuhan Jiangda, with 12 more clubs to be determined. The tournament will run from 5 to 30 January and take place every four years.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana selected to host 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations

    Ghana has been selected to host the 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations, following UNESCO's acceptance of the country's request. The Education Minister said the event will allow Ghana to showcase its contributions to literacy development and demonstrate the progress it has made in providing equitable, inclusive and quality education since independence.

    22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. British tourist dies from peanut allergy after eating churros

    A 24-year-old British tourist died from anaphylactic shock after eating churros in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after café staff told him they did not contain peanuts. The inquest concluded his death was accidental.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Black Challenge coach targets first WAFF World Cup title

    Ghana's Black Challenge head coach Stephen Richard Obeng says his ambition is to lead the team to their first World Amputee Football Federation World Cup title in Mexico, scheduled for November 13 to 22, 2026, in San Juan de los Lagos. The team, continental champions with three major African titles in recent years, is in peak condition with focus now on tactical discipline and teamwork.

    19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Three men sentenced to 158 years for murdering surfers in Mexico

    A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in jail each for murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and US friend Carter Rhoad during an apparent botched robbery on a Baja California beach in 2024. The victims' bodies were found dumped down a well with gunshot wounds to their heads.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ghana confident of winning 2026 Amputee Football World Cup

    Ghana National Paralympic Committee president Samson Deen says the Black Challenge, reigning African champions, will win the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, where they face Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's Amputee Football Team Prepares for 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's Amputee National Team head coach Richard Obeng says the squad is determined to make Ghana and the African continent proud at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. The team, drawn in Group D with Angola, Iraq and Colombia, is intensifying preparations with a training session at the University of Ghana and plans a camping exercise in Turkey before the tournament.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Wenger says Africa close to winning World Cup

    Arsène Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, believes Africa has made significant progress toward winning the World Cup, citing improved tactical discipline and organisation as reasons nine African teams advanced from their groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. One dead, several injured in Six Flags Georgia rollercoaster incident

    One person died and several others were injured after an incident on a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, an amusement park near Atlanta. Authorities are investigating the fatality, and witnesses reported seeing a man ejected from the ride.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Henderson scores twice as Chelsea defeats Bournemouth

    Jordan Henderson scored his first two Chelsea goals to help the club to a dominant victory over Bournemouth, with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers also scoring. Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Nestlé brands become official NBA international marketing partners

    Nestlé and the NBA have announced a multi-year international marketing partnership making MILO, Nescau and Nesquik official NBA partners across 21 markets on four continents, effective January 1, 2027. The partnership will focus on youth basketball development and fan engagement through programmes including Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NBA Basketball School, and NBA Global Games.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. White House defends Trump Iran comment on US cities

    Donald Trump's remark at a Nebraska rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego has drawn condemnation from California officials including Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass. The White House says Trump meant that American cities would have faced Iranian threats absent his earlier military action, while state officials have called the comment dangerous and ordered threat monitoring.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Congolese-born golfer wins Ghana qualifier for world cup final

    Louanges Kous Mang, a Congolese-born golfer who has made Ghana her home, won the Ghana qualifying tournament for the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final and will represent Ghana at the prestigious event scheduled for Antalya in November 2026.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Cavan Sullivan breaks US men's youngest goalscorer record

    At 17 years and five days, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in United States men's national team history, scoring in a 3-0 friendly victory over Mexico. He surpassed Mathis Albert's record, set just five days earlier.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Hurricane Polo strikes Mexico's Pacific coast with major winds

    Hurricane Polo made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast near Las Barrancas in Baja California Sur with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, bringing heavy rain and flooding to coastal areas. The storm is forecast to remain at hurricane strength as it moves inland over Sonora, with meteorologists warning of life-threatening flooding and mudslides from expected rainfall of 6 to 12 inches.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Hurricane Polo makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast

    Hurricane Polo has made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast near Baja California Sur with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, bringing life-threatening conditions and heavy rain that has already flooded some coastal areas. The storm is forecast to move northeast over the peninsula and maintain hurricane strength for a second landfall on mainland Mexico.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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