Cape Verde declares holiday for Sihlangu clash

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOCCER – The Government of Cape Verde has declared today a public holiday, ahead of the country’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Sihlangu Semnikati. With just one match remaining in Group D, Cape Verde stands...

Best P&O Cruises holidays: Top destinations, ships and winter deals

P&O Cruises flies the flag for Great Britain when it comes to affordable family-friendly and adult-only cruises to a variety of destinations. The seven cruise ships across the P&O Cruises fleet feature images of the union flag across the bow and...

Cape Verde Eyes Historic World Cup Debut Against Eswatini

Cape Verde will host Eswatini on Monday with an opportunity to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw in Libya that kept their qualification hopes firmly in their own hands. The Blue Sharks currently sit...

Back To The Beach: WOMEX 2026 Heads To Las Palmas, Oct. 21–25

WOMEX, the Worldwide Music Expo, will return to Gran Canaria in 2026, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, confirmed as host city for the event’s 32nd edition from 21 to 25 October. The Canary Islands last hosted the world music conference and...

Variety Cruises Cape Verde trip: Volcano hikes, beaches and island culture

The road itself is striking: it is made up of many thousands of little rocks put together by hand. As our minibus contains a geologist, a biologist and an agricultural scientist (and those are just the fellow guests), we get a running commentary...

World Cup qualifiers - Cape Verde chasing history; Nigeria seeking a miracle

Expect high tension and crushing heartbreak this international break as Africa's World Cup qualifying program reaches a climax with the final two matchdays of the group-stage campaign. There's still so much up for grabs across the nine groups,...

Tropical Storm Lorenzo, tropical wave out at sea: Florida's outlook

Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed in central Atlantic Oct. 13. Models vary widely on how strong Tropical Storm Lorenzo could get. See latest spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Lorenzo. Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed Monday morning, Oct. 13, in the...

The Weather Authority: Sunshine rules Alabama with cool nights ahead

ALABAMA THIS MORNING A calm and cool start across the state with mostly clear skies in the north and pockets of fog in valleys from Cullman to Scottsboro. Central Alabama reported fair to partly cloudy skies, while clouds were more common toward...

How Brands Can Make The Most Of The 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 01: FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the official Trophy Tour around FIFA 2026 World Cup host cities on July 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images The...

I’m about to qualify for World Cup with Cape Verde at 33 thanks to LinkedIn after playing my entire career in Ireland

HE’S the Irishman recruited to play international football because someone spotted his LinkedIn profile. And who can clinch a spot at the World Cup tomorrow afternoon? No, it’s not a joke. It’s serious. 2 Roberto Lopes is on the verge of...

Houston’s crisp, fall weekend temperatures breeze into Monday

Did you like the weekend forecast?! If so, we’re in for more of the same. Monday’s Forecast: We’ll wake up in the 60s and by the afternoon we’ll be in the 80s - just like yesterday. We’ll continue to watch and track another air quality alert,...

Brazil hopes COP30 can unite world for climate action

BRASILIA Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: Proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis. It faces tough odds, with a hostile...

A guide to Cabo Verde

An archipelago of ten islands off the coast of Senegal, the former Portuguese colony of Cabo Verde is an intriguing country that packs in an incredible amount of diversity. No two islands are the same, each offering wildly different experiences...

Russia moves to add 4 African countries to its visa-free travel network

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russians may soon be able to travel visa-free to several additional African nations for stays of up to 30 to 90 days, with draft agreements currently under review, Izvestia reports. The move would expand...

Cape Verde just one win away from World Cup. Next chance is Monday

The Cape Verdean men's soccer team is just one win away from history. If the "Tubarões Azuis" (Blue Sharks) win just one of their remaining two qualification matches in October, Cape Verde will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA Men's World...

Tiny island a favourite with Brit holidaymakers on brink of qualifying for World Cup after goalkeeper howler

CAPE VERDE are on the verge of World Cup qualification for the first time. The Blue Sharks came agonisingly close to securing a place at the major tournament on Wednesday. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Cape Verde scored two late...

The best places to feel the perfect breeze, according to scientists

If you’ve ever found yourself chasing that just-right seaside breeze, you’re not alone, and now, science says it’s finally been measured. According to a new study from AllClear Travel Insurance, created in partnership with Jim N. R. Dale, former...

Travelers Stranded as TACV, Air Zimbabwe, and South African Airlink Abort 11 Flights Across Cape Verde, Botswana, South Africa and More at Airports like Praia, OR Tambo, Harare International and Maun

Travelers stranded across Cape Verde, Botswana, and South Africa are facing significant disruption as TACV, Air Zimbabwe, and South African Airlink abort 11 flights. These cancellations have severely affected key airports including Praia, OR...

Cabo Verde: Some 95% 12th graders aspire to university, most to Portugal – study

Almost 95% of 12th grade school pupils in Cabo Verde want to study at university, with 83% pointing to Portugal as their destination, according to a study released on Monday that also highlights a lack of information about courses and living...

Visa Barriers, Fading Landmarks Potential Setbacks to a Vibrant Tourism Industry

It’s already sunset, and the skies appear to be defying Monrovia's cloudy weather as Saah John leans over a canvas to paint Liberia’s intertwined stories of liberation and loss. In his 30s, John has painted his way through his adult life, with...