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BBC Sport – United States President Donald Trump has joined criticism of England’s tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane’s second-half “defensive” role. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s second-half substitutions have been criticised by pundits and supporters following the 2-1 defeat, as Argentina scored two late goals to set up Sunday’s final against Spain. …

BBC – A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific. No fatalities or significant damage have been reported in Mexico or Guatemala from the quake, which was also felt in El Salvador. Mexico’s navy secretary Admiral Raymundo Morales told a press conference that …

BBC Sport – Manager Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad after their agonising defeat by Argentina. The players returned to their base in Kansas City following the semi-final loss on Wednesday to undertake two final training sessions before Saturday’s bronze-medal match against France. And sources …

By Gloria Pierina Piwun The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde K, has warned unlicensed labour exporters that government will intensify enforcement operations to eliminate illegal recruitment and strengthen protection for Ugandan migrant workers. Speaking during a meeting with labour recruitment agencies at Imperial Royale Hotel on July 15, Tumukunde said labour export …

The Bayimba International Festival of the Arts will return for its 18th edition from August 28 to 30 at Lunkulu Island in Buikwe District, with organisers placing young women creatives at the heart of this year’s programme. The annual festival, which has grown into one of Uganda’s leading arts and cultural events since its launch in 2008, will bring …

BBC Sport – Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract at Anfield. The 25-year-old signed for Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £60m in 2023 and was the stand-out performer for the Reds last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists. “There’s always more to come. I’m never happy,” said Szoboszlai. “I want to set …

BBC Sport – West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club as they prepare for life in the Championship. The 29-year-old England forward was part of the side which suffered relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season, leaving his future in doubt. Bowen, who joined the Hammers from Hull City …

The Ministry of Education and Sports has directed all schools with learners currently on study trips or educational tours to immediately report to the nearest police station for guidance and support as government moves to tighten safety measures following the fatal Kapchorwa school bus crash. The directive was announced on Friday by the Acting Minister of Education and Sports, …

  The government has announced new measures to regulate school transport, including mandatory vetting and clearance of drivers operating buses and other mass passenger vehicles carrying learners. The State Minister for Works and Transport, Julius Maganda, announced the measures during an inter-ministerial briefing following the fatal Kapchorwa school bus crash involving learners from King David Junior School, which …

KAMPALA — The Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) has launched a new platform to scrutinise Uganda’s national budget, with its chairperson, Jude Ssempebwa, saying the initiative seeks to ensure that public spending is subjected to rigorous, evidence-based analysis by the country’s leading academics. Speaking at the inaugural MUASA National Budget Breakfast Meeting this week, Dr Ssempebwa said the …