Hypersonic missiles are designed to travel at speeds breaching Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound or about 3,850mph) in the upper atmosphere. The US says its air force has successfully tested a hypersonic missile, as America seeks to keep pace with China and Russia. Hypersonic missiles are designed to travel at speeds breaching Mach 5 (five times the …

Ukraine said it killed a Russian general with a long-range rocket system donated by the US. Maj. Gen. Artem Nasbulin of Russia was killed in the Kherson region by High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missiles, Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesperson for the Odesa regional administration spokesperson, said in Telegram. The US has sent eight HIMARS to Ukraine, and said last week that it was …

The Blues have confirmed the £50m signing of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling with the winger penning a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge following a successful seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium Chelsea have confirmed the sensational signing of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. The Blues agreed a deal with the reigning Premier League champions last week and will pay up to £50m including add-ons …

His exit from the country comes amid an economic crisis that has left people facing shortages of fuel and food. Activists upset with the situation have vowed to remain in the presidential palace until the leader has been replaced. The president of Sri Lanka has fled the country after protesters stormed his home and office amid a three-month economic crisis. …

LEWIS Sylvester has made a career as an Anthony Joshua lookalike and body double – raking in as much as £16,000 for a booking. The 38-year-old from Birmingham, who is also a banker, was told by a former boss that he looked like the ex-boxing champ and was urged to sign up to a lookalike agency five years ago. Lewis Sylvester earns …

In what could be a veiled reference to Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, and his supporters, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu lashed out at the opposition party on Tuesday. Obi’s supporters known as Obidients comprise young persons who have been campaigning vigorously, particularly on social media. Ahead of Saturday governorship election, Tinubu and APC bigwigs held a mega rally in …

MANCHESTER UNITED 4-0 LIVERPOOL: Goals from Jadon Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellestri gave Erik ten Hag a winning start in pre-season as new boss New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag got off to a winning start in the dugout with a comprehensive three-goal win over Liverpool in Bangkok. First half goals from Jadon Sancho, Fred and Anthony Martial before substitute Facundo Pellestri added …

Sir Mo Farah was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant, he has revealed. The Olympic star has told the BBC he was given the name Mohamed Farah by those who flew him over from Djibouti. His real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin. He was flown over from the east African …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is eager to hand over to his successor because “it’s been tough”. The president said this while receiving some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), legislators and political leaders at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday. The President traveled to Daura on Friday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Buhari told his guests to …

New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag overruled the club’s recruitment department over the signing of a new central defender this summer. United had identified Villarreal defender Pau Torres as their primary defensive target this summer with the deal said to be ‘discussed and negotiated’ with the player’s representatives, who were planning to go to England to wrap up the transfer. However, Ten …