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Oct 13, 2025, 03:14 PM ETCape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the nine automatic spots for the continent. It will be the second smallest country by population to feature in the tournament after Iceland in 2018.Editor’s PicksDailon Livramento scored in the 48th minute, Willy Semedo in the 54th and Stopira in stoppage time to secure the home victory and first place in Group…

The entrance to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is seen on February 7, 2024. Robyn Beck | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory unit of NASA said Monday that it will lay off about 550 employees — 11% of JPL’s workforce — as part of a restructuring.The job cuts “are not related to the current government shutdown,” JPL Director Dave Gallagher said in a message to the unit that was posted on the lab’s website.JPL is a research and development lab funded by NASA — the federal space agency — and managed by the California Institute of…

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend, current and laid-off workers said Monday, as the administration aimed to pressure Democratic lawmakers to give in and end the nearly two-week-long government shutdown.The government-wide reduction-in-force initiative that began Friday roiled the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just six months after it went through an earlier round of cuts and as many staffers already were disconnected from work because of the shutdown. The situation turned even…

Pico Lopes is on the verge of captaining Shamrock Rovers to both a fifth League of Ireland title in six seasons and a first FAI Cup since 2019.He has Conference League league-phase ties against AEK Athens and Shakhtar Donetsk to plan for, too. But, before long, his focus will switch – Cape Verde have qualified for the World Cup for the first time.This marks the latest surreal turn in the 33-year-old’s career.Until joining Rovers in 2017, the one-time Republic of Ireland U19 international had paired his playing duties for Bohemians with a job in a bank as a mortgage advisor.…

A salesperson (left) shows vehicles to a shopper at a Toyota dealership.Getty ImagesDETROIT — Look no further than the automotive industry for the latest indication that U.S. consumers could be facing a “K-shaped” economy, where the wealthy keep seeing gains while those who have lower incomes struggle.The average price paid for a new vehicle last month topped $50,000 for the first time ever, Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book reported Monday. Meanwhile, auto loan delinquency rates remain near all-time highs for those with low credit ratings.Consumers who can afford a new vehicle are on a buying spree, while those on tighter…

Oct 13, 2025, 02:48 PM ETCaptain Harry Kane will be available for England as they aim to secure World Cup qualification in Latvia on Tuesday.Kane missed the 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday with an ankle injury he sustained playing for Bayern Munich.He returned to training over the weekend and will be available for selection as England search for the victory that would seal their place at next summer’s World Cup in North America.”It’s very easy with Harry, he can play, he is fit,” coach Thomas Tuchel said. “We did the right thing. Top in training and ready to…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Minister of Oil Tareq Sulaiman Al-Roumi, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Ahmad Jaber Al-Aidan. During the meeting, the officials briefed HH the Crown Prince on the new natural gas discovery in the Jazza offshore field, a landmark achievement in Kuwait’s maritime region.The field recorded the highest production rate from a vertical well in the history of Kuwait’s Managish area and forms part of KOC’s ongoing efforts to…

France were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik but edged a step closer to securing World Cup qualification.Didier Deschamps’ side — without injured captain Kylian Mbappé — had dominated the opening stages at Laugardalsvollur but fell behind just before the break when Victor Palsson bundled the ball in.Christopher Nkunku equalised just after the hour before Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first France goal to turn the match around.Iceland then swiftly got themselves back on level terms through Kristian Hlynsson to secure a point, which keeps alive their own hopes of making it to next summer’s showpiece…

Nick Woltemade’s first international goal condemned Northern Ireland to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Germany at Windsor Park.Newcastle’s £69m forward turned in David Raum’s 31st-minute corner with the back of his shoulder to settle a hard-fought contest in which Michael O’Neill’s young side showed no fear against their illustrious opponents on the night of his 100th game in charge. But O’Neill was left frustrated after the full-time whistle, with just two minutes of additional time added on. When asked if the refereeing performance frustrated him, he said: “It did, very much so. Over fussy and I felt that…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Spain in Kuwait celebrated the Spanish National Day on Sunday, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah. In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Spain to Kuwait Manuel Hernandez Gamallo emphasized the importance of the occasion, marking Spain as one of the oldest nation-states in the world, a country united by diverse languages and cultural traditions.The ambassador emphasized the strength of the relations between Spain and Kuwait, saying “Our relations with Kuwait are deep and…