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Monrovia – Liberians head to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election between a former international soccer star and the vice president to replace Africa’s first female head of state. For the first time in more than 70 years, the West African nation founded by freed American slaves will see one democratically elected government hand power to another. The runoff ...

Rejoice everyone, it is that time of the year again. This week’s edition of Tech Tent is our annual festive quiz – and although I am writing this before taking part on one of the teams, I suspect that Bitcoin will feature among the questions. What a year it has been for the crypto-currency, which started 2017 worth less than ...

Two class action lawsuits have been launched against Apple in the US following the tech giant’s admission that it slows down older models of the iPhone as they age. Apple has said that it did this to “prolong the life” of the devices and maximise diminishing battery power. The lawsuits were filed in California and Chicago by groups of iPhone ...

Reindeer, who fall prey to wolverines, wolves and lynx, are being fitted with sensors to protect them. It makes it easier for herders to track the animals across the remote Lapland forests where they roam. Sensors around the necks of the female reindeer are linked to the herders’ smartphones, allowing them to rescue hurt animals more quickly and identify the ...

PAUL INCE has let rip at Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in a controversial rant. Rashford, 20, has scored just two goals in his last 16 appearances and is short of the form that lit up the Premier League last year. He remains an Old Trafford favourite with Manchester United fans staying patient with their academy product. But Ince has ...

So you just got a new Android phone. You’ve probably turned it on, logged into a bunch of apps, downloaded your favorites — Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. — and logged into all of them as well. But now it’s time to dive a little bit deeper. If you’re setting up a phone for the first time, here are 11 apps ...

ALBERT ADOMAH is among the rare breed of players to have risen from non-league football to the professional ranks. The 30-year-old might not have reached the same heights as Jamie Vardy but he’s carved out a career as one of the Championship’s top wingers. He was discovered by Harrow Borough in 2006 but impressive performances in the Isthmian League earned ...

MAROUANE FELLAINI has no intention of signing a new contract with Manchester United, Express Sport has learned. Marouane Fellaini is out of contract with Manchester United in the summer and does not intend to extend his stay at Old Trafford. The Belgium international has already rejected one offer from the club, despite Jose Mourinho urging the board to renew at ...

MANCHESTER UNITED have slapped a £5million price tag on Aston Villa loan star Sam Johnstone. A number of Premier League clubs are considering moves for goalkeeper Johnstone, who has impressed between the sticks at Villa Park. Crystal Palace, West Brom and West Ham have all been monitoring his progress. Johnstone is due to spend the rest of the season with ...

Nearly a million people in southern Vietnam face evacuation from the path of a deadly typhoon sweeping in from the South China Sea. The national disaster prevention committee said more than 70,000 people had already been moved from low-lying areas. Typhoon Tembin killed at least 230 people and left 75,000 homeless in the Philippines. Rescuers are searching for more than ...