The standoff

Liverpool's standout star named the Premier League player of the season

Jordan Henderson without a shadow of a doubt has been named BBC's best player in the Premier League for the 2019-20 season. The British news media outlet asked fans to vote who their standout player is for the current season and the Liverpool captain won with

The five strict rules Erik ten Hag set out when he first joined Man Utd as Jadon Sancho standoff continues

Erik ten Hag stamped his mark on Manchester United by introducing five strict rules on the players - some of which Jadon Sancho would appear to have broken. Sancho has been training away from the rest of the first-team squad after a public spat with his manager

Police Fire Teargas as Protesting Youths Vow to Storm Emir's Palace [VIDEO]

The protesters, who were demanding an audience with the Emir to express their grievances, were met with a police barricade. This led to a tense standoff between the security operatives and the youths who insisted on seeing the emir.

See FACES Of ISIS Terrorists Who Killed 20 In Bangladesh Attack

They killed nine Italians, seven Japanese, an Indian, an American and two local men before elite commandos ended the 12-hour standoff. Six of the hostage-takers were killed and one was arrested.

Violent Protests Erupt In Milwaukee After Police Kill Armed Suspect

They described the man as a suspect, but didn't say what led to the traffic stop. A total of four buildings were set on fire, including the gas station, during the protest.

Transfer: PSG told me I wouldn't play - Mbappe names two people who saved him

According to him, he was "saved" by the club's manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos. Mbappé was involved in a contract standoff last summer with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Messi tells Barcelona to terminate his contract, refuses to return for preseason

Barca feel the clause could only be activated by the end of June, while Messi feels the campaign ends in August.

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Jos North Local Govt Area as youths defy curfew [VIDEO]

According to sources, the youths began by blocking major roads and setting up barricades, leading to a standoff with the police and military personnel.

Real Madrid ready for Hazard-Salah swap with Liverpool

The LaLiga giants have long been admirers of Salah, who is still involved in a contract standoff with the Reds. Madrid could look to tempt Liverpool with a player-plus-cash swap deal involving former Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard.

Brazil supreme court lifts ban on Elon Musk's X

The standoff between Moraes and Musk erupted over allegations that X allowed a flood of disinformation during Brazil's 2022 election campaign.

Why we'll not support Catalan independence - UK, EU

The European Union and its member states have stood firmly behind Madrid in the standoff. However, a minister in Scotland's independence-minded devolved government said it respected the Catalan government action.

Libyan government bows to pressure, clears Nigerian flight to return Super Eagles players home after 14-hour detention

The clearance ends the tense standoff and paves the way for the Super Eagles' return following their trip for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

Western Powers Submit IAEA Resolution Censuring Iran

The resolution is expected to deepen the ongoing standoff between Iran and the West, as both sides continue to navigate a delicate diplomatic landscape over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Israeli PM Netanyahu summoned to give testimony in Qatar probe

Earlier on Monday, Netanyahu named a new chief to take over Israel's domestic intelligence agency after a bitter standoff with the current head who has been presiding over the Qatar investigation, together with the police.

Al Hilal turn attention to Super Eagles striker after ₦264billion Mbappe snub

Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been the subject of transfer rumours since the end of last season and the exit stories are not going away.

20 hostages killed in Bangladesh terrorists attack

He said the gunmen entered the restaurant at about 8.45pm on Friday as customers were eating. The spokesperson said tense standoff carried into early morning after two police officers were killed in an initial exchange of gunfire.

Desmond Elliot weeps as Meranda bows to Obasa's pressure (Video)

Obasa reinstated Lagos Speaker Following Meranda's resignation, Obasa was renominated and reinstated, bringing an end to the political standoff. Elliot, clearly overwhelmed with emotion, struggled to deliver his remarks during the session.

Motion is launched to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law declaration

But just hours later he was forced to back down following a dramatic standoff with his parliament, who rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.