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By Enitan Abdultawab A 17-year-old Massachusetts boy has been accused of killing his mother and younger brother after prosecutors said he used ChatGPT to explore “theoretical ideas or fantasies” about killing his family. Arjun Aravind, from Acton, was arraigned on Thursday in Concord District Court on two counts of murder, alongside charges of assault and […]
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for “reflection” following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, as his family accused him of enduring years of harassment amid plagiarism allegations. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in south London on Friday, nine days after resigning from his position as a professor […]
A civil society coalition launches public ‘Leave fossil fuels behind, not people!’ petition and demands member state action on the first anniversary of missed deadline to apply for Social Climate Fund financing The post €85bn delayed: 19 EU countries still haven’t filed their social climate plans a year on appeared first on Carbon Market Watch. […]
The champions of Article 6 carbon markets used the opportunity of the Bonn climate conference to push, ahead of COP31, for a “learning by doing” approach. This happy-go-lucky attitude would spell double trouble for the climate and society. Although the only carbon market item officially under negotiation in Bonn concerned the funding arrangements for Article […]
The deep divide in the steel lobby shown through numbers On 15 June 2026 a group of companies – including major European steelmakers ArcelorMittal, thyssenkrupp, voestalpine – addressed a letter to the European Council calling for “immediate action to halt the escalation of ETS-related costs and avoid further damage to Europe’s manufacturing base.” The letter […]
Launched during a summer of fossil-fuelled climate breakdown marked by heatwaves and wildfires, the European Commission’s carbon market revision backtracks on climate action. The new proposal severely weakens the effectiveness of Europe’s flagship climate policy, and risks undermining the achievement of the EU’s 2040 and 2050 climate targets. The European Commission has today gifted a […]
After 20 years of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), European heavy industry is still not paying the price of their pollution. Many companies score profit from ETS1 without making the crucial investments into industrial transformation. The Commission’s revision proposal falls short in finally planning for the end of free pollution permits but does […]
Some domestic observers monitoring the ongoing Osun governorship election have commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and the large turnout of voters across Ede. The observers were seen monitoring some polling units as early as 7:00 a.m. before the commencement of accreditation. An observer with Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), Mr Omotola Akinropo, commended the electoral process […]
…Says FG to pay compensation to property owners on Ebonyi-Abuja highway By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to ending the marginalisation of the South-East through inclusive governance and massive infrastructure development. Umahi said Tinubu’s decision to appoint him as Minister of Works […]
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a human parts dealing syndicate following months of intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and sustained monitoring of their activities across parts of the state. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at their various hideouts in Iseyin and Saki […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI has recorded yet another decisive operational success as troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion decisively defeated an attempted ISWAP terrorist attack on their location at Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident led to the neutralisation […]
Voters at a polling unit in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State have alleged that suspected All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters were sharing money during the ongoing governorship election. The incident was captured in a video at Ward 4, Unit 7, where voters confronted alleged vote buyers at the polling location. According to the […]
Former University of Cambridge professor, Jason Arday has been found dead in south London, just days after resigning from the institution amid allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication and inaccuracies in his academic record. According to the BBC, Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called […]
US President Donald Trump has sought to burnish his legacy by getting his name and image placed on everything, from limited edition passports to a Florida airport. His efforts to put his stamp on the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington — blocked earlier this year by a federal judge — moved ahead once again […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, announced today by the Department of State under President […]
The UK government has announced the closure of 13 more hotels being used to accommodate asylum seekers, as part of its wider plan to end the use of hotels for asylum accommodation. The latest closures mean hotels in several parts of England can return to normal commercial use or be repurposed to serve local communities. […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing odds, or looking for betting insights on platforms like Bethap, there’s a good chance that AI has already played a role somewhere in the process. […]
Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho has seemingly criticized his long-time rival, Pep Guardiola, asserting that coaches who choose to take a voluntary break exhibit weakness. Following the conclusion of his decade-long tenure with Manchester City in June, Guardiola is currently on a sabbatical. He also notably took a hiatus from coaching after his successful four-year […]
The United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals, the Trump administration announced on Monday. The action affects those who violated visa terms, committed crimes, defrauded Americans, urged violence against U.S. citizens, abused the immigration system, or endangered national security. Most of the visas were revoked because of law […]
Chelsea have agreed to a deal for the transfer of defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County on a season-long loan, as reported by football.london. The 20-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea’s academy from Everton in 2023, is poised to join the Magpies for the upcoming season in search of regular first-team opportunities. An […]
A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday. Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch’s death. One of the messages had said […]
FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine […]
Peter Uzoho Hunter Biden has spoken about his father, the former United States President, Mr Joe Biden’s ongoing cancer treatment, saying the former US president’s condition has become increasingly difficult for the family to watch. Hunter said Joe Biden’s cancer had spread to his bones and described the illness as painful and debilitating.He made the […]
Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed. Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s deteriorating condition, describing it to BBC as very sad to watch. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s […]
Hunter Biden, son of former United States President Joe Biden, has disclosed that his father’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones, describing the condition as “very painful” and “debilitating”. Hunter made the disclosure in an emotional interview with the BBC published on Saturday, providing a fresh update on the former president’s health. “I wish he […]
An appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom, enraging the US leader and setting up another Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed […]
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal […]
Oluchi Chibuzor with agency report A United States federal appeals court yesterday ordered Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. “Each President is a temporary tenant, not […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the […]
Former Chelsea player, John Obi Mikel, has identified Arsenal, the reigning champions, as the team to beat in this season’s Premier League. The Gunners claimed the league title in the 2025-26 season, ending a 22-year drought for the Premier League trophy. Mikel shared his insights during an episode of his ObiOne podcast, where he was […]
Print article Share Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and […]
As phones technology continues to evolve in 2026, manufacturers are packing more storage into their flagship devices than ever before. With 8K video recording, AI-powered editing, console-quality gaming and increasingly larger apps, 128GB is no longer enough for many users. Today, several premium smartphones are available with up to 1TB and even 2TB of internal […]
Samsung and iPhones continue to dominate the premium smartphone camera market in 2026, with both brands offering flagship devices capable of professional-quality photography and videography. Here are five of the best camera phones from the two brands. 1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful camera phone, featuring a high-resolution […]
When armed groups attacked the border post of Am-Dafok in northeastern CAR on 30 June 2026, most analysts asked the familiar question: who was behind the attack, and how resilient is Russia’s presence? The right question is different. Why can Russia not simply leave the Central African Republic — even if it wanted to? The […]
In mid-June of 2026, the two rival factions claiming to be Libya’s official government agreed to a power sharing deal. In it, Prime Minister Abdul Dbeibah, the leader of the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Triopli in western Libya, and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the power behind of the unrecognised Government […]
After the US-Iran war caused energy prices to soar, ballooning Egypt’s energy import bill, the government has doubled down on plans to boost renewable energy in the country’s power mix – part of its broader plan to become a clean energy export hub for the region. With abundant sunshine, swathes of unused desert land and […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has deepened its social footprint by distributing educational materials in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. General Manager, Social Performance Department, Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant, Ademola Adeyemi, described it as an extension of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) schemes. According […]
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu No fewer than three persons were abducted yesterday when armed men stormed a Church in Enugu community thereby throwing residents in panic and fear. The Enugu State Point Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), SP Daniel Ndukwe, saying that the abduction happened “within the precinct […]
The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects during a routine intelligence-led raid at a criminal black spot in Osogbo as part of its ongoing operations to combat crime across the state. According to a statement issued by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, […]
Chelsea have finalized the signing of Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, as reported by Marca. Chavarria solidified his status as one of the most coveted wing-backs in Spanish football last season, making 44 appearances across all competitions and contributing one goal along with three assists. The Blues have been compelled to seek a new left-back […]
Former West Ham player, Mateus Fernandes, has disclosed the reasons behind his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur, instead of Manchester United this summer. He shared insights regarding his discussion with Tottenham boss, Roberto De Zerbi prior to the significant transfer. Following West Ham United’s relegation, Fernandes was widely rumoured to be leaving the club. Both […]
Manchester United icon, Rio Ferdinand, has lauded the performances of midfielder Mason Mount during the club’s pre-season tour thus far. Mount transferred to United from fellow Premier League powerhouse Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of £55 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Despite the significant transfer cost, […]
Manchester City defender, Josko Gvardiol has opened up on new manager, Enzo Maresca’s style of play and tactics following their preseason defeat to Inter Milan on Saturday. He believes the Italian is capable of upholding the standards set by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He is confident that the former Chelsea manager possesses the necessary […]
Applying for a United States visa does not guarantee approval, as every application is assessed based on requirements established under U.S. immigration law. According to the U.S. Department of State, visa applicants are generally required to appear for an interview with a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, where their information and eligibility […]
UEFA are demanding for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, after he scrapped the “shabby, back-room deal” to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino tried to sell a £3.1 billion stake to a group of private investors led by Josh Kushner, who is an extended relation of US President Donald Trump – But his […]
Hull City owner, Acun Ilicali has slammed Real Madrid for supposedly fabricating ‘false narratives’ regarding the Tigers’ alleged interest in acquiring Los Merengues player, Carlos Espi. The Tigers, who triumphed in the EFL Championship play-off final in May, are eager to secure a new forward as they prepare for the Premier League this summer. Consequently, […]
Getting married to a US citizen does not automatically mean a marriage will qualify for immigration purposes. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally determines whether a marriage is legally valid based on the law of the place where the marriage took place. In most cases, a valid marriage certificate serves as initial evidence […]
UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup This decision was taken at an emergency meeting of all UEFA’s 55 member associations this afternoon. Infantino has given football associations until September 19, to back his plan to sell off part of FIFA […]
• Walson-Jack admits administrative errors Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that the police won’t be able to produce the embattled Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi without a warrant from a competent court. To this end, Disu yesterday in Abuja told […]
Standard Chartered has announced a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income outlook for the full year. The international bank reported a record operating income of USD11.6 billion, with profit before tax rising 9 per cent to […]