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The 2026 World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record for the men’s tournament, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 set during the 1994 World Cup – and the group stages have only just ended.As ever, fans have brought colour and fun to the tournament – from Mexico’s duck mascot to Norway’s Viking rowers, with plenty more in between. Here are a selection of our favourite images of fans at the matches and at watch parties across the globe.Group A (below): Czechia, Mexico, South Africa, South KoreaGroup B (below): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C (below): Brazil, Haiti,…

Ochuko Iduemre Taken together, these achievements reveal a leadership driven by innovation, strategic planning, and institutional development. They demonstrate a commitment not merely to managing a university but to transforming it into a modern centre of excellence capable of competing with the best institutions in Africa and beyond” In the life of every great institution, there comes a defining moment when visionary leadership meets opportunity and transforms challenges into progress. At the University of Benin (UNIBEN), that moment appears to be unfolding under the stewardship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bright Edoba Omoregie, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), whose administration has…

AIIMS Paramedical admit card 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the AIIMS Paramedical Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the BSc Paramedical Entrance Examination at aiimsexams.ac.in.Those candidates who have registered can now download their hall tickets from the official AIIMS examination website by logging in with their registered mobile number and password.As per the officials, AIIMS BSc Paramedical Entrance Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on July 4, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode at designated examination centres across the country. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards well in advance to…

The sudden eruption of fresh hostilities in the Gulf – just 10 days after Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict – threatens to put the two countries back on the path to war.It appears the deliberately opaque wording in the memorandum has been unable to withstand the pressure of conflicting interpretations, and as a result supporters of the deal inside Tehran are on the back foot. Statements to the effect that Iran’s government should never have agreed to reopen the strait of Hormuz are proliferating – and not just among the country’s hardliners.The…

Vancouver, Canada – As the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada comes up for its first joint mandatory review on July 1, experts say the chances of it being renewed have reduced, given how mercurial US President Donald Trump can be.Trump had pushed for a new deal during his first term to replace the North America Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe result was the USMCA agreement, which came into effect on July 1, 2020, and is slated to expire after 16 years.Now, on the USMCA’s sixth anniversary, the three countries…

100 US dollar banknotes symbols of the global economy spread out on a table in Clermont-Ferrand France on June 12 2025. (Photo by Romain Costaseca / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by ROMAIN COSTASECA/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesHow soon we forget that bitcoin and cryptocurrencies were billed as a response to centuries worth of fiat currency instability. The latter is worth noting for a variety of reasons, including a recent interview of Milken Institute senior advisor Michael Piwowar about money. Let’s start with Piwowar on bitcoin. Piwowar observed that “The problem with Bitcoin is price volatility.…

On a quiet summer morning, above a small mid-western town, an American flag is waving in the breeze. The camera cuts to a father helping his son at the wheel of a tractor, and flits to a smiling couple on a grass-lined pavement, moments before flashing to grainy images of “crypto insiders” in suits.“American families don’t want experiments with their money,” a voice booms. “They want jobs, growth, and available credit. When crypto gets a free pass, communities pay the price.”Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) says it’s now its turn to get its message across. Photograph: Postmodern Studio/AlamyThe 30-second…

Powerful, influential and stupendously wealthy. These are just a few words often used to describe the former Governor of Zamfara State and senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Yari. A man blessed with immense political clout and remarkable staying power, Yari has built a reputation for achieving almost every goal he sets his sights on. However, one ambition has continued to elude him—the exalted office of President of the Senate. In 2023, Yari mounted a spirited and formidable bid for the Senate presidency. He spared neither energy nor resources, mobilising support across political divides and engaging in extensive lobbying efforts. For…

The project also contributes to wider conservation efforts across the region, including habitat restoration work at Kinver Edge, also cared for by the National Trust, where southern red wood ants are being reintroduced.They help maintain the balance of woodland habitats by influencing soil health, insect populations and the wider food web.They also provide natural pest control, preying on insects such as caterpillars and aphids that can damage trees, helping to regulate insect populations and support the long-term health of the woodland.Their large dome-shaped nests also act as biodiversity hotspots.Across the UK, the ants have declined due to habitat loss, woodland…

The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that he is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all times). However, a Nigerian fan, Aniele John Ukpe disagrees. He reasoned that Messi may be greater than Pele in some aspects of football but concludes by saying that Pele remains football’s greatest player till date considering so many…