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John R. Bolton, a former top adviser to President Trump who became one of his most outspoken critics, is expected to plead guilty Friday morning to mishandling classified information in a case that could send him to prison.Mr. Bolton, is set to appear in Federal District Court in Greenbelt, Md., and admit to a single charge of illegal retention of classified information over notes he compiled for a book that excoriated Mr. Trump, according to people with knowledge of the terms of a plea deal with prosecutors.Under the plea deal, which must still be approved by a judge, Mr. Bolton…

A placebo, or fake supplement, may offer real benefits for older adults, according to new research from psychologists at the Università Cattolica in Milan. After taking placebo pills for three weeks, participants showed improvements in both physical performance and cognitive function. Surprisingly, the benefits were seen even when participants knew the pills contained no active ingredients. The study, published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, was led by Diletta Barbiani, Alessandro Antonietti, and Francesco Pagnini. It was supported by PNRR grants through the Age-IT project. “The study is part of an established line of research in which…

World football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association, officials said Thursday, barring the country from all international competitions. Nepal is currently ranked 175th in FIFA’s world rankings. The women’s national team ranks 88th. FIFA said in a letter to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) that the decision came after “undue interference by a third party”, referring to arguments between ANFA and Nepal’s National Sports Council, the country’s authority for sports administration, over governance of Nepali football. FIFA holds that a national football association must operate independently of government bodies. FIFA decided on Wednesday “to suspend ANFA with…

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) was really hoping to welcome Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi (It Was Just An Accident) to its 60th edition and 80th anniversary edition in the Czech spa town. But a travel ban for the Oscar nominee and another prison sentence that he is facing in Iran shattered that hope. In early June, an Iranian court upheld a verdict finding Panahi guilty of “propaganda against the regime,” a sentence of one year in prison and a two-year travel ban. The Cannes Palme d’Or 2025 winner is also prohibted from joining political and social groups and associations. The Czech festival…

Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Dennis Guwor, has commended the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Thursday in Asaba, Mr Guwor described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing national discourse on policing, security and true federalism. Mr Guwor, who is also the speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, noted that state legislatures had consistently supported community-based policing across the country. According to him, decentralised policing will enhance security response and address peculiar challenges within local communities. “Nigerians deserve a policing structure that understands…

The monarch of Atijere Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Samuel Adeoye, has called on the National Boundary Commission to intervene in the boundary dispute between Ondo and Ogun states over the oil-rich Eba Island. He cautioned prospective investors against purchasing land from any single community in the disputed area, saying all affected kingdoms must be involved in decisions concerning the island pending a final resolution of the boundary dispute. Oba Adeoye also condemned Ogun State’s claim to the ownership of the island, insisting that the territory belongs to Ondo State. Both Ondo and Ogun states…

In 2026, a mounting housing crisis in Western nations has finally forced its way onto the agenda of some of the world’s richest governments.In the UK, a landmark renters’ rights law took effect in England and Wales on May 1, ending “no-fault” evictions in one of the country’s biggest private-rental reforms in decades.Across the Channel, the European Commission and Parliament have launched a new push on housing affordability, while in Washington, the United States Senate has advanced a rare bipartisan bill aimed at loosening barriers to new construction and expanding affordable housing supply.Experts say the lack of affordable housing is…

Ecuador and Ivory Coast booked their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday, while Germany’s hopes of a deep run suffered a setback despite topping Group E. Ecuador Stun Germany to Seal Knockout Spot Ecuador produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, defeating Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium to secure qualification as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Read Also: World Cup: FIFA introduces new yellow card rule to reduce player suspensions Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive goal 13 minutes from time after Nilson Angulo had cancelled out Leroy Sane’s controversial second-minute…

Productivity company Notion is shutting down its email product, Notion Mail, on September 22. The company said it is discontinuing its email inbox in favor of its AI agent offering. It noted that users were increasingly handing over the reins of their email to the agents, and not opening their inbox at all. “As Notion agents have gotten more capable, we’ve seen more users hand off email workflows to them. Today, more than half of Notion Mail users manage emails without ever opening their inbox. So, we’re going all in on using agents to run your inbox,” the company said…

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with wives of the 36 state governors in Abuja during which he canvassed for people’s support for the policies of President Bola Tinubu-led government at the centre. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has risen in stout defence of the economic reforms agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the policies being implemented are meant to build lasting foundations that would benefit generations of Nigerians yet unborn. Spealing at the opening of a meeting to review the second-quarter activities of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) at the State House, Abuja, Mrs…