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The Sentinels9.50pm, BBC FourThis French counterfactual thriller about lab-grown super-soldiers in the first world war has sustained itself convincingly; as the final two episodes drop, the political intrigue and action sequences dovetail perfectly. The mission to free Mazauric is in jeopardy – which is worrying as it’s clear that everything depends upon it. Phil HarrisonSussex: Jewel of the South Coast7pm, Channel 5Exactly why this show opts for a title that risks alienating viewers from every other county on the south coast is hard to fathom. This instalment of the continuing profile takes in a lifeguard, a Chichester cleric working to…

The first book I read willingly was Bridget Jones’s Diary. I was 19. Up to that point, I hadn’t been much of a reader. I’d been more into football, or Baywatch, or Robin Budd in the year above – anything really. Given the choice between reading a book and staring at a wall, I would have plumped for the latter.After finishing my A-levels, I worked in a barbecue restaurant in Portsmouth – which is where I found Bridget Jones. The book was lying around in the staffroom. I picked it up and read a few pages, and then a few…

Africa has emerged as one of the most strategic frontiers for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic transformation. With a population projected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, abundant natural resources, a rapidly expanding middle class, and the world’s youngest workforce, the continent is increasingly attracting the attention of governments, multinational corporations, investors, development institutions, and entrepreneurs. Against this backdrop, global business summits hosted in Africa and across the world on Africa, have become vital platforms for dialogue, partnership-building, and economic cooperation. From investment forums and trade expos to leadership conferences and innovation summits, these gatherings bring together policymakers, business…

The rise of “proteinmaxxing” – a trend in which consumers try to eat as much protein as possible – could lead to higher prices for infant formula, experts warn.Whey protein, a key ingredient in infant formula, has surged in popularity over the past year as health professionals emphasise the benefits of protein.The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, which suppress appetite, has also boosted demand for concentrated whey protein – often found in protein shakes and bars – as users seek to preserve muscle mass while losing weight.As demand rises, so do prices. Expana, a global market intelligence platform, said…

Nigeria’s rapidly expanding youth population offers immense economic potential, but unlocking the demographic dividend will require urgent investments in education, skills, healthcare, jobs and inclusive policies that empower young people, writes Michael Olugbode For a country blessed with one of the largest youth populations in the world, Nigeria’s demographic reality presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a defining challenge. The millions of young Nigerians entering adulthood every year represent a vast pool of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and human capital capable of reshaping the nation’s economic future. Yet, without deliberate and sustained investments, the same population advantage could become a source of…

Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn’t recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I’d be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra.This isn’t just a drive. It’s a 4K HDMI dock and a USB-C hub too. It’s a veritable USB-C Swiss Army Knife for all your main gadgets: laptop, tablet, phone, Steam Deck, even the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.And this USB multitool has built-in MagSafe pattern magnets to stick it to your iPhone, Pixel, or anything…

NewsFeedPolice detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned Kashmiri activist group says that at least 30 people have been killed in clashes during regional elections this past week.Published On 1 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Despite some rain in the forecast in the coming week, it will not be enough to end drought conditions.When rain falls in the summer months, high daytime temperatures can mean that the water quickly evaporates away from the soil. Meanwhile, a series of quick downpours such as heavy summer showers or thunderstorms may appear to give large rainfall totals, but the rain falls faster than the soil can absorb it.The ideal scenario is for rain to fall overnight to mitigate the loss from evaporation. However, to alleviate the drought there would still need to be a prolonged spell of rain…

The latest medals table for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from Paramount Pictures’ upcoming adaptation of her bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone, alleging she was repeatedly antagonised behind the scenes during production. The comments come months before the film’s worldwide release and despite growing anticipation surrounding the adaptation, which features an ensemble cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Nigerian music star Ayra Starr. Adeyemi, who wrote the bestselling novel and co-wrote the screenplay for the adaptation, described the project as “the worst thing I have ever had to live…