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Gold steadied after the US and Iran flagged early progress in negotiations to end the war that’s upended global markets and stoked inflation.

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

Keir Starmer has finally bowed to intense pressure to stand down as British prime minister as he conceded that he was no longer the right man to lead the country, leaving Andy Burnham all but certain to succeed him.In an extraordinary day at Westminster, Starmer announced a timetable for his departure after months of growing discontent among Labour MPs and cabinet ministers, many unnerved by the threat from Reform UK before the next general election.As the newly elected MP for Makerfield made his way down by train to Westminster, it became increasingly likely Burnham would be crowned Labour leader without…

A scanning electron microscope image of the magic mushroom species Psilocybe cubensis, the highly potent psychedlic that the woman with Alzheimer’s was givenTed Kinsman/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A woman with severe Alzheimer’s disease who spent years communicating in monosyllables started initiating conversations after receiving a large dose of psilocybin. The woman, who also had urinary incontinence and was unable to get around without assistance, also regained control of her bladder and experienced improved mobility in the weeks after taking the drug. While further research is required, the case adds to evidence that psychedelics can acutely alter cognition and brain function. “Her…

PHILADELPHIA — Weather has officially impacted the 2026 World Cup as France, facing Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, was delayed at 5:49 p.m. ET for at least 30 minutes, with France leading 1-0 at half via a goal from Kylian Mbappe. As of 7:20 p.m., the players had still not gotten back onto the field to warm up.The bowl of the stadium was cleared for safety, with fans huddling in the concourse and other covered areas of the stadium until the weather passes. FIFA confirmed the delay, which will mean that the match will restart at a minimum of 15…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before the FCT High Court in Abuja for alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The EFCC earlier arraigned Mr Ayeni on 4 May on 17 counts and ordered his remand in June Correctional Centre in Abuja. However, the charges were subsequently amended to 18 based on additional evidence, prompting the defendant’s re-arraignment on Monday. The anti-graft agency accused Mr Ayeni of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds domiciled in defunct Skye Bank Plc (now…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned members of the public against spreading or relying on false information regarding its ongoing recruitment exercise. In a public notice signed by Okeh Juliet, head of press and public relations for the Secretary to the Board, the CDCFIB said that false information about the recruitment exercise was being circulated across various channels, particularly on social media platforms. The Board said the misleading messages could create confusion and undermine the aspirations of genuine applicants seeking opportunities through the recruitment process. “The public is advised to exercise caution and verify…

There is a mysterious phenomenon in which strong radio signals arrive periodically from space, yet their source remains completely unknown. Known as “long-period radio transients” (LPTs), these phenomena are observed as radio bursts that repeat at intervals ranging from several minutes to several hours. Only a dozen or so examples have been discovered within the Milky Way, and their physical nature has long remained a mystery.Previous research has suggested that candidates for the source of LPTs include neutron stars known as magnetars, which rotate extremely slowly, and binary systems consisting of white dwarfs with companion stars. However, the magnetar hypothesis…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner  of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa  APC promised to “work harder and smarter” to serve the people after his landslide victory. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP’s Dr Wole Oluyede, who scored 40,543 votes. ADC’s Ambassador Dare Bejide came third with 12,872 votes. Like Oyebanji, other APC candidates in six…

The United States government has announced plans to phase out funding for HIV/AIDS programmes in South Africa, citing policy disputes and worsening diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision, reported by BBC News Worldwide, affects support provided through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), marking a major shift in one of the world’s largest HIV response partnerships. The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Pretoria over South Africa’s domestic and foreign policies, including US concerns over policies affecting the white Afrikaner minority. More details According to the report, a US State Department official said a…