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It is not too late to get a good deal on your holiday car rental, even if you have booked already and are travelling soon. But there are many pitfalls to avoid so that you do not end up paying over the odds.A survey from Which? found that one in eight people who had hired a car in the past two years had ended up paying more than they were first quoted.“Booking car hire should be straightforward, but hidden fees, unclear terms and costly add-ons still make it difficult for travellers to compare prices and know who is really offering the best deal,”…

Arsenal are exploring a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, while the Spanish giants are reportedly advancing their efforts to sign RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. Sky Sports News on Saturday reported that there has been no club-to-club contact between Arsenal and Real Madrid over Vinicius, but the Premier League club’s interest is genuine. The Brazilian is one of several forwards Arsenal are exploring, with Julian Alvarez, Diomande and Bradley Barcola also among their options. Vinicius, 26, has entered the final year of his contract with Real Madrid. If an agreement cannot be reached on a new deal,…

A few days ago, the second smart school built by the Otti administration was commissioned. It is located at Umuomaiukwu, a rural community in Isiala Ngwa North LGA. Umuomaiukwu is one of the three villages that make up the Autonomous Community known as Agburuezeukwu which is part of the larger Oha Nsulu. The mere mention of the words SMART SCHOOL evokes certain reactions. There is this feeling in some quarters that the state has been lagging behind in the implementation of the smart schools policy. Those who feel this way are not completely wrong. Even the governor himself said at…

Enugu Air has formally addressed online reports regarding the airworthiness and history of its Embraer E170 aircraft that experienced a runway excursion at Benin Airport on July 23. In an official statement released on Saturday, the airline pushed back against circulating claims regarding the aircraft’s prior ownership and operational history, clarifying that the aircraft was fully certified and cleared by regulatory authorities prior to the flight. Enugu Air confirmed that the jet—operating as Flight 4264 with registration mark 5N-ENR—was flying under a valid Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) issued and routinely maintained in accordance with the strict regulations of the Nigeria…

Prediction market Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter on Friday demanding that the streaming service take down the trailer for an upcoming documentary. In the letter, Kalshi claimed the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.” “Instadocs: The Prediction Games” is a documentary about the rise of prediction markets. According to Netflix, the film — part of the streamer’s “Instadoc” series of fast-turnaround documentaries  — features interviews with both Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan and Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. The trailer, however, focuses on a recent party in Las Vegas, where men who have “made…

•When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantly By Onochie Anibeze What was intended to be a brief exchange at the airport lasted over thirty minutes as we discussed major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, Peter Obi answered every question without appearing rushed. Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation I began with security, an issue that weighs heavily on Nigerians. I asked what his immediate priorities would be if elected president. He responded that the primary responsibility of any government is the…

You have full access to this article via your institution. Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.Whatever its purpose, the set up for this body-slamming behaviour requires impressive cognitive sophistication, the study authors write. (Kathryn Ayres)Orcas (Orcinus orca) have been spotted ramming sharp-tail sunfish (Masturus lanceolatus) so hard that they explode. The gory display involved a female orca holding a dead sunfish in place for a male to speed into. In the aftermath, a juvenile orca ate some of the fleshy pieces of the fish, while the adult…

Jul 24, 2026, 08:57 PM ETNEW YORK — Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles surged to 100-meter wins at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night.The 26-year-old Richardson got off to a slow start but quickly made up time, finishing in 10.77 seconds to breeze past training partner Kayla White and win by 0.13 seconds at Icahn Stadium.”It feels phenomenal to be back in a better place — healthy, mentally, physically, emotionally,” Richardson, who battled injuries last year, said in an interview with Peacock after the race. “It shows that hard work pays off.”Lyles, the reigning Olympic champion, was trailing…

Afrobeats singer Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has debuted a new hairstyle, drawing reactions from fans and other social media users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer shared the new profile photographs on his X handle on Friday, replacing his signature dreadlocks with a low-cut hairstyle. He captioned the post with “NewProfilePic”. The post quickly generated buzz from social media, drawing reactions from fans and followers. Many users praised the singer’s new appearance, describing the hairstyle as a refreshing look and expressing anticipation for new music. Some fans also shared humorous comments comparing his latest…

There’s been a marked shift towards less-processed ice-cream since I tested vanilla ice-cream for this column last summer. Most ice-cream on the market used to be a cocktail of gums and emulsifiers, but now they’re of much higher quality and with fewer additives.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.All today’s chocolate ice-creams are sophisticated, rich and complex, with deep, dark flavours, and I scored them on taste and texture first (I favour denser, French-style, custard-based ice-creams). I also prioritised smoothness and mouthfeel.I awarded extra marks to products that…