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A Montreal police officer was killed in a shootout on Monday, and for almost three tense hours, city residents were urged to shelter in place as the authorities searched for a suspect.One gunman was killed at the scene, according to the police, but they urged residents to stay indoors as they searched for a second suspect. In the end, they announced that there had been only one.“The immediate threat to the public is no longer present,” said the Montreal police chief, Fady Dagher. “Shelter-in-place is no longer required.”The shooting took place in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. It appears to have occurred…

For months, he tried desperately to avoid this moment.But on Monday, Keir Starmer finally announced his resignation as prime minister, bowing to a long-simmering mutiny inside his Labour Party. The decision very likely paves the way for Andy Burnham, a popular former mayor, to become the country’s next leader.Mr. Starmer, who vowed as recently as Friday not to “walk away” from his job, said that he would only remain in office until a new party leader was selected. His decision to depart will usher in Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, extending a period of political turmoil in the…

Amazon ‘s four-day Prime Day event this week could reveal something more important for the e-commerce giant than just a big sales number. Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers’ to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value. Prime Day kicks off at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday (or 3:01 a.m. ET) and runs through June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday (or 2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday). In addition to tons of deals across more than 35 categories, Amazon is putting an extra…

Polymarket is seeking the CFTC’s permission to bring its main exchange back to the US, but also offers a more limited, US-regulated version of its trading service through a mobile app. Polymarket launched the app last year after acquiring QCX, a firm that is licensed by the CFTC and now operates under the name Polymarket US. The Journal said it reviewed 1,105 videos made by 10 creators and identified fake bets totaling $1.9 million. While most of the videos were of fake bets being placed, there were 118 videos of “creators reacting to outdated footage or fake headlines suggesting they’d…

After much braggadocio that he would not accept a vice presidential ticket, former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, last week accepted to be running mate to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 general election. Announcing the decision, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Amaechi’s emergence followed broad consultations within the party and reflected his strong performance as runner-up in the party’s presidential primaries.  This development brings to mind a particular incident that occurred before the ADC presidential primary.  In a live interview, Amaechi was asked whether…

For more than four months, football fields across Lagos have been filled with excitement from parents, coaches, scouts and supporters as hundreds of young footballers have chased their dreams. On Sunday, 28 June, that journey will climax as the seventh edition of the JOF U-13 Cup Football Tournament reaches its grand finale at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Arena. The final match will see VI Foot of Ijora face Fortune Football Academy of Oshodi at 3 p.m., while Soccer City FA of Iwaya and Ultimate Football Academy of Coker Aguda will battle for third place at 1 p.m. More…

Monday is a loaded day of World Cup action, and some of the best goalscorers in the world are looking to put on another show. Defending champions Argentina faced Austria in the first match of the day, and we cashed in when Lionel Messi broke the World Cup record with his 17th goal then added another to give him five at World Cup 2026. Argentina won 2-0, and up next on Monday’s World Cup schedule is 2022 Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe, as his France side takes on Iraq at 5 p.m. Erling Haaland and Norway clash with Senegal at 8 p.m., and the action wraps…

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A good mattress improves your sleep, say mattress makers – and they would, wouldn’t they? But they’re right. The older I get, the more I know it. When I was 20, I could sleep anywhere: a friend’s floor, a sofa – even a phone box one night. These days, I won’t get a single one of 40 winks if I’m not lying on a decent mattress. Comfy but firm, cosy but breathable, and with lots of cool spots for my feet.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Today’s best…

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has rejected the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the exercise was fraught with irregularities. Oluyede, through his campaign organisation, said the declared result did not reflect the true will and democratic aspirations of the people of Ekiti State. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Media and Communications of the Oluyede Campaign Organization, Chief Sanya Atofarati, the candidate alleged that the election was characterised by vote buying, voter intimidation,…