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The fires are also reigniting existing tensions between the North American neighbours. US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada over what he called the country’s “willful negligence” in stopping the wildfire threat. “The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air,” Trump said, adding he would call Prime Minister Mark Carney over the country not engaging “in basic Forest Management”. The threat followed complaints by US lawmakers over the wildfires. This week, four Republican lawmakers from Michigan state, which borders Ontario, wrote an open letter to Carney criticising Canada and…

ESPN staffJul 18, 2026, 09:31 AM ETMultiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe third round of the 154th Open Championship is underway.Lucas Herbert started Saturday in the lead after tying the record-low score for a round at a major with 62, alongside Sam Burns. Bryson DeChambeau was just one stroke behind Herbert, but a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie knocked him three shots back.Herbert and Jackson Suber are in the final group and tee off at 10:50 ET.Who will be on top heading into Sunday? Here are the best moments from Saturday at The Open.Full leaderboard

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has named global icon Rihanna as his dream international collaborator. He made the remark during a live stream interview on Twitch with the host @Theboyfromojo. “Rihanna is my dream collab, but she’s not into music again. She makes billions from her makeup business now,” the singer said. Davido acknowledged his admiration for Rihana, noting that a collaboration between them would make “dope music”. The “I Know Who I Be” crooner however expressed uncertainty about the collaboration happening anytime soon. According to him, Rihanna is highly focused on her massively successful Fenty beauty and fashion businesses rather…

Light Nwobodo United Nigeria Airlines has announced a new partnership between its loyalty programme, Unity Rewards and Boulevard Hotels, giving members access to exclusive hospitality benefits and enhanced travel experiences. Under the partnership, Unity Rewards members who stay at any Boulevard Hotels property will enjoy a 25 per cent discount on room rates, inclusive of breakfast, early check-in from 6:00a.m. and late check-out until 5:00p.m., compared to the standard 12:00p.m. check-out time. Members will also receive a complimentary turn-down service during their stay. The collaboration expands the Unity Rewards lifestyle network to 12 hotel partners, alongside fitness centres and other…

Iran launched a wave of attacks against US allies in the Middle East, as the renewal of US strikes on Iran entered a second week and fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.Kuwait has accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, such as a power and water desalination plant. Kuwait, which is extremely arid, relies on desalinated water for about 90% of its drinking water.The country was forced to briefly close its airspace as it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, and said several Kuwaiti firefighters and a worker were injured while battling blazes sparked by…

Sylvester Idowu in Warri  Businessman, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has faulted the growing trend of newly elected politicians and candidates organising lavish thanksgiving ceremonies immediately after winning elections. He cited concerns over ostentatious displays of wealth amid economic hardship, the politicisation of religious pulpits, and the insensitivity of celebrating political victories while citizens struggle for survival. Onuesoke, who made the observation while addressing journalists in Warri yesterday, pointed out that public office is a call to service and not an occasion for self-congratulation. “You were elected to serve the people, not to celebrate as though you have finally secured personal wealth,” he…

The AI trade dominated the market once again this week, upstaging an impressive start to the second-quarter earnings season. Cooler-than-expected June reports on consumer and producer prices offered encouraging signs that inflation continued to ease, while earnings from the nation’s largest banks reinforced the strength of capital markets. At the same time, investors kept one eye on the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran traded airstrikes again, adding to uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate crude spiked 15.5% last week to above $82 per barrel, while international benchmark Brent crude jumped nearly 16% to just above…

Soccer fans looking to watch the 2026 World Cup on US television have been presented with two very different options this tournament.The first is Fox Sports, a cousin of Fox News owned by the same parent company and the sole network airing matches in English in the US. Audiences tuning in to Fox, which acquired the exclusive English broadcast rights in 2015, are met with coverage that reflects the network’s “America first” aesthetic, with promos for pro-Donald Trump talkshows, advertising breaks during games and the frequent, grating presence of host Alexi Lalas.The second option is Telemundo, available through a subscription…

Andy Burnham risks his first confrontation with Labour MPs if he announces new oil and gas drilling licences when he becomes prime minister, insiders have warned.Speculation is rife that Burnham will announce some new plans for drilling in the North Sea after he is installed in Downing Street on Monday.In the party’s 2024 manifesto, it pledged to honour existing exploration licences but not issue new ones.Burnham’s team have not confirmed the details of any proposals and whether they would involve new exploration licences or so-called “tiebacks” – where offshore oil and gasfields are connected to already approved production facilities via…

Consider a thought experiment. Two graduate students have written identical dissertations: the same experiments, the same data, the same robust findings. One is written as a standard, cautious text that flatters the subfield whose intuitions drove the design and to whom the findings will feel familiar. The other reframes the study for a different, but equally relevant, audience—one holding different suppositions and therefore open to being surprised into shifting its position. The latter approach is more valuable for good reasons: the scientific community and the world will learn more.