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FIFA has opened an investigation into Argentinian players’ display of a political banner after their World Cup semifinal victory over England, a move that violated its stadium code of conduct and struck a nerve in the United Kingdom over political sovereignty.Defender Lisandro Martinez and unused substitute Giovani Lo Celso held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, meaning “The Falklands are Argentinian”, as they celebrated the win on the pitch, grinning and waving to fans in the stands after securing a dramatic comeback win on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe move sparked a row in the…

The search for life outside our solar system has taken another twist as researchers revealed they have discovered an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet 49 light years away that could have liquid water on its surface.Atmospheres have previously been found around gas giant exoplanets as well as “sub-Neptunes”. There have also been signs of such envelopes around rocky exoplanets that sit outside their star’s habitable zone – a region in which liquid water could exist on the planet’s surface, and hence potentially support life.But the new discovery is different.“This is the first actually observationally confirmed atmosphere on a rocky planet…

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Viewers may have to do a little hunting or channel-surfing if they want to watch tonight’s controversial address to the nation from President Donald Trump. ABC and NBC will opt to stream Trump’s speech on their streaming platforms, rather than carry it live on their networks. NBC says that it will broadcast a special report when the speech concludes. “ABC News will run President Trump’s speech on ABC News Live and ABC News Radio with comprehensive, anchored coverage,” an ABC News spokesperson says. “We will also cover the speech in our regular network newscasts and, as always, our Special Report team is…

The best product I’ve ever reviewed for the Filter cost less than £10 and sent me to sleep. When I tested sleep aids last year in an effort to tackle insomnia, an eye mask helped me nod off faster and stay asleep for longer than numerous purported zzz-enhancers, including magnesium and lavender spray. Between you and me, it also worked better than the melatonin tablets I’d brought back from a trip to the US.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Even so, when I was asked to test a…

Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother, Mary Amaechi. She was 89. Mrs Amaechi died peacefully on Thursday, according to a statement issued by Mr Amaechi’s media office. The family described the late matriarch as a woman of strong Christian faith who devoted her life to serving her family, community and God. “Late Mrs Mary Amaechi was a cherished matriarch who held her family together in love, peace, and unity. She was a community woman leader and a Christian leader, whose belief and faith in God was firm and resolute,”…

Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner “momager” Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Jenner, 70, announced the news on Thursday on social media: “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.”No cause of death was immediately provided. Campbell, also known as MJ Shannon, appeared on the family’s reality programmes multiple times since they were first brought into the spotlight with Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which premiered in 2007. “She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments. She showed me how to…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Netflix’s shares fell more than 8 per cent on Thursday despite as-expected earnings after the streaming giant forecast its worst revenue growth in three years.Its projection of 11.7 per cent year-on-year growth in the third quarter came in below Wall Street consensus and would mark the slowest expansion since 2023.The stock fell after hours even as Netflix largely met expectations for its second-quarter earnings. It reported price rises in the first half had “gone well”, helping to drive revenue 13 per cent…

A man who was paralysed from the chest down in a swimming accident six years ago has been able to feed himself and drink from a cup thanks to a brain implant that bypasses his spinal cord injury.Keith Thomas of Massapequa, New York, could not lift his arms off his wheelchair when he agreed to trial the technology in 2021, but after surgery to implant electrodes in his brain and many months of training, he was able to move the limbs again.Researchers fitted Thomas with a brain-computer interface that not only helped him move his arms and hands, but also…

Amby Uneze writes on the need for Mbaise sub-zone to use its position of strength to support Sir Basil Maduka towards 2027 Imo East Senatorial seat. Politics is not merely about winning elections; it is about securing the future of a people. Every election presents an opportunity for communities to make strategic choices that will shape their place in history. For the people of Mbaise sub-zone in Owerri Senatorial zone of Imo State, the 2027 senatorial election offers one such defining moment. This is not simply about supporting a political party. It is about asking a fundamental question: When history…