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Eric Stonestreet praised Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for creating a sense of “normalcy” at their wedding despite its huge scale. In a new interview with People, the Modern Family actor discussed being invited to the famous couple’s recent nuptials at Madison Square Garden. “It was awesome,” Stonestreet said. “I mean, I think you’ve read everything that there is to be said about it.” The actor attended with his wife Lindsay Schweitzer and noted, “We were just very conscious of being respectful to the couple. I didn’t want to peep before. I didn’t want to peep after. And then once…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Industries has continued to cushion Nigeria’s fuel market from global price volatility by keeping domestic petrol prices stable despite rising international gasoline prices, higher freight rates, and tightening global supply, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. The market intelligence firm said the refinery’s pricing strategy has helped shield consumers from mounting import costs that are putting upward pressure on fuel prices across West Africa. According to its latest market intelligence, S&P noted that importers supplying the Nigerian market are becoming increasingly concerned over the sharp rise in international gasoline prices, with traders attributing the pressure…

Key eventsZelenskyy thanks Starmer, UK for supporting UkraineUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he and Starmer “paid tribute to the fallen Ukrainian warriors” as part of the UK prime minister’s final foreign trip, and thanked him and the UK for their support throughout the war. “I thank Keir and the United Kingdom for their unwavering respect for our warriors, for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend Ukraine and all of Europe. It is important to always remember the heroism of all our people who stood up for Ukraine. Eternal gratitude to every man and woman who defended Ukraine against…

This article is an on-site version of the Free Lunch newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Thursday and Sunday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersOver the past month, the EU’s digital finance ecosystem has quietly taken several important steps into the future. In late June, the European parliament’s economics committee voted through a proposal to establish a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the euro area. Last week, the full legislature authorised negotiations over such a digital euro with the Council of the EU (where member…

A former member of Morocco’s domestic intelligence service has helped to provide an unprecedented insight into how the north African state used hacking software – including Pegasus spyware – to target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers.Pegasus, which is manufactured by the Israel-based NSO Group, allows its operator to access everything on a target’s mobile phone, including emails, text messages and photographs. It can also activate the phone’s recorder and camera, turning it into a listening device.Although NSO Group says Pegasus is sold only to governments to help them track criminals and terrorists,…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has defended the choice of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, saying the decision showed that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, harbours no prejudice against the Igbo. Okonkwo spoke on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Thursday while responding to questions about Amaechi’s delayed public acknowledgement of his nomination and his own earlier reservations over the vice-presidential slot not going to the Southeast. He said the ADC was addressing concerns raised by some party members through internal dialogue. “The ADC has announced Rotimi Amaechi as…

Scientists have uncovered how a toxin produced by a common gut bacterium gains access to colon cells, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for more than 15 years. The discovery not only explains how the toxin begins damaging the colon, but also points to a possible new way to block its effects before they contribute to colorectal cancer. The findings come from a multi-institutional team led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Published in Nature, the study shows that the toxin, known as…

Lizzy Becherano, Tom HamiltonCloseTom HamiltonSenior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018, , James OlleyCloseJames OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FCMultiple AuthorsJul 15, 2026, 05:47 PM ETATLANTA — Argentina kept alive their dream of back-to-back World Cup wins by stunning England with a late comeback in a 2-1 semifinal victory Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).England, attempting to reach their first final since 1966, looked set to end their 60-year wait after Anthony Gordon gave them the lead early in the second half. And as…

Bela Bajaria, streaming giant Netflix‘s chief content officer, will be honored at this year’s International Emmy Awards with the Emmy Founders Award in recognition of her role in “reshaping the global entertainment landscape.” Bajaria took over as CCO at Netflix in 2023 and has overseen such international breakouts as Squid Game — the Korean dystopian drama has racked up 265.2 million views to date, making it Netflix’s most-watched series ever — and British one-shot series Adolescence, which won eight Emmys. During Bajaria’s tenure, international hits have become pretty standard at Netflix with shows across genres and borders including Spanish thriller Money…

Angela Hartnett is a chef and restaurateur known for her sophisticated yet simple Italian cooking. Her passion for food was instilled in her by her Italian mother and grandmother. After starting out in Gordon Ramsay’s kitchens at Aubergine and Pétrus, Angela became head chef at Pétrus, helping the restaurant achieve a Michelin star. In 2008, she co-opened the now Michelin-starred Murano in London’s Mayfair with Gordon Ramsay before taking full ownership two years later. Several Café Muranos have followed, as have Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood in Hampshire and Cicoria at the Royal Opera House.The Guardian’s journalism is…