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Could eating lots of chili peppers affect your cancer risk? Scientists have been debating that question for years, and the answer remains far from simple. While chili peppers contain compounds that have shown anti inflammatory and even anticancer effects in laboratory experiments, some human studies have linked very high consumption to a greater risk of certain cancers of the digestive tract. A large review published in Frontiers in Nutrition examined the available evidence and found that people who consumed the most chili peppers were more likely to develop certain gastrointestinal cancers, especially esophageal cancer. At the same time, researchers emphasized…

Key eventsWICKET! India 43-1 (Rohit c Brook b S Curran 11)Sam Curran, never in doubt. He strikes third ball when Rohit gallivants down the pitch and slices the ball high to Harry Brook at mid-off.Rohit’s dismissal is greeted by huge cheers from the India fans; here comes Virat Kohli.Share7th over: India 43-0 (Rohit 11, Gill 26) Rohit flick-pulls Archer delightfully over square leg for four. There’s still plenty in this pitch, as Archer proves with a sharp lifter that beats Gill later in the over. Gill responds with successive square drives for two, both high-class strokes.“What are your thoughts on…

By Efe Onodjae The organisers of Extravagant Praise 2026 have said no fewer than 5,000 worshippers are expected at this year’s annual gospel concert, which will focus on thanksgiving, Christian unity and soul-winning. The event will hold at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos, on August 14. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos, the Chief Host, Rev. Fr. Alexius Agba, OP, represented by Rev. Fr. Raphael Amen, OP, described the concert as a “channel of grace” designed to unite Christians across denominations through music and worship. According to him, the concert provides a platform for discovering and nurturing young…

Air coolers should not be confused with air conditioning. An air cooler can lower your room temperature by a couple of degrees, while aircon can lower it by tens of degrees. So it’s important to manage your expectations. But air coolers are much more energy efficient: they use a fraction of the electricity of aircon.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Evaporative air coolers work by pulling warm air through water-soaked pads. The water evaporates, which uses energy, so the process cools the air. So while it’s not fridge-cold…

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On Monday, the leaders of nine European countries and Ukraine gathered in Paris and announced a joint programme to develop Europe’s own Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.In a declaration, they promised an integrated missile defence architecture, built through collective effort and shared industrial capacity.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe framing is careful – “purely defensive” – but the context is unmistakable: Russia’s ballistic missile campaign against Ukraine has exposed how thin Europe’s defences are, how scarce and expensive US-made interceptors have become, and how dependent the continent remains on Washington’s goodwill.Here’s what the new coalition is actually planning and…

The Netflix logo is displayed at a company office on May 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesWall Street analysts are raising earnings estimates for a host of stocks that have seen slumping share prices, leaving more attractive valuations heading into second-quarter earnings season.Nicole Inui, head of Americas equity strategy at HSBC Global Investment Research, said expectations for the quarter are high but concentrated in sectors where earnings visibility is relatively strong. She sees opportunities beyond the artificial intelligence trade, including companies that could benefit from tariff refunds and spending tied to the FIFA World Cup.Consensus…

OpenAI has spent the better part of the year involved in lawsuit after lawsuit, including one from the world’s richest man. But last Friday, the company was hit with one of the highest-profile legal actions yet — from Apple. OpenAI’s expensive hardware bet is what’s on the line.Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, filed in Northern California federal court, accused former Apple employees of “stealing Apple’s trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI.” The 41-page complaint states that Apple keeps its “product development, manufacturing, supply chain, technology research, and other innovations confidential” and that “the trade secrets spanning Apple’s hardware operations collectively…

Leaders from the region and across the world are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences on the death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Thursday. He was 74.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who succeeded his father as Qatar’s emir, has been receiving dignitaries, ambassadors and crowds of mourners at the Lusail Palace for three days beginning Monday.Here’s what we know about those who came and are expected to come, according to Amiri Diwan, Qatar’s…