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A pregnant woman, Fauziyya Abdulsalam, on Monday insisted on returning the N50,000 bride price she received after her husband, Ishaq Idris, sent her a divorce letter. The complainant had prayed the court to dissolve her union with Mr Idris on the basis of Khul’i, a form of divorce where a woman returns bride price to be free from marriage. She told the court that she was seven months pregnant and would want her ex-husband to continue taking care of the pregnancy. The defendant confirmed N50,000 as the bride price but prayed the court to give him time to reconcile with…

The Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of the chairmanship election in the 18 local government areas of the state, The election was held on Saturday, 11 July. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, chairman of the commission, announced this at a news conference on Sunday in Benin. Mr Aifuobhokhan said the party also won all 192 councillorship seats in the election. The chairman said the election was successfully conducted across the 18 local government areas and 192 wards in the state. According to him, accreditation, voting, sorting, counting, collation and declaration of results…

Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.European giants France and Spain will compete for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, as the first semifinal kicks off in Dallas.Both sides have some star names among their ranks, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal set to play a key role in securing their country’s place in Sunday’s final.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere’s a closer look at some of the key players who will decide Tuesday’s first semifinal.Kylian Mbappe in action against Paraguay…

Person allegedly killed during ICE operation in MaineOne person was reportedly shot and killed during an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house, Ryan Fecteau.“This morning a shooting occurred in Biddeford. A person was killed. ICE was involved. State Police and the Department of Public Safety are now on scene to gather details and would expect the FBI to investigate as well,” he said.Police confirmed to local news that the area where the shooting was reported has been closed and that there was significant police presence.ShareUpdated at 15.23 CESTKey eventsAccording to the Portland Press Herald,…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Volkswagen’s chief executive has confirmed in an internal memo plans to axe 50,000 jobs, underlining his determination to cut costs despite opposition from the carmaker’s supervisory board. The memo to staff from Oliver Blume was the first time the CEO had addressed the possible additional cuts, which would bring the total to 100,000, potentially making it one of the largest job-cutting programmes in corporate history.VW’s supervisory board met on Thursday where its directors failed to agree on the radical staff reduction plans…

NewsFeedYemen’s internationally recognised government says its forces have struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing.Published On 13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping across the world in February 2020, Linda Guamán, a microbiologist at the University UTE in Quito, was ready to serve her country. Ecuador announced its first case on 29 February, and the disease spread quickly. Guayaquil, the nation’s largest city, was hit particularly hard. Hospitals, funeral homes and mortuaries were overwhelmed, with bodies reportedly being abandoned in the streets. Guamán, whose research focused on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, knew that the country would not have enough testing capacity — and she wanted to help.“It was clear to me that I should use all…

Jul 13, 2026, 09:57 AM ETArsenal are ready to move to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, while Bayern Munich remain confident that striker Harry Kane will sign a new long-term contract. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTrending rumorsJulián Álvarez starred for Argentina in their last World Cup game. AP Photo/Ashley Landis- Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez and hope to complete a deal before the end of pre-season training, according to The Independent. Mikel Arteta has identified the…

Mastodon will release a new album, Marrow Deep, on Aug. 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The group previewed the LP with single “Snakes For Dinner,” which features guest vocals from Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Marrow Deep follows 2021’s Hushed and Grim, and was created by the band’s founding members Brann Dailor, Troy Sanders, and Bill Kelliher. The album was “inspired by the three fates of Greek mythology and the fragile threads connecting life, loss, and destiny” and “channels the intense personal experiences of the intervening years into some of the most expansive, adventurous, and emotionally resonant…

I remember my first parkrun: Wimbledon in November 2014. I also remember the words I said to a friend at the end: “never again”. That was a promise that I didn’t so much break as grind into dust: I would complete 355 more of the free community 5ks over the next 12 years.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.My modest running achievements are nothing to brag about: I’ve never run further than 10km, and my times are middling. In fact, the world record for running 5km while juggling…