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Argentina’s players celebrate the 3-1 victory over Switzerland at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel the reigning champions to a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday. Alvarez’s curling shot and Martinez’s tap-in settled a tense contest after Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring and Dan Ndoye equalised for the Swiss, who…

If they explain Nigeria to you and you understand, then you are one in a billion. I herein provide yet another instance. It is estimated that the country, with a population of 220 million, has just about 55,000 doctors. That comes to one doctor per 4,400 Nigerians. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 1/1,000. For a country with such a severe shortage of doctors, you would expect all hands to be on deck to address the national emergency. You would expect some extraordinary measures. One would be to create incentives to slow down or halt the “japa” syndrome that is…

Jude Bellingham #10 of England scores his team’s second goal while being guarded by Leo Ostigard #4 of Norway during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesJude Bellingham’s two goals on Saturday in England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup against Norway were certainly not in vain. In fact, his scoring ended up being the difference maker in England’s Three Lions’ 2-1 win in extra time over Norway’s Landslaget to secure a…

NewsFeedNigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state. Authorities say eight suspected kidnappers have been arrested.Published On 12 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve. The multicenter investigation found evidence that reduced activity of the serotonin transporter may accelerate damaging changes in valves already affected by degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR). Researchers at Columbia University’s Department of Surgery led the work in collaboration with the Pediatric Heart Valve Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania, and the Valley Hospital Heart Institute. The study was supported by the…

Key events95 min The Swiss have barely touched the ball in the first minutes of this half. Argentina are trying to pull apart the wall of red defenders.Share93 min Another chance for Argentina, this time by Almada, but it’s handled by Kobel.Share91 min Argentina need less than a minute to get their first chance. They win a corner and Messi takes it short, letting them work it around. Almada has come on to replace Fernandez.Share91 min We are under way.ShareHere we go for extra time. Do Switzerland’s 10 men have enough to climb this next mountain (sorry) or will Messi…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has defended her widely discussed remarks on empowering women through small-scale businesses, insisting that petty traders deserve financial support and reaffirming her commitment to grassroots economic empowerment. Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kogi State, the First Lady addressed the controversy surrounding her June comments, in which she suggested that women could benefit from government grants to establish businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn and producing kuli-kuli. Her remarks had attracted criticism from sections of the public, including the Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmọ́ Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, which argued…

A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.Toronto police said six people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St Clair festival was underway.There was no immediate information about the condition of the four remaining injured. Police initially reported that five people had been found with gunshot wounds.Officers initially urged the public to avoid the area while they responded. Police later said the scene…

Whether steering a security company in a male-dominated industry or rising through the ranks of Rotary, Bukola Bakare has consistently chosen service over status. Now, as the first woman to serve as District Governor of Rotary District 9111, she is determined to leave behind more than a historic milestone, writes Vanessa Obioha  On July 1, 2026, Bukola Bakare officially began her tenure as the first female district governor for Rotary District 9111. In her welcome letter to members, she outlined her vision and mission, pledging accessible leadership through collaboration, transparency, and support for every club in the district. At her…

The Strait of Hormuz. Map graphic DWA Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response.” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought ‌to a halt,” the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement, without giving any details about the ship. The statement said several ships attempted to move through the waterway on an “unauthorised route” and disregarded warnings to correct…