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In the Hooghly district of West Bengal, just a short walk from his home, photographer Soumayan Biswas found himself circling the edges of a large village pond, searching – as he often does – for “stories”. He remembers that the weather was “cloudy that day, and the wind was light”. It was the kind of muted afternoon when your attention is sharpened.The story appeared in the form of Sabana, a 12-year-old student lying beside a tangle of fishing nets. Biswas had never met her before and, while spending some time around her, was struck by how absorbed she was in her…

Murnaghan ‘died peacefully’ at his home in London on Saturday, says his familyTV presenter Dermot Murnaghan “died peacefully” at his home in north London on Saturday morning “following a period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family said in a statement.More details to follow … Continue reading…

At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 24: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is congratulated by Dylan Harper #2 and Stephon Castle #5 after scoring a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 24, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFresh off an appearance in the NBA…

Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft’s Quantum Lab in Denmark.

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has counselled President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the security of Nigerians over campaign activities for the 2027 general election, even as he welcomed the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State. In a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku commended the courage, professionalism and sacrifice of the officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies whose gallantry made the rescue operation possible. The former vice president noted…

Nature, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02185-1Nature staff discuss the landmark moment when a mammal was first cloned from an adult cell — plus, the first direct observation of ocean-floor crust being created.

Jul 11, 2026, 04:16 AM ETManchester United are rumoured to be interested in Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, while Sporting Kansas City have emerged as a candidate to sign Mohamed Salah.Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTrending rumorsManchester United are rumoured to be interested in Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Image Photo Agency/Getty Images- The Sun reports that former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s desired salary is proving to be something of a barrier in the Egypt star’s potential move to Saudi Arabia, and now the Athletic reports that…

A one-sitting read is typically the domain of the short story – a form that largely depends on a reader’s pure, unbroken attention. But there is some­thing special about the intensity of beginning and ending an entire book in a single day. Of all my reading experiences, these have been among the most memorable.As a judge for last year’s Booker prize, faced with 153 books and just over six months in which to read them, it was my task to try to turn every novel into one that could be read in a day. While I loved the experience, it…

Ferdinand Ekechukwu “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” is the bestselling 2010 debut novel by Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin. The scandalous, dark comedy follows a wealthy, uneducated polygamist in Ibadan whose patriarchal household is upended when his fourth wife, an educated university graduate, is brought in and unwittingly uncovers the dark secrets of his three senior wives. The novel is making its way to cinemas across Nigeria and multiple international territories this December, positioning it as a major holiday theatrical event, and EbonyLife Films recently unveiled the cast list. A major big-screen adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s widely acclaimed book,…