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Taiwanese authorities have warned that Bavi could bring up to 1m (39 inches) of rainfall. Some 29,000 soldiers have been put on standby to help with relief efforts, according to the island’s defence ministry.Bavi is set to be the largest storm, by size, to hit the island since 1987, Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration told Reuters.Farmers across the region rushed to harvest or protect their crops while the weather held earlier on Friday, while fishermen made sure to secure their vessels tightly.”Don’t be fooled by the nice and calm weather now. A storm like this could be the most terrifying,” 60-year-old…

David SchoenfieldJul 10, 2026, 07:00 AM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995Multiple AuthorsThe All-Star Futures Game takes place Sunday (noon ET) as an always-entertaining part of MLB All-Star festivities. If you’re in the Philadelphia area, check it out — and be sure to arrive early enough for batting practice. It’s always a treat to see the game’s future stars trying to outdo each other.Just a year ago, the Futures Game included Trey Yesavage, months before emerging as a postseason hero for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Konnor Griffin, on his way…

Indie distribution darling Neon is said to be eyeing a launch in the U.K. According to sources, the U.S company — which also has an international sales operation — is considering planting a flag across the Atlantic, with former Studiocanal U.K. boss Danny Perkins reportedly consulting for them about a potential U.K. operation. Neon, renowned for its streak of seven Palme d’Or winners (including this year’s Fjord) and backing Oscar best picture winners such as “Anora” and “Parasite,” has recently begun include U.K. rights in it acquisitions deals alongside North America. Cannes titles “Fjord,” “Sheep in the Box” and “Hope” were all…

Gimlets may be on the small side, but they tend to make up for that by packing a pretty decent punch. This gently spiced, citrus-forward example is no exception, and makes for a gloriously summery aperitif.Cardamom and lemon (or lime) gimletServes 150ml dry gin – we use Bombay Sapphire25ml fresh lemon juice, or lime juice – this works well with either (lime adds a nice touch of bitterness, if you like that kind of thing)15ml runny honey 2-3 crushed green cardamom pods, or 1 pinch green cardamom powder1 twist lemon peel, or lime peel, to garnish (optional)Put a gimlet glass…

Ghana and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Digital STEM education in Ghana. The MoU seeks to implement the second phase of the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (D-STEM) Education project, with the Republic of Korea committing US$38 million to support the initiative. Building on the achievements of the STEM Phase I Project, the new programme will expand coverage to the Eastern, Central, Northern and Ashanti regions, targeting junior high school students in 12 districts and 713 schools across the beneficiary regions. The six-year project, which will run from 2026 to 2032,…

The return of fighting between the United States and Iran threatens to extend the global energy crisis, the International Energy Agency has warned.The risk that the resumption of hostilities could scupper hopes of a swift recovery in energy markets was flagged by the United Nations agency on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe warning came as a lull in action from US and Iranian forces appeared to pave the way for efforts to revive diplomacy, although sources cautioned that the US military remains ready to resume attacks.World oil demand is on track to fall this year for the…

Scottish police have warned people to factcheck online claims before going to protests, after crowds gathered outside two homes in Glasgow this week, in one case as a result of mistaken identity.Police Scotland said that several nights of disorder in Scotland’s biggest city had “clearly been orchestrated by individuals who are not from Glasgow”.It added that a further protest based on entirely false information was planned for the weekend.Large gatherings in the Glasgow neighbourhoods of Cranhill on Tuesday and Castlemilk on Thursday followed online speculation that men accused of serious crimes were living in those areas.The first disturbance resulted from…

By: Abdulkareem Mojeed, Ekemini Simon, Chuwang Dungs, Famrah Bagudu, Fortune Eronmonsele, Oluwakemi Adelagun, Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu, Auwal Umar, Ogalah Dunamis, Afolabi Joseph, Manasseh Mbachii, Emmanuel Agbo, Abubakar Abdulrasheed, Oluwole Josiah, Falmata Daniel, Folashade Ogunrinde, Idowu Omotoyosi, and Chinagorom Ugwu In June, Lagos fashion designer Lolade Fayemi took her 6kg gas cylinder to refill station in Baruwa, Iyana-Ipaja, with plans to buy 2kg of cooking gas. But to her dismay, she discovered that the price had jumped from about ₦1,700 per kilogramme to ₦2,500 within a week. She could only afford and eventually paid for 1 kilogramme. “The price is ridiculous.…

Platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok will need to take action to deal with scam adverts, under new proposals from Ofcom.The regulator has published draft measures it says big tech should take to protect people from falling victim to fraudulent ads online – along with a list of services which will face more responsibilities under the Online Safety Act (OSA).It says more than half of UK adults have come across potentially fraudulent ads online, with over a third seeing them often.If the draft measures pass into law, firms which fail to comply could be made to pay £18m or 10%…

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has showcased the nation’s tourism potential to the visiting Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Al-Halil. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has stressed the need for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the beauty and diversity that defines the country and explore the nation’s rich tourism potential. Speaking while receiving in auduence the Ambassador, State of Qatar to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail at the State House, Abuja, Mrs Tinubu said the nation needs to explore the tourism industry as a veritable source of revenue. “We have…