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The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis with 69 players battling it out at the St. Jude Championship, with the top 50 advancing to next week’s BMW Championship. Unlike in 2025, all of the top stars will be playing in Memphis, as Rory McIlroy committed to the first playoff event field after skipping the opener last year — in part because he starts down in 12th in the standings in 2026. The only absence is Daniel Berger, who was 60th but opted not to commit to the field in Memphis. That means McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham…

The family of Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer, Tope Osoba, has provided an account of the circumstances surrounding her death, saying she had been battling emotional distress, unmanaged worries and health challenges before her death. PREMIUM TIMES reported that her colleagues announced her death on Instagram on 5 August, following her prolonged battle with breast cancer. In a statement issued on Wednesday, and dated 12 August, and signed by Damilola Osoba on behalf of the family, the Osoba family said Tope died on Tuesday, 4 August, following what it described as “a long spell of emotional distress inflicted by unmanaged…

When I started shopping in vintage stores, I fell into the trap of thinking that if something wasn’t in my size there was nothing to be done. I’d still buy beautiful shirts that were huge, but never end up wearing them. I persevered with trousers that were three sizes too big and just scrunched in the waist with a belt, but it didn’t look good. Now I know that a belt is an accessory, not a necessity; it’s there to heighten the garment, not hold it up. And that’s because I have finally understood the power of tailoring.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn…

Key eventsSolar eclipse as watched across England – in picturesPeople gather to view the partial solar eclipse in Greenwich Park in London, United Kingdom. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesPeople observe a partial solar eclipse on Crosby beach near Liverpool as the moon covers part of the sun in Liverpool, England. Photograph: Jon Super/APArsenal fans watch the solar eclipse ahead of the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Como at Emirates Stadium in London. Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesA woman holds a piece of paper showing the eclipse refracted from binoculars on Primrose Hill in London. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesPeople view the partial…

A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30, AP reported.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has said that the September 30 deadline for ending the US-led international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the withdrawal of its forces is “fixed and final”.The remarks on Wednesday came after al-Zaidi’s meeting with US Central Command Commander General Brad Cooper, the Iraqi prime minister’s office said in a post on X.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe withdrawal would mark the end of a presence that started with…

Topline Nick Reiner was indicted on two murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, pleading not guilty in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Nick Reiner appears during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Chris Torres-Pool/Getty ImagesKey FactsA grand jury indictment added a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, which can result in harsher punishments.Reiner is also facing special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.Reiner could face the death penalty if convicted (though…

Brazil’s data protection authority (ANPD) has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life in a broadcast on the platform.The messaging service allows people to create and join groups based on their interests, with users able to enter voice or video calls in real time through Discord’s “Go Live” feature.The investigation by the ANPD began on 7 August after the death of a 13-year-old girl, who was reportedly pressured to end her life by others in the Discord server – or group – she was in.Discord told the BBC…

Police officers and sniffer dogs were in the grounds of the abbey ahead of the service, which lasted about 90 minutes.The private requiem mass included a homily from the Rt Rev David Charlesworth, Abbot of Buckfast.He said: “In the midst of the shock, clamour and sometimes unwarranted comment surrounding her death, our response is to pray for the repose of her soul, to give thanks for her fortitude, and offer Holy Mass in this Abbey Church which Ann called her safe haven.”A statement from the Abbey Church earlier said Widdecombe would be “missed and fondly remembered” and “many in our…

The region surrounding Earth is getting more crowded as thousands of satellites and pieces of space debris move through low Earth orbit. Farther above, at altitudes of several hundred kilometers, traces of Earth’s upper atmosphere can still exert enough drag to slow satellites. Accurately measuring atmospheric density at these heights is therefore important for forecasting satellite motion and reducing the risk of collisions. More than 99 percent of the upper atmosphere consists of electrically neutral gas known as the thermosphere. The term thermospheric density refers to the density of this neutral atmosphere between about 100 and 1000 kilometers above Earth’s…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, tendered the apology on behalf of the federation, the Super Falcons and the entire Nigerian football family in a statement issued on Tuesday. Mr Gusau said the federation recognised the disappointment caused to millions of Nigerians who passionately supported the team throughout the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. He acknowledged the Federal Government’s support for the Super Falcons, particularly the recognition and rewards…