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King Amakree Academy of Obuama, Rivers State, and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, emerged champions of the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively as the curtain fell on the 26th Nestlé MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Thursday. While GSS Gboko cruised to a convincing victory in the girls’ final, the boys’ title was decided by one of the most dramatic finishes in the competition’s history, with King Amakree Academy staging a stunning comeback to edge defending champions Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, 56-54. The championship, which attracted…

UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault.Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026United Nations rights chief Volker Turk has warned that another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, urging the world to act before a feared and imminent paramilitary assault.Addressing an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday, Turk urged world leaders to help prevent atrocities in the city.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The signs from el-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in…

This article is an on-site version of our Moral Money newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered twice a week. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters.Visit our Moral Money hub for all the latest ESG news, opinion and analysis from around the FT Hello from Shanghai, where the traffic is notably quieter than just a few years ago. The soft hum of electric cars — produced overwhelmingly by Chinese companies — is rapidly replacing the roar of combustion engine vehicles. The trend has been painful for foreign carmakers who…

Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus, has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likes of Netflix or Disney Plus, but generally speaking, the projects it does put out are quite good. It’s a strategy that has brought comparisons to the HBO of old, and 2026 has featured a particularly strong mix of new hits and returning favorites. It took a few years, but Apple TV seems to be finally hitting its stride.That’s a pretty solid lineup on its own. But what has really helped flesh out Apple…

The UK National Crime Agency has recommended parents should not put photos of their children on public display online as part of landmark guidance to tackle the rise of AI-generated sexual abuse material.Advice issued by the NCA and the child safety watchdog the Internet Watch Foundation suggests parents and guardians make their social media accounts private or share pictures of their children through a “close friends” group.The NCA and IWF stressed they were not telling parents how to behave online, but said they should be aware of the problem and how to tackle it.The guidance also recommends auditing social media…

Can Africa itself correct the bias it says the Big Three credit rating agencies display in grading African sovereigns? The African Union (AU) and other voices on the continent believe this bias gives African countries unfairly low ratings, pushes up their borrowing costs and slows development. So in February 2025, the AU announced the creation of its own Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), headquartered in Mauritius. “Africa is no longer content to be a passive observer in this discourse,” AU African Peer Review Mechanism Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre said last September. “We are taking ownership of our narrative…

Craig HaubertJul 2, 2026, 10:00 AM ETClose National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience. Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-OmahaMultiple AuthorsTexas A&M continues to tighten its grip on the No. 1 slot after additions that included five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland III, who is an explosive playmaker. There are 23 SC Next five-star prospects in the 2027 class — and the Aggies have landed commitments from a nation-leading six of them.The closest team in terms of five-star commits is Ohio State, which has secured four overall and moved into the top…

(FILES) Victor Willis (R) of Village People performs during the 91st anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys For Tots on November 26, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Victor Willis, the frontman of the 1970s disco group Village People, who appeared on stage in a police uniform, has died at the age of 74, his wife announced on the group’s social media accounts. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit “Y.M.C.A.” became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died,…

Laavanya Negi is Journalist and education news reporter. With foundational experience at top-tier media houses like HT Media and India Today, she brings a sharp, multi-platform lens to her reporting. At Jagran Josh, Laavanya covers the full spectrum of international, national, and regional education news – ranging from CBSE and State Board results to major entrance exams like CUET, JEE, and NEET, and college admissions and counselling. Combining her expertise in news reporting and creative writing, she translates complex updates into timely, actionable, and engaging content for students and educators alike. An avid learner, she possesses multiple certificates in Journalism…

The moment the quake struck the coastal region of Caraballeda, Venezuela. @neracosu via TikTok Any large earthquake can be dangerous, but the residents of Caracas and Venezuelan coastal cities like La Guaira and Catia La Mar were victims of several unlucky factors.Two quakes in rapid succession, a fault that ruptured toward more populated areas, soft ground and the shallow depth of the temblors all combined to make the June 24 disaster especially severe, even for areas that were miles away from the epicenter.Here is what made it so deadly.The “doublet”First, and most important: there was not one earthquake but two,…