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Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited his side’s composure and resilience after the Seleção came from behind to defeat Japan and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The five-time world champions looked destined for an early exit after trailing 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 32 encounter. However, a revitalised second-half display inspired by Ancelotti’s tactical adjustments and calm leadership saw Brazil overturn the deficit to secure a memorable victory. Speaking after the match, the veteran Italian manager praised his players for refusing to panic despite falling behind. “We didn’t lose patience. Things were…

…Secures $900m agric facility, $160m from Islamic Dev.bank ….Approves $500m, €200m, for MSMEs funding The Federal Executive Council FEC on Monday approved several short term and long term measures to cushion the effect of current economic challenges, especially with regards to public transportation. Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy disclosed this on Monday, while briefing State House Journalists at the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on plans to ease transportation, Oyedele said the government is trying to reduce public transportation costs, through various means. He disclosed that apart from the budgetary…

AI-related job loss fears grow each time another company announces a round of layoffs. Through May of 2026, companies announced that close to 90,000 job cuts were tied to AI, and, by some accounts, up to 15% of U.S. jobs are projected to be eliminated by AI over the next five years. Promises from the tech industry that AI will also create new jobs does little to ease fears, especially for the generation wondering if anyone will be hiring when they graduate.  A recent report from Ramp and Revelio Labs, which track enterprise AI spend and workforce records from nearly…

• Hails Tinubu, Yilwatda over ‘restoration of electoral integrity’ A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and members in Ondo State has risen in defence of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) over a decision to review the outcomes of the party’s senatorial and House of Representatives primaries. The coalition described the move as a necessary corrective measure to uphold the party’s constitution and integrity. The group, operating under the aegis of Ondo APC Progressive Minds Alliance (OPMA), expressed support for the national leadership’s decision, which they said was taken in the best interest of the party and its…

With clear a night the glowing Strawberry Moon was a spectacle above the skies over Hampshire and Dorset.Marking the first full Moon of the summer season its name comes from the time of year it appears, not its colour. It appeared full in the night sky on Monday and is set to be visible again tonight.Plenty of people stayed up late to try and take the perfect shot of the full moon, the lowest-hanging in the sky, here are some of their pictures.

Jun 30, 2026, 12:31 AM ETThe knockout stage has officially begun, so it’s win or go home for the remaining countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Monday’s round-of-32 games saw six teams play for the chance to join Canada in the round of 16. Brazil became the second team to progress, coming from a goal down to top Japan with a second-half stoppage-time winner.Later in the day, Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in an enthralling penalty shootout, before the Netherlands-Morocco game was also decided from the spot.Relive all the features, news, video analysis and color from an absolutely pulsating…

Bake Off: The Professionals8pm, Channel 4With a place in the final six at stake, the four remaining teams must produce two dozen perfectly executed savoury millefeuille and babka buns. Before that happens, they’re tasked with creating intricate biscuit showpieces inspired by the ancient wonders of the world (hanging gardens of bourbon, anyone?) accompanied by elegant petit gâteaux. Ali CatterallBest Medicine8pm, Sky One“I’m a doctor, not a social worker!” The belated US adaptation of Doc Martin continues, with big-city medic Martin Best grumping around the quaint Maine town of Port Wenn. When he is guilted into checking on a local recluse…

My brand new Peugeot EV stopped working within a fortnight of delivery.The dealer postponed the repair appointment by a month because it was too busy. Peugeot Assist, operated by the RAC, eventually collected it for repair under warranty two weeks ago, but it never reached the dealer.The RAC claims the dealer refused to accept it because it was still “too busy”.I have called Peugeot and the RAC 36 times and sent multiple emails, but no one has been able to locate my car or even get back to me.I am paying £450 a month for a vehicle I have been…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has restored the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ access to its candidate nomination portal, allowing the party to upload the names of its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, despite the ongoing legal battle over the party’s status. Dickson disclosed the development in a post on his X account on Tuesday. He described it as a positive step after the party filed a notice of appeal and an application for stay of execution against last week’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja. He said the appeal and accompanying applications had been…

The Queensland government has rejected claims its policies have further strained an under-pressure child protection system, after revelations that vulnerable children were made to sleep on the floor of public service offices.The premier, David Crisafulli, confirmed on Monday that the approach had been used under his LNP government, but his government said it would typically be done only in the early morning, when other options weren’t available.“These kids otherwise might be on the street,” Crisafulli said.Crisafulli’s comments came after the Courier Mail reported over the weekend that children were removed from homes without alternative places being organised for them. The…