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The trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 reveals that perhaps not everyone sees an empty nest as a bad thing. Paramount Pictures is set to release the latest film from the animated franchise on Dec. 23. Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride reprise their voice roles for the new installment in the series that includes 2016’s The Angry Birds Movie and its 2019 sequel. The Angry Birds Movie 3 follows Red (Sudeikis), a temperamental cardinal who attempts to save the world while raising three youngsters, alongside the help of his pals Chuck (Gad), Bomb (McBride) and…

Paraguay produced arguably the greatest World Cup upset as Germany was defeated 4-3 on penalties in the last 32.Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro praised his players for producing an “extraordinary” performance after beating Germany on penalties to secure a place in the World Cup last 16 on Monday.Julio Enciso gave Paraguay a first-half lead in Foxborough, but Kai Havertz equalised, and it appeared four-time world champions Germany would eventually scrape through in extra time.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHowever, Jonathan Tah had a goal chalked off, and Paraguay won 4-3 in a dramatic…

*Paraguay knockout Germany in shootouts to berth Round of 16 Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast. In the other Round of 32 fixture, four-time winners Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3  in a thrilling penalty shootout after it finished 1-1 after extra time. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz and Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade both had their spot-kicks saved by goalkeeper Orlando Gill. With just seconds left, Brazil won possession back on the edge…

By Cynthia Alo The Malaysian Palm Oil Council, MPOC, has pledged to support Nigeria with technical expertise, research collaboration and investment opportunities to help close the country’s estimated one million metric-tonnes palm oil supply gap. The council also announced the establishment of a representative office in Lagos as part of efforts to deepen engagement with stakeholders across Nigeria’s palm oil value chain. Speaking at the Malaysia Market Connect programme held in Lagos in partnership with the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) and the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Chief Executive Officer of MPOC, Ms Belvinder Sron, described…

This week we will look for another large but faint constellation: Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer. One of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century, it sits in the sky on the opposite side to Orion, the hunter. The chart shows the view looking south from London at 11pm BST on 29 June 2026.Although the view will remain essentially unchanged all week, on this particular evening a nearly full moon sits squarely in the teapot asterism of Sagittarius, the archer.In classical Greek mythology, Ophiuchus represents the Apollo wrestling with the serpent that guarded the Oracle at Delphi.…

The Jalen Duren sweepstakes are heating up ahead of free agency opening on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET). Chris Haynes reported that Duren, who is a restricted free agent, is planning to meet with the Sacramento Kings when free agency officially opens. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported shortly after that Duren has a call scheduled with the Lakers when free agency opens.Duren, 22, is eligible for a five-year, $287 million extension (30% of the cap) from the Pistons if he re-signs with the franchise after earning All-NBA honors. If Duren signs an offer sheet elsewhere — and the Pistons execute a…

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has raised concerns about a fake “Honorary Certificate” circulating on social media, allegedly issued to Nigerian comedian and content creator, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe. In a statement released on Monday, , and shared on its official social media pages, the university said the document is fake and did not come from it. It also said legal steps are being taken to identify those behind it. The institution also warned employers, professional bodies, and members of the public against accepting or acting on the document. Backstory The issue began on 23 September,…

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Policy writing is not merely a technical exercise. It is a public responsibility. It is one of the instruments through which societies define their problems, debate their options, clarify their priorities and organise action for the common good. In governance, the quality of policy thinking often shapes the quality of policy outcomes. A poorly defined problem will usually produce a weak intervention. A policy proposal that does not understand context, institutions, fiscal realities, implementation capacity and citizen experience may be impressive in form, but limited in impact. This is why initiatives such as the Agora Policy Writing Fellowship matter. They…

While patient portals were promised to ease workflows, they have added significantly to clinician workloads.gettyThe advent of patient portals and inbox messaging was promised to help improve patient care and foster convenience for both the doctor and the patient. With just a few quick taps on their mobile apps or through a patient portal online, a patient can quickly get in touch with their physician’s office and leave a message or send a query. However, this concept has evolved over the years into a much larger administrative crisis, where patients feel dissatisfied with the responses they often get and doctors…