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China head coach Gong Luming is targeting a clean sweep of Nigeria’s D’Tigress after the hosts rallied from an eight-point deficit to secure a 69-65 victory in their second pre-World Cup exhibition game in Haikou on Sunday. The result means China have now won both meetings with the African champions, following their narrow 70-67 victory in the opening game on Friday. The three-match series is part of both teams’ preparations for next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with China now looking to complete a 3-0 sweep when the sides meet for the final time in Foshan on Wednesday.…

Former England footballer John Fashanu, who is of Nigerian descent, has apologised to his daughter, Amal, for spreading misinformation about her. He also announced he’s divorcing his wife, Vivian, over the issue. In May, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Fashanu, in a video, denied claims involving Amal and said she was not managing his affairs. He also dismissed claims that he had suffered health problems from heading footballs and said he wanted some distance from her. At the time, the English television presenter also said he was happily married to Vivian and accused his daughter of attempting to defame him. However, the…

A young girl and her mother found a humpback whale stranded at Wathumba Creek in K’gari, Queensland, Australia. The whale later self-released on the afternoon of Sunday 9 August, according to the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation. It advises not to touch, interfere with or get close to stranded marine animals and to report them immediately.

Imports in the broad computer category, which includes servers for AI-related data centers, grew rapdily in the first six months of 2026, helping propel the U.S. deficit past $100 billion for the second straight month.ustradenumbers.comThe United States’ trade deficit grew for the fourth consecutive month, topping $100 billion in June, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.President Trump holds up a chart at a White Hous cerermony on April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day,” when he announced his ttade war with the world. The Supreme Court later declared those tariffs unconstitutional.Getty ImagesThat is not what President Trump would like to…

If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of our picks from our guide to the best gadgets for summer travel because it can charge up to five devices at once, yet it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also available in black for just $19.99 ($6 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Anker (with code WS7DV2BNB82J) matching its best price to date.The Nano’s four built-in sets of prongs should keep you covered…

Burnham says he’s ‘increasingly confident’ PC Harper’s killers will stay in jail under revised early release schemeAndy Burnham has written a post on his Facebook account about the prisoner early release scheme. Explaining why he has asked Alex Norris to come up with further plans, he says he is “increasingly confident” that the government will be able to revise the scheme so that PC Andrew Harper’s killers remain in jail.He says: double quotation markI understand the depth of public concern about the potential early release of those involved with the killing of PC Andrew Harper – and I share it.…

On Wednesday evening, millions of Europeans will experience a celestial treat: a solar eclipse. A wide band of north and central Spain, plus a sliver of Portugal and parts of Greenland and Iceland will experience a rare total eclipse. The light of the setting sun will be virtually blocked out across much of western Europe, including the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland and northern Italy.What is a solar eclipse?Children use special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North Sumatra, Indonesia, in 2019. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesA solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun,…

Aug 11, 2026, 04:00 AM ETRB Leipzig defender David Raum is on Manchester United’s radar, while Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are in talks over the transfer of Spain’s FIFA World Cup hero Ferran Torres.Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTrending rumorsDavid Raum registered nine assists in 34 domestic league and cup games for RB Leipzig last season. Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images- Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for RB Leipzig left back David Raum, TEAMtalk reports. The Germany international is viewed as…

Kill Jackie producer Fremantle saw its half-yearly revenues slide nearly 8% due to drama and film production, but earnings still shot up to nearly $70M. In results released by parent RTL this morning, the London-based company posted revenues of €835M ($963M), down 7.7% on the €905M from the same period last year. RTL attributed the fall to “timing effects at Fremantle’s drama and film business,” with entertainment and documentaries “broadly stable.” Fremantle will see the dip reverse in the second half of 2026, RTL projected, and post “slightly higher” numbers that he previous year due to upcoming productions such as…

Raheem Akingbolu The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, has announced the kick-off of the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF). This announcement was made by the newly re-elected President of AAAN, Lanre Adisa,  at a press conference  in Lagos.  Also, a new leadership was unveiled for the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival Management Board. The newly appointed board members include: Funke Adekola, President; Jumoke Akinyele, Vice President; Victor Oyaroro; Tobi Williams; Rotimi Ade-Onajobi; Toheeb Balogun; Anne Obaseki; Dr. Meksley Nwagboh; Segun Akinyemiju; Sandra Amachree; Israel Obatunde; Olabisi Olusanya;…