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In the age of app-based romance, fresh dating trends seem to emerge every week. Many of them – in the mould of ghosting and catfishing – are profoundly antisocial, while some are defensive strategies against toxic suitors. More than a few are but new names for disgraceful behaviours as old as time. You may have been the victim of one – or you may have unwittingly deployed one – but how many can you identify? Which of the following are genuine trends, and which are not?1.Breadcrumbing. In this strategy, the toxic romantic prospect offers an admirer a sparse trail of…

Ukrainian officials say three people killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy region, as Russia says it intercepted 605 drones.Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine have killed at least six people overnight, local authorities have said, as Moscow shot down 605 Ukrainian drones over its territory and the annexed Crimean Peninsula.Rescuers worked on Thursday to douse fires and clear debris ⁠in Balakliya, in the eastern Kharkiv region, after Russian strikes ⁠on homes killed three people, authorities said on the Telegram messaging app. Vitalii Karabanov, head of the military administration in the front-line city, said…

Morning opening: Ukraine hits Russia’s oil refineries as Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continueJakub KrupaAt least six people were killed and 36 injured in another round of Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting the eastern city of Balakliia and the northern region of Sumy.Firefighters work at the site of a private house destroyed during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the town of Balakliia, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Photograph: State Emergency Service Of Ukraine/ReutersBut the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, noted that Ukraine’s military managed to hit two Russian refineries in targeted attacks, hitting “Russia’s oil revenues,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a ruthless attacking display to thrash Egypt 6-2 on Wednesday night, booking a quarter-final showdown against old rivals Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The record 10-time African champions dominated proceedings at the Stade Moulay Hassan, delivering one of their most convincing performances of the tournament to finish the group stage. Read Also: Super Falcons target WAFCON quarter-final spot against Egypt Oshoala, Monday fire Nigeria ahead Nigeria took the lead in the 21st minute after a VAR review awarded a penalty for handball, with Asisat Oshoala calmly converting from the spot. Gift…

We don’t have a hard timeline right now, but we will work directly with the mods, developers, and communities that depend on our systems and make sure to keep everyone updated. This follows June comments from a Reddit employee about Old Reddit, stating, “we can’t promise it will be around forever” while noting CEO Steve Huffman’s earlier promises to keep supporting the site while people still use it. API access Reddit has previously fought against unauthorized scraping by suing Perplexity, Anthropic, and others, blocking the Internet Archive, and restricting crawler access for search engines it doesn’t have a deal with.…

Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample, Guardian science editor, to discuss three eye-catching science stories including an investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinker. Also on the agenda is the unprecedented cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US which has now been linked to two fatalities, and the funding cuts that threaten the iconic Jodrell Bank world heritage site, home to the Lovell telescope

The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason schedule from Canton, Ohio, as the Arizona Cardinals take on the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. New head coach Mike LaFleur makes his debut for Arizona, which looks to improve upon a 4-13 2025 campaign. Carolina went 8-9 last year but hopes to build off a surprise postseason berth after winning the NFC South. Bet Cardinals vs. Panthers at DraftKings:Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The latest Cardinals vs. Panthers odds have Carolina as a 1.5-point…

Media Partners Asia projects that leading microdrama platform ReelShort will generate $1.05 billion in revenue in 2026, up 34%, and post its first meaningful profit at scale, according to a new report from the Singapore-based research firm. The report, titled “ReelShort / Crazy Maple Studio: Inside the US$1B Micro-Drama Machine,” covers ReelShort’s financial trajectory through 2028 alongside the broader competitive landscape for microdrama outside of China, a category MPA sizes at $3.6 billion this year. ReelShort’s revenue climbed from $97 million in 2023 to $400 million in 2024 and $785 million in 2025. After an estimated $12 million net loss…

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Ugandans are mourning the death of one of the country’s best-known footballers after he was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala.Police said David Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public anger over violent crime in Uganda.The 27-year-old captained Sports Club (SC) Villa, the Uganda Premier League record champions, where he played both as a right-back and midfielder. He also represented the country’s Cranes national team.”We have lost more than a player – we have lost a…