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Theatre director, playwright and actor Peter Gill, who has died aged 86, has been described as a “gentle man with a fierce intelligence” who had a “quietly seismic” influence on British theatre.Cardiff-born Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared in films including HMS Defiant and Zulu before embarking on a successful theatre directing career.Among those to pay tribute was Welsh actor Luke Evans, who credited Gill with launching his own career.Gill’s agent Mel Kenyon said his work had a “rare emotional delicacy” that was “beautifully observed and finely tuned”.Gill is closely associated with his work at the Royal…

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By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in 17 years. The apex bank disclosed this on Tuesday, attributing the increase to renewed investor confidence and sustained capital inflows into the economy. Speaking at a CBN Fair in Gombe, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, who delivered the opening remarks of the CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, said the growth reflected improved foreign exchange inflows and increased participation…

Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading venture capital destination, demonstrating that its innovation ecosystem remains one of the continent’s strongest despite years of global funding headwinds. Venture financing is becoming more sophisticated, with startups embracing venture debt, blended finance, mergers and acquisitions, and institutional capital beyond traditional fintech. At the same time, investment is expanding into clean energy, logistics, agritech, healthcare, and other sectors solving fundamental infrastructure challenges. This evolution signals an important shift: investors are no longer funding bold ideas alone, they are backing businesses that demonstrate resilience, credibility, and long-term viability. In this environment, strategic public…

Many cooks know the disappointment of spending time preparing a meal, only to discover that the final dish does not deliver the flavour they expected. For many Nigerian home cooks and food vendors, achieving the right balance of taste can be a challenge, and getting consistent results can sometimes feel like guesswork. Today, however, more cooks are discovering that moving meals from blandness to great taste does not have to be complicated. With Tastemaker by Terra chicken seasoning powder, creating delicious, flavourful chicken dishes is as simple as three steps: Sprinkle, Stir, Serve. Designed as a balanced blend of carefully…

Lucid Motors said Tuesday that its “operational reset” will focus on $1.4 billion in cash reductions along with three other “must win” and potential money-making priorities that include robotaxis, its factory in Saudi Arabia, and launching a mid-sized electric vehicle. But that mid-sized vehicle, which is supposed to start at under $50,000, is now delayed until next year. It was supposed to start shipping by the end of 2026. “Our objective is clear: Mid-size will launch only when every process and quality requirement have been met,” Lucid’s new CEO Silvio Napoli said on a conference call Tuesday. “We will not…

The Conservatives have offered Jewish groups a meeting with their council election candidate, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who spent time in prison for neo-Nazi activism.The party has been criticised over the decision to select him to stand for a seat on Somerset Council next year, but Kemi Badenoch has said she is standing by Bonehill-Paine because she wants to give him a second chance. He has described his past views as “indefensible” and now speaks out against extremism.The Board of Deputies of British Jews has called on the Conservatives to ditch him as a candidate, saying the selection “beggars belief”.It is understood…

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket that has been floating in space since last year is set to unintentionally crash into the moon at high speed on Wednesday, a collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a new lunar crater and afford an opportunity for further scientific research.The ​school-bus-size object is the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar lander from Firefly Aerospace toward the moon in January 2025.The rocket body ⁠is due to hit the moon about 06.35am GMT, crashing into its surface at 5,400mph (8,690 km/h). The…

Courtney CroninAug 4, 2026, 04:14 PM ETCloseCourtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked at the San Jose Mercury News as a multimedia sports journalist.Multiple AuthorsLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears rewarded right tackle Darnell Wright with a historic, four-year contract extension Tuesday.Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that the extension…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. In May 2023, Ted Lasso aired its season three finale, titled “So Long, Farewell,” marking what was supposed to be the series’ culmination. Cut to August 2026: The Jason Sudeikis-led comedy-drama is back for its fourth season. The 10-episode season premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV, with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays. Following a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, Apple TV is $12.99 per month. Apple TV is also home to seasons one, two and…