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It turns out that the president being embarrassed by the shoddy refinishing job his contractors did on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and then pushing an absurd conspiracy theory about box-cutter-wielding criminals to save face isn’t enough to sustain a prosecution (yet).  Over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C. — headed by former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro — moved to dismiss its case against former Olympic athlete Davey Hearn. The Justice Department had charged Hearn with felony destruction of property, accusing him of having damaged the pool lining Trump handed a company a no-bid contract to install…

1. INTRODUCTION Africa is a continent rich in culture, biodiversity, craftsmanship and natural resources. Across generations, African communities have cultivated agricultural products, developed indigenous crafts, produced traditional foods and preserved unique methods of production that distinguish their products from those of other regions. These products are not merely commodities; they embody history, culture, identity and the collective knowledge of the communities from which they originate. Yet, despite creating, innovating and trading these products across local and international markets, an important question remains: Is Africa truly owning the value it creates? For many African countries, including Nigeria, the answer remains largely negative.…

. Brig Gen and above get 30% raise, colonel down to warrant officer get 50% while private and sergeant get 80% .With new salary, annual wage bill of the military rises from N660bn to N924bn Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel totalling about 250,000.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a release issued on Tuesday disclosed that under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, 2026, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to…

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military authorities say they are prepared to resume war with the United States if negotiations again fall through, emphasising that they have adapted and recovered.Washington has signalled that an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz may be imminent, and US President Donald Trump renewed his demand for a deal, or “total surrender” this week.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut the Islamic Republic has said while talks are ongoing with Oman and other mediators to end the US-Israel war on Iran, work on boosting military strength has only intensified.“We have made maximum use of the…

Peter Uzoho Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC) has reported N39.5 billion as its year-to-date revenue, with Aggregate Technical, Commercial and Collection (ATC&C) losses  dropping to 19.71 percent, the company told the Senate Committee on Privatisation during an oversight visit to the utility firm. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, led a nine-member delegation to EKEDP’s headquarters in Lagos, according to a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Abiola Aloba. They reviewed the distribution company’s operational performance, achievements and sector-wide challenges affecting supply in its network area.   In a presentation to the Committee,…

Tesla’s factory in Shanghai had its best June ever, according to the China Passenger ⁠Car Association. Tesla built 93,579 cars in China that month, a hefty 38 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to CPCA’s data. But that production isn’t translating into bumper sales to Chinese customers. Rather, sales have been down quarter on quarter in China for more than a year now, particularly as buyers tire of the Model 3 sedan. Almost 40 percent of the EVs that Tesla built in June were destined for export. And in Q2 in total, more than 50 percent—just—of the cars it…

NewsFeedPalestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families, nearly three years after they were killed in an Israeli strike. More than 8,000 Palestinians are still believed to remain beneath the rubble across Gaza.Published On 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

She said wasps on the marshes would have to deal with roaming cattle and sheep, so she challenged her inner “ungulate” to stroll through the office like a “browsing cow”.In the autumn, it is expected the wasps will leave the nest.She said: “The intention is just to leave it be and eventually they will all leave. The females who emerge will then go off and try and hibernate and come back next spring as queens. All the worker wasps will eventually die off and go hunting for food.”A picture of the nest was shared by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, external,…

Several U.S. cities that hosted matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are reportedly seeking millions of dollars they say FIFA promised but has yet to pay. The payments stem from a reported verbal commitment by FIFA to provide each of its 11 U.S. host cities with a $1 million “legacy contribution” to support community projects and other initiatives. The issue dates back to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which was also staged in the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced ahead of the tournament that the governing body would give each of the 11 cities hosting Club…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Bowen Yang is trading Studio 8H for the Lyceum Theatre. The comedian and “Las Culturistas” co-host will make his Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s Tony-winning comedy “Oh, Mary!” beginning Sept. 15. Yang will play the role for a limited 12-week engagement through Dec. 6, succeeding “Hacks” breakout Meg Stalter, whose run concludes Sept. 12. Tickets for his run are currently available for as low as $112 on sites such as TodayTix, Stubhub, Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.…