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Reform UK’s pledge to use Navy to stop small boats criticised ahead of press conferenceGood morning and welcome to our coverage of UK politics. Reform UK is today pledging to use the Royal Navy to stop small boat crossings if the party wins the next general election.The boats in the channel would be intercepted by the Navy and returned to France or Belgium under a plan called “operation fortress”.The party proposes to set up a joint military command with units from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, RAF and British army as well as a surveillance command to track incoming boats.Similar…

At least 16 people, according to reports, were killed in separate attacks on three communities in Sokoto State between Friday evening and early Sunday. Daily Trust newspaper reported that 12 people were killed in Lajinge, Sabon Birni Local Government Area, while four others died in Gandi and Maikujera communities in Rabah LGA. At least three other people were injured, while an unconfirmed number of residents were abducted. The attackers also rustled livestock and stole fuel, cash, mobile phones and other goods, forcing several families to flee their homes. PREMIUM TIMES has not independently verified the casualty figures and other details…

The 1994 Commonwealths in Victoria set a new Northern Ireland record for the number of gold medals at a single competition with five, as Johnston claimed a singles title, Neil Sinclair and Jimmy Webb won gold in the ring, while David Calvert and the duo of Tom Hewitt and Samuel Allen were successful in shooting.Calvert would strike again four years later with two golds, one of which came in the pairs event with Martin Millar, and another individual double followed in 2002 in Manchester.The 2010 Games in Dehli are remembered for a hat-trick of boxing golds as Michael Conlan, Paddy…

By Precious Enaike Barely a week after the premiere of Big Brother Naija Season 11, themed “Show Ya Sef,” viewers have already begun sizing up the 24 housemates, with social media buzzing over their personalities, strategies and early interactions. The reality show kicked off on Sunday with 24 contestants — 12 women and 12 men — drawn from different backgrounds. The housemates are Sheba, Araga, Mercedes, Cassi, Temi Nkem, Aikou, Nomy, Yusuf, Bluethopia, Martins, Oyin, Barry, Bells, Chimsom Chuka, Kamsy, Gerard, Abi, Keivo, Neche, Ricky, Flora, Sultex, Goddessa and Tram. Although it is still early days in Biggie’s House, viewers…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday received at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, several personalities including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, ex-governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi; and former governor of Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola. In a post on X, Makinde said discussions were based on key national issues ahead of the 2027 general elections. He wrote, “Earlier today, we visited Baba, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, in Abeokuta. Our discussions centred on important national issues in view of the upcoming general election.” “We appreciate Baba for his wise counsel at this crucial time…

US President Donald Trump has said new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after calling off what he said would have been “massive” strikes on the country.”They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” he told reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday. “We’re talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon.”In an earlier post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been asked by Iran and US allies in the Middle East to “hold off” on any attack as the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed.Iran’s foreign…

FC Barcelona is set to adopt a transfer policy of bitter rival Real Madrid moving forward, as explained by Cadena SER.VisionhausFC Barcelona is set to adopt a transfer policy of bitter rival Real Madrid moving forward as explained by Cadena SER, which cited anonymous sources.Fans of La Liga’s two behemoths have plenty to bicker about, and one common topic of disagreement is which has the superior youth academy.There’s no denying that with products such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to name five of many, La Masia does an excellent job of transforming young…

Andy Burnham is having a good time. I can’t remember the last time a prime minister (or indeed any high-profile British politician) actually looked as though they were enjoying what they were doing. I saw a clip the other day in which Burnham remembered arguing with his dad about the point of an English degree, quoted poetry and discussed the importance of mastering words. It was almost enough to make you feel sorry for Keir Starmer. In his entire time as leader of the Labour party and then the head of the government, Starmer delivered not a single unprocessed moment.…

Mikel Arteta has made a push for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior to join Arsenal, while Atlético Madrid look at Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTrending rumorsArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made his pitch to convince Vinícius Júnior to join Arsenal. Manu Reino /DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images- Arsenal are going all out to sign Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior and manager Mikel Arteta has stepped in to help make the transfer happen, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The Spanish coach…

Locarno is not “just” about the discovery of new film gems and the celebration of the art of cinema. It’s also about discussing and conducting business, about addressing the challenges facing the industry and about networking to enable all of that. So, while people can explore new and classic cinema during the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, running Aug. 5-15, the Swiss fest’s Locarno Pro industry program returns with a spotlight on the big issues of the day and the future, along with much more, during its 15th edition, taking place Aug. 6-11. The 2026 program of panels and…