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Key eventsSean Ingle’s report from Birmingham will be coming up shortly.ShareGold for Mahuchikh in the women’s high jumpA third consecutive European title for Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine.Poland’s Maria Zodzik wins silver, Montenegro’s Marija Vukovic bronze.Yaroslava Mahuchikh. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAndy Diaz of Italy, meanwhile, took the men’s triple jump, with an effort of 18.15m. Pedro Pichardo of Portugal takes silver with 17.76m, Italy’s Andrea Dallavalle’s claims bronze with 17.37m.Andy Diaz. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/ReutersShareUpdated at 23.32 CESTVia the BBC, from analyst Jessica Ennis Hill, on those 4×100 relay victories for Great Britain: “A really unique moment, as we often have a situation…

Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026, the organisers have announced. According to Livespot360, Wizkid will take the stage on Dec.18, marking the beginning of the 13-day festival of music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment in Lagos, which will run until Dec. 30. The organisers said a second performance stage would be introduced this year as part of an expanded programme for the annual music fiesta. “Wizkid will headline the main Festival Stage, while the newly introduced Pulse Stage will provide a platform for emerging artists, new sounds…

For many Nigerians, the dream of a better life abroad has become so compelling that they are willing to risk everything to pursue it, sometimes through dangerous and irregular routes. But behind the images of success often shared on social media lie stories of exploitation, trafficking, trauma, debt and, tragically, death. In this interview with Michael Olugbode, International Organisation for Migration’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Dimanche Sharon, warns Nigerians against gambling with their lives, urging them to pursue opportunities abroad only through safe, orderly and regular migration pathways I rregular migration is often discussed in terms of numbers and statistics.…

Published On 15 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has denied Iran’s claims that three Iranian pilots are being held in secret detention following the downing of their aircraft during hostilities earlier this year.A ministry spokesman expressed surprise on Saturday at “misleading statements” from Iranian officials and reaffirmed that Qatari forces are not holding any surviving aircrew.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“We are surprised by the misleading statements regarding the Iranian pilots amid the continuation of diplomatic efforts,” said Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, according to our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.His statement followed public demands from…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State had said he is not opposed to the Enyimba Economic City project. He, however, insists that all the processes surrounding the development must be transparent and properly executed. Mr Otti disclosed this on Thursday when members of the reconstituted Board of the Enyimba Economic City Development Company paid him a courtesy visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia. He said that his administration remained pro-business and committed to supporting investments that complied with due process and protected the interests of the state and its people. “So I’m not against any…

Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a flurry of bulk orders from mystery buyers, amid speculation AI companies are acquiring the tomes for their data.Bookshops contacted by the Guardian say they have been receiving orders from buyers in the US, Canada, continental Europe and the UK. The increase has been replicated around the world, with booksellers in the US, Australia and Europe also reporting unusual orders.Stuart Manley, the co-owner of Barter Books in Alnwick, Northumberland, said the orders, which began arriving three months ago, were unusual because they did not follow the typical pattern of being grouped…

Westminster council is making it “impossible” for soup kitchens to operate by complaining about the “crowds of vulnerable people” who turn up to be fed, a charity has said.Steven Stuart, who founded Friends of Essex & London Homeless (FOELH) with his wife, Cheryl, a decade ago, said constant complaints from the council could force the soup kitchen to shut down.The council is also facing a licensing battle with the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, who has objected to its restrictive new draft policy that would ban new bars and pubs from opening in Soho and the West End. The council also…

Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned residents to brace for “an incredible amount of water”.He said on X: “Damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous surf are possible across the state through the weekend.”Dozens of flights have been cancelled.At Ellison Onizuka Kona International – Big Island’s largest airport – 40% of flights were grounded, according to flightaware.com. Some 80% of flights were called off at its other main airport, Hilo International.The more dire forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) have been issued for areas within Big Island’s south-east. “Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues,” the NWS…

Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off. The WAFCON hosts were eliminated in the semi-finals on Wednesday after losing a shootout to Cameroon after having three consecutive kicks saved. Against Algeria in Rabat there was a repeat as Morocco converted their first two penalties, then missed the following three. Algeria failed to score from two of four penalties, then Ines Belloumou netted to give Algeria bronze. Kautar Azraf had put Morocco ahead in the 37th minute of regular time…

Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler has made a final journey to her Mumbles home, with thousands of emotional fans lining the streets to pay their respects.The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died “unexpectedly” on 8 July, aged 75, at a hospital in Portugal.At the time, tributes poured in from a host of friends and stars including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart.Despite Tyler’s career taking her all over the world, she has been described by those living in the coastal suburb of Mumbles as a “Swansea girl through and through”, and someone who “never forgot where she came from”.Huge…