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One thing I learned during the recent hot weather is that I don’t have enough “substantial but quick salads” in my locker. A salad one could call lunch (or a light dinner when served with other bits). On rotation in my “throw-together” category is my no-cook chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad, to which I’m also going to add my favourite summer vegetable, bulgur and pesto salad, which isn’t quite an assembly job, but near-enough and a family favourite. To that line-up, I’m happy to introduce this gently spicy, green beauty.Spicy mozzarella, green bean and edamame saladMy recipe tester, Hannah, and…

Interim inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal probe.Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered the suspension of eight officials and directed criminal proceedings against them after a fire killed 14 babies in the neonatal ward of a government-run hospital in the capital.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued the orders after an investigative committee presented its interim report on the fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), his office said in a statement on Saturday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe blaze broke out shortly before 7am…

Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara following two attacks on Turkish-operated vessels in the Black Sea.Turkish officials communicated their concerns to Ambassador Naryman Dzhelialo at the ministry on Saturday, the AFP news agency reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“During the meeting, Turkiye warned about the absolute need to ensure the safety of people, of assets, of navigation and of the environment in the Black Sea,” the…

The Lagos and District Society of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) is set to prioritise professional competence, stronger member engagement and better resourcing as Yetunde Olowofoyeku begins her two-year tenure as chairman. Olowofoyeku, who became the 20th chairman of the society on Saturday, said her administration would build on the district’s existing strengths through an agenda centred on Ownership, Competence, Commitment, Unity and Resourcing, which she described as the “O.C.C.U.R Era: Building on Excellence.” The agenda comes as Nigeria’s tax system undergoes significant changes, increasing the need for tax professionals to keep pace with new rules, digitalisation…

Kayode Akinmade Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people. At its most fundamental level, governance must respond to the basic needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare, education and security. That was the significance of Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Ogun State on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Far from being another ceremonial political engagement, the visit provided an opportunity to see, in tangible terms, how investments in basic needs are being translated into projects and interventions designed…

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-wNature reporters discuss the country-music icon’s advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

The Nigeria Premier Football League returned on Friday for the 2026/27 season with more at stake than the usual battle for the title, continental places and survival. A new commercial era, a record ₦1 billion prize for the champions, four promoted clubs and the unpredictability of last season have combined to raise expectations around Nigeria’s top-flight league. The campaign began with a South-West clash as Shooting Stars hosted newly promoted Inter Lagos in a 2-1 win for the home side at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, before the remaining nine Matchday 1 fixtures are played on Sunday. Rangers International…

Eight years ago, I was working as a waitress in a fine dining restaurant in the Cotswolds. The expertly crafted atmosphere had dim mood lighting, ambient music and a farm-to-table menu. I hated it.The other waiters could charm guests into purchasing expensive bottles, but I just gaped gormlessly when I struggled to recall the wine pairings. My brown leather brogues gave me blisters as I’d hobble to the kitchen to admit I’d forgotten an order in the middle of a busy dinner service. The chefs would shout and shake the ticket in my face.A year into my job, while serving an influencer, I attempted…

The military government says it remains in control in Niger Republic after gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of the capital, Niamey, on Saturday morning. Key sites, including the airport and the presidential palace, were affected in what officials described as an attack by mutinous soldiers. State broadcasting stations were knocked offline early Saturday. However, the military government later issued a statement urging calm, assuring the public that security forces had responded swiftly and quelled the uprising. In an official statement signed by Defence Minister Salifou Mody, the government confirmed that loyalist forces engaged the mutineers, restoring order…

A Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing 38 people and wounding dozens, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack was the second to hit a munitions depot near the capital in less than two months.Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Share Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo