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The Whisper Man. (L-R) Robert De Niro as Peter Willis, Adam Scott as Tom Kennedy and Michelle Monaghan as Amanda Beck in The Whisper Man.DAVID LEE/NETFLIX ©2026Netflix has once again rounded up a slate of high-profile actors for an original feature film, one that has, unsurprisingly, hit #1 on the service immediately.The movie is The Whisper Man, which stars Robert De Niro, True Detective’s Michelle Monaghan, and Severance’s Adam Scott, alongside Michael Keaton, Hamish Linklater, and Acston Luca Porto. It’s directed by James Ashcroft, who has not made a film this widely-watched to date, given that it is difficult to…

Meanwhile, there’s a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit advancing in the US that accuses Meta of continually lying about privacy risks in the marketing of its AI glasses. Meta has yet to file a response in that litigation, but in its statements and marketing campaigns, the tech giant continues to insist the glasses are designed with privacy in mind. Privacy risks remain, users say In addition to the tweak to block some smart glasses users from bypassing the only safeguard that helps prevent nonconsensual recording, Meta also launched a new marketing campaign to spread awareness about the LED light feature,…

A summer holiday to the south of France scuppered Sir Ed Davey’s attempt to give blood to the NHS.The Liberal Democrat leader had been poised to donate at the Brixton Donor Centre but, after filling out paperwork, was told he could not go ahead due to his recent trip to the Charente region.The NHS says those returning from certain parts of France between May and November should wait four weeks before donating due to the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said Sir Ed would return to give blood once the 28 days had passed.His visit to the south…

The federal government has deployed an emergency multi-agency task force to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps and expand access to treatment following diphtheria outbreaks in Kano and Katsina states. Ado Bako, an Assistant Director in the Information and Public Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, directed the establishment of the task force as part of efforts to protect children and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks. “The federal government reaffirms its…

British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his young professional career on Saturday when he takes on Croatia’s Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship at London’s O2 Arena. The contest represents a major step up for Itauma, who has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young heavyweights in world boxing. At just 21, the Kent-based fighter has already built an immaculate professional record, winning all 14 of his bouts and stopping 12 opponents. His most recent statement victory came against former world title challenger Dillian Whyte, whom he dismantled with a first-round stoppage.…

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From a four-page colonial newspaper to a leading voice, Daily Times has spent a century at journalism intersection, politics, business and national memory. Its rise, domination, government takeover, decline, privatisation, controversies and attempted revival mirror the story of Nigeria itself, writes Sunday Ehigiator When the first edition of the Nigerian Daily Times (DTN) appeared in Lagos on June 1, 1926, Nigeria was still a British colony, and the idea of an independent Nigerian state belonged largely to the future. A century later, the newspaper is still here. That simple fact is remarkable. Daily Times has lived through colonial rule, the nationalist…

By Enitan Abdultawab A married father of two has been exposed in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County. The man, identified as Jones Bogonko Onchonga, reportedly gained access to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar by allegedly presenting forged church documents to support his claim of being an ordained priest. According to Kenyan publication Tuko, Onchonga reportedly celebrated Mass and took part in other religious activities at various Catholic worship centres, including St Augustine Cathedral in Kalokol, St Thomas Chapel and St Mary’s Lodaraja. His alleged impersonation came to…

Who: Manchester United vs Ipswich TownWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: Sunday, August 30, at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the build-up from 12:30 GMT before our live text commentary streamUnited face Ipswich Town with the hosts badly in need of a win after a shock defeat in their opening game.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listMichael Carrick was rewarded with the United job on a permanent basis after guiding the Red Devils to third in the Premier League last season during an interim spell in charge.However, the new campaign got…

Moviegoers flocked to theaters this summer to see Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey.” And for many fans, it wasn’t enough just to see the movie; they had to see it in Imax.The movie is the first that was shot entirely on Imax film, known for its high-quality picture that, when shown on an Imax screen, is designed to immerse audiences in a superior viewing experience. Superfans traveled across continents to see Nolan’s latest work as the director intended — on an Imax 70mm screen, the format’s highest-quality medium. There are only 25 Imax 70mm theaters in the U.S.,…