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Chase Infiniti is too humble to use this vernacular, but prepare to be sick of her (in the best way possible). After scoring Actor and Golden Globe nominations for her first lead role in a feature film for One Battle After Another this past Oscar season, Infiniti has now received an Emmy nomination for her first lead role in a TV series (and only her second TV role ever after appearing in David E. Kelley’s Presumed Innocent), which, at the very least, means more eye-catching red carpet fashion from her along the campaign trail. “I love that I get to…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said his call on the United Nations to investigate the May 15 abduction of school children and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state was not to diminish the efforts of security agencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 44 teachers and children kidnapped in three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire LGA were released on July 10 after 56 days in captivity. The kidnappers reportedly released the victims following heavy pressure mounted by operatives of security agencies including the Nigerian Army, Police, the State Security Service…

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday launched a comprehensive review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, admitting that while significant progress has been made in expanding human rights protection across Nigeria, implementation gaps, weak monitoring systems and limited institutional capacity continue to hinder the full realization of its mandate. The commission said the mid-term assessment marks a decisive effort to recalibrate its strategy midway into the four-year plan, with a renewed focus on improving access to justice, strengthening accountability and enhancing protection for vulnerable and marginalized groups. Opening a consultative stakeholders’ meeting on the presentation…

THAAD missile defence system. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system targets incoming ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. Target is destroyed using kinetic energy. 3d renderinggettyOn Monday, the Pentagon announced agreements with L3Harris Technologies and Lockheed Martin to expand weapons production capacity for components of two missile interceptors over the next seven years.Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, called the deals “a decisive win for the Warfighter, underscoring our commitment to sending clear demand signals to the entire supply chain.” The agreements are the latest in a slew of Pentagon deals to increase production…

More than 1,150 cases have been referred to the National Crime Agency (NCA)’s Cyber Choices scheme in the last eight years – nearly 600 of those were in the last three years.Authorities warn teenage hacking groups are playing an increasingly prominent role in serious cyber-attacks.Young, English-speaking hackers have been linked to attacks on major organisations including Transport for London (TfL) and MGM Grand in 2024, and Marks & Spencer and the Co-op in 2025.Individuals are also being increasingly targeted in hacks for their cryptocurrency holdings.”It certainly has become more of a problem,” said Paul Foster, who leads cyber prevention work…

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said that he’s not attacking the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, but asking the South-East people not to vote for him. He said that he had been proud to work for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection due to his infrastructural projects in Nigeria, especially in the South East zone. Umahi stated this during an inspection project Trans-Sahara highway and Legacy projects that cut across Cross River–Abuja. He said contractors had been directed to employ more local workers to maximise the economic benefits accruing to host…

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The Hundred women’s competition, Old TraffordTrent Rockets 153-8 (100 balls): Dunkley 57 (33), Luff 51 (26); Ecclestone 2-24Manchester Super Giants 122 all out (93 balls): Lanning 35 (24); Gardner 4-16Trent Rockets won by 31 runsScorecard. TableHalf-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff helped Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by 31 runs and move above their opponents into second in the Hundred table.Dunkley hit 57 from 33 balls and Luff 51 from 26 as the pair put on a second-wicket partnership of 91 at Old Trafford, helping set up a score of 153-8.Ash Gardner then took 4-16 in the Super…

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean are making U.K. chart history. Their collaborative single, “Rein Me In,” has officially become the country’s longest-running No. 1 single of all time. With 19 weeks at the top of the U.K. Official Singles chart, it has officially surpassed the record set by Frankie Laine’s “I Believe,” which held the spot for 18 weeks back in 1953. But this isn’t the first record the duet has broken. Released over a year ago on June 20, 2025, “Rein Me In” took 35 weeks from its first entry onto the chart to reach No. 1, making it…

I love a scoop or two of the good stuff, even more so when the mercury hits 30C and ice-cream starts feeling less like an indulgence and more like an essential survival tool. This is why owning an ice-cream maker has always made sense to me. I’ve been using the original Ninja Creami for years now, but before that I was spending a small fortune on gelato, fruity sorbets, frozen yoghurt and other such desserts from the frozen aisle.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Some might argue that…