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However, not everyone updates Chrome as soon as new versions are available. While Chrome will download and stage updates promptly, it relies on users to restart their browsers to complete installation. Google is looking at several ways to streamline that process. In Chrome 150, Google implemented a new update mechanism that takes advantage of the way macOS handles applications. Apps typically continue to run in the background even if their foreground windows are closed. If you close Chrome 150 on macOS without quitting, Chrome can take advantage of that state to update the browser install with what Google calls a…

There’s still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed more than 1,500 people, as the spread of the virus continues to outpace response efforts, new statistics have revealed.DRC has now recorded 3,442 cases of the virus and 1,521 deaths, a government update said on Thursday. The data marks a 50 percent increase in the death toll over the past week, with authorities continuing to struggle to rein in the outbreak in…

Governor Dauda Lawal met with the leadership of Chinese energy giant, GCL Group, regarding a solar power deal that is expected to transform Zamfara State’s socio-economic potential. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation between the Chinese energy giant and Zamfara State, with an emphasis on unlocking the state’s vast solar energy potential. The deal would, among others, accelerate the state’s industrialisation agenda through sustainable power solutions. Governor Lawal’s high-level business roundtable with GCL Group, one of China’s foremost global energy conglomerates, was part of his ongoing strategic investment and trade mission to China. The meeting, which also included the…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Europe’s leading football associations have rallied behind UEFA’s decision to boycott FIFA competitions if the world governing body proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors. The strong reactions followed UEFA’s unanimous vote on Thursday to oppose FIFA’s controversial proposal, with several national football associations warning they would withdraw from FIFA tournaments unless the governing body reverses course. England’s Football Association declared its full support for UEFA, insisting the World Cup should remain in the hands of football. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with our European…

The male housemates in BBNaija Season 11 have claimed their first Thursday wager victory after defeating the female team in a debate contest centred on the age-old “Nature versus Nurture” argument. The wager task, held on Thursday, required both teams to defend opposing viewpoints. The BBNaija female housemates argued that nurture plays the dominant role in shaping a person’s character, behaviour and achievements, insisting that upbringing, environment and life experiences are the biggest influences on who people become. The male housemates, however, maintained that nature is the more decisive factor, arguing that inherited traits and genetics have the greatest impact…

While fewer of us are eating meat regularly – I refer you to the rise of “beef days” – if you’re going to cook it, it needs to be done properly. Overcooked beef with the texture of shoe leather, or undercooked poultry with a side of food poisoning, will put off even the most devoted carnivore.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.A reliable meat thermometer solves both problems. It takes the guesswork out of cooking, helping you achieve melt-in-the-mouth steak and the best of any cut, with no…

The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has rejected the state’s newly introduced ₦150 million campaign advertising permit for governorship candidates, daring officials to remove her campaign billboards if she refuses to pay. The actress-turned-politician made the remarks during a visit to the Abia State Structures for Signages and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA) on Thursday, where she criticised the policy as an attack on democracy and accused the government of using state regulations to frustrate political opposition. N150 million The directive, announced by ABSSAA, requires governorship candidates to pay ₦150 million for a campaign advertising permit.…

Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026The United Nations has condemned Uganda for its clampdown on dissent and opposition groups.The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed his criticism of the country’s increasing pressure on dissidents and others in a statement issued on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“I am appalled that the authorities are increasingly targeting any form of dissent, and deepening restrictions on the fundamental freedoms of all those living in Uganda,” Turk said. “Those who dare to speak out are silenced.”His…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has stressed the need for stronger stakeholder collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. The call followed a reported rise in cases of human trafficking in seven local government areas of Rivers State. Nwamaka Ikediashi, NAPTIP’s Rivers State Commander, during activities marking the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, identified the local government areas to include: Eleme, Tai, Gokana, Emohua, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, and Khana. She said the Rivers State Government must actively participate in tackling the rising trend of human trafficking. Ikediashi noted, “The fight against human trafficking is not a fight that NAPTIP can do alone. We have our major stakeholders, security agencies. Here in Rivers State, the government has to be proactive on issues regarding human trafficking.” She explained that trafficking “is an offence that sometimes is not always in the news, because the victims don’t like publicising certain things. So when handling some of these issues, it’s low-key.” Ikediashi said, “There’s a rising trend of trafficking, especially in the area of foreign travel to promote sexual exploitation, that’s forced prostitution. It’s very, very common. And in Rivers State, there are some endemic areas, which include: Eleme, Tai, Khana, Gokana, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Emohua.” She confirmed that cases of human organ harvesting and forced labour continue to take place in parts of Rivers State. “When you talk about forms of trafficking, there are external forms of trafficking, there are internal forms of trafficking, but we are concentrating more on the internal form of trafficking,” she said. Ikediashi said internal forms of trafficking include child labour, sexual exploitation, organ harvesting, buying and selling of persons, and the keeping of under-age persons in brothels and subjecting them to sexual exploitation. “Not only underage persons, but also vulnerable persons. There are persons that are vulnerable. Maybe they are disabled, or maybe, coming from the background they are coming from, you know that they are vulnerable,” she said. Ikediashi urged the public to promptly report cases of human trafficking in their areas to the agency. “The public can join hands in the fight against trafficking. When you see something, you say something. You report cases of human…

Robots powered by Google’s Gemini AI models are now more capable. With the debut of Gemini Robotics 2, these physical bots can now accomplish more complex tasks, continuously analyze changing environments, and collaborate with other robots. This is thanks to a trio of new sub-models, one of which is publicly available for developers starting today. Videos of robots running, dancing, and backflipping have been a staple of the Internet for years, but these machines were programmed to perform these very narrow tasks. The goal of Gemini robotics is to create a generalist robot, one that can do anything a human…