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An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a nun in Jerusalem, in an incident caught on CCTV which drew widespread condemnation.Jerusalem Magistrates Court said Yona Schreiber was experiencing a psychotic episode when he pushed over and kicked the French nun in the Old City in occupied East Jerusalem in April. It ruled that he was not criminally responsible for his actions and ordered him to be sent to a psychiatric hospital for up to six years.Video of the attack caused outrage, and deepened concerns after a rise in harassment of Christian clergy and pilgrims by Jewish extremists…

Emma Okonji The number of active subscribers connected to the internet through various technology channels deployed by the Nigerian service providers, reached 157,405,351, as of May 2026, statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed. This was just as broadband penetration improved to reach 56.11 per cent with 121,643,718 subscriptions in May 2026, after recording 55.67 per cent penetration with 120,684,625 subscriptions in April 2026. From the 157,405,351 internet subscribers recorded in May this year, subscribers that connect to the internet via the Mobile GSM technology provided by mobile operators like MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and T2, were 157,021,888.…

Hardware companies have realized that note-taking is one of the easiest AI use cases to build for, and consequently have been busy shoving mics into everything from pendants and rings to credit-card-sized pucks and wristbands. Still, despite the variety of devices, only a few companies have been able to stand out. One of these companies is Plaud, which has over 2.5 million people using its hardware or software. It is now launching a note-taker in a new form factor: earphones. Called Plaud One, these adopt the simple bare-bones style of Apple’s Airpods, and can record calls, while their case can…

On 27th August, 1991, Jigawa State code named ‘The New World’ was created out of the old Kano State. Today, 27th August 2027, marks Jigawa’s 35th anniversary of creation. It is an important moment to reflect on its journey, celebrate its achievements, acknowledge its challenges and consider the future. Thirty-five years after its creation, Jigawa stands at a critical point in its development, with Governor Umar A Namadi seeking to deepen the foundations of a more productive, prosperous and self-reliant state. Since assuming office on 29th May 2023, Governor Namadi has pursued the 12-Point Greater Jigawa Agenda, covering agriculture, education,…

Ben SolakAug 27, 2026, 06:30 AM ETCloseBen Solak joined ESPN in 2024 as a national NFL analyst. He previously covered the NFL at The Ringer, Bleeding Green Nation and The Draft Network.Multiple AuthorsThe NFL regular season returns in under two weeks, and boy am I excited. NFL RedZone will be up on one screen. My fantasy teams and group chats will overtake my phone. But what about the second screen? Which game gets my undivided attention on the laptop?To solve this problem, I’ve developed a watchability ranking for all 32 NFL teams. It’s my second year doing so, and the…

Channel 4 is taking the “Married at First Sight” scandal “very seriously,” says a senior exec, although she declined to comment on the prospect of the hit reality show being axed for good. “‘MAFS’ is something that we’re taking very seriously at the channel,” said Kiran Nataraja director of content strategy, speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival during a panel about the network. “We’ve got two reviews ongoing.” Until those reviews are concluded she said she couldn’t comment on the outcome. “Married at First Sight” U.K. — also known as “MAFS” — was rocked earlier this year after a “Panorama”…

In the 1920s, the London wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd was asked to create a wine cellar for a doll’s house, commissioned by Queen Mary, to showcase the best of British craftsmanship. Designed by Edwin Lutyens, it had running water, electricity, a library of tiny books and, naturally, a wine cellar stocked with 1,200 miniature bottles, including vintage ports, an 1889 Montrachet and top-tier bordeaux. These days, the doll’s house resides in Windsor Castle, but Berry Bros has a replica of that cellar in its own Mayfair cellar, complete with 5ml bottles of those same wines.It is fair to…

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject hate speech, misinformation and intolerance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Ochogwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership and fact-checking skills to enable them to contribute…

After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026A US military judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, and three co-defendants to stand trial, more than two decades after their arrest.Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama issued the scheduling order on Wednesday, setting opening proceedings for June 5, 2028.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe ruling comes after a US appeals court blocked plea deals that would have let Mohammed and two co-defendants avoid the death penalty.The case…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University, Bokkos chapter, has embarked on a total and indefinite strike after accusing the university management of failing to address a six-point charter of demands. The union announced the industrial action on Wednesday following a congress meeting, after a 14-day ultimatum issued to the administration on August 11 lapsed without resolution. Vincent Choji, the union’s chairperson, and Lomka Kopdiya, the secretary, made this known in a statement signed by both leaders, stating that the decision followed approval from ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC). “Congress is convinced that the substance of our…