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The European Central Bank last week asked the public to weigh in on designs for new euro banknotes, the first redesign of the currency since its 2002 launch. The competition pits rivers and birds against cultural figures in a battle to represent the spirit of the bloc. The bank has gotten a lot of feedback. There have been millions of responses to an online survey, it says, and more than 26 million views for social media posts introducing the banknotes. Thousands of alternative suggestions have been submitted by those who contend that none of the approaches now under consideration capture…

Key events24m ago’It’s an ecological disaster,’ locals say as volunteers battle new blaze in France1h agoTwo firefighters died battling wildfires in Crete1h ago’European solidarity knows no limit,’ EU’s von der Leyen says as she thanks firefighters from other EU countries for help2h agoLarge areas of ‘very’ and ‘extremely’ poor air quality reported after wildfires in France, Spain3h agoFire near Madrid ‘technically stabilised,’ minister says, but calls for caution3h agoSpain faces ‘complex’ situation with ‘three very tough days’ ahead, minister says4h agoFirefighters continue to tackle blazes in France, Spain – in pictures4h ago’The fear is that with another heatwave, fires could…

The Industry Newspaper, Nigeria’s leading publication on brands, business, marketing and impact, has announced the 2026 edition of The Industry’s Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact – its annual authoritative ranking of organizations delivering measurable value to Nigeria’s economy, people, and future. In a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief of The Industry Newspaper (Theindustryng.com), Goddie Ofose, the statement said, “Now in its 4th year, the 2026 list is curated under the theme “Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Nigerian Companies Shaping the Next Decade.” It recognizes companies that have not only weathered macroeconomic headwinds but have also invested in innovation, infrastructure, people,…

Your TV sounds awful. That’s not an indictment of your shopping skills, your budget or even the TV’s manufacturer. It’s just basic physics.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.The tiny speakers crammed in modern flat-screen TVs simply can’t reproduce the physical sound waves as well as the larger speakers in older TVs. And you don’t need to crave window-rattling action sequences to notice the problem. It also shows up in television shows, making dialog difficult to hear.You don’t need captions; you need better speakers. And for most people,…

lSays terrorists still dictate pace of war  lCalls for national security overhaul The presidential candidate of Accord party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that Nigeria was at war being led without a coherent strategy to defeat terrorism and restore national security. In a statement, yesterday, Olawepo-Hashim condemned the latest wave of killings in Kaduna, Zamfara, Plateau and other states, as well as the abduction of innocent citizens in Kebbi State, including a High Court judge. He called on the Federal Government to urgently overhaul the nation’s security architecture, reclaim the strategic initiative from terrorists and adopt a proactive doctrine that prevents…

Credit: Allen Green/Photo Researchers History/GettySusumu Tonegawa was a renowned neuroscientist who transformed our understanding of learning and memory. He also had an immense impact on immunology, discovering the genetic mechanism behind the immense diversity of antibodies that target and provide immunity against myriad infections and cancers. This revelation led to Tonegawa becoming the sole winner of the 1987 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine — and the first Japanese person to win the prize.When asked how he transformed two fields, Tonegawa’s answer evoked a contemporary conundrum. Is it better to ask big questions and consider what technologies would be needed…

Eric WoodyardJul 29, 2026, 09:09 AM ETCloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Multiple AuthorsALLEN PARK, Mich. — As Detroit Lions veterans reported to training camp this week, coach Dan Campbell addressed the team for the first time about the…

Kavinsky, the French house DJ-producer whose collaborations with the Weeknd and Phoenix were worldwide hits and whose “Nightcall” gave the movie Drive a sleek, detached quality, was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening, according to Reuters. The musician, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was 50. “An inquiry into the ​cause of death has been opened ‌to ⁠determine the circumstances of the death, as first responders found no suspicious elements ​at the ​scene,” ⁠the Paris prosecutor’s office stated. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Kavinksy on social media, saying “Kavinsky, French pride forever.” French culture minister…

A civil society organisation, Transparency Watch, has called on privileged Nigerians, particularly politicians, to emulate the philanthropic and people-centred leadership style of Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The group said Yari has continued to use his position and personal resources to improve the lives of vulnerable Nigerians, particularly in Zamfara State, describing his intervention programmes as examples worthy of emulation. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Cliff Richards, Transparency Watch said the senator’s humanitarian activities and development initiatives have positively impacted many lives and distinguished him among…

Former top US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a US Senate hearing about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying he feared Republican lawmakers would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. He invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which says no individual can be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself”. Days before the hearing, Republican Senator Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s pandemic-era writings, in which he mused about fame and the origins of Covid. Fauci said Paul has a grudge against…