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Israeli settlers also attack a Palestinian family in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.Published On 29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Israel has attacked Gaza, killing at least one Palestinian, wounding more than 12, and destroying a mosque and tents sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians.Israeli jets struck the Al-Muttaqin Mosque, near the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) building in Gaza City, on Tuesday.“Israeli warplanes carried out a series of air strikes focusing on central and northern Gaza”, said Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir el-Balah.“Yes, the whole area was warned, but a very narrow window of time was given for…

The House of Representatives is seeking to reduce tensions between petroleum importers and domestic refiners as it begins consultations with operators to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and ensure a steady fuel supply. The House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), led by Ikenga Ugochinyere (APP, Imo), held an interactive session with major players in the sector on Tuesday at the National Assembly. Representatives of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), and Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) attended the meeting. The discussions focused largely on how to support…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse targeted at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media, describing the attacks as unacceptable and insisting that discrimination has no place in football or society. The federation issued a strongly worded statement on the eve of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, reaffirming its commitment to the safety, dignity and well-being of every member of the Super Falcons squad. According to the NFF, the online abuse followed recent incidents at the team’s hotel in Morocco, where racist comments and emojis…

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s use of his song. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter took to Instagram to comment on the White House and Trump’s use of his song “American Cars” on their social media posts about an event in Michigan for autoworkers. Kahan swiftly shut down any doubt about any association. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan commented on the post. The Vermont native’s comment has already gathered thousands of likes. Kahan joins a long list of other artists who have called out Trump for using…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said that it is not okay for Nigerians to use firewood for cooking when the country is blessed with abundant gas resources. Mr Ekpo spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, at the launch of a federal initiative to expand nationwide access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) “At the heart of this programme lies a simple but powerful conviction: that the promise of Nigeria’s abundant natural gas must translate into dignity, safety, and improved…

NewsFeedThe US military says it has successfully intercepted a barrage of missiles fired by Iran at its troops in Jordan. The sudden attack coincides with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House and comes after a five-day pause in the war. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran.Published On 29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Former premier Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind the Victoria’s new Labor leader, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election.In a rare public statement on Wednesday, Andrews also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan, who he handpicked to replace him as premier when he resigned in September 2023.Allan quit the top job on Tuesday morning, minutes before she was set to face a planned leadership spill brought on by Carroll. According to Carroll, he agreed to stand after a cross-factional delegation of MPs told him on Monday the premier had lost the confidence of…

Uchechukwu Nnaike  As Nigeria’s financial services landscape continues to undergo a massive transformational shift driven by digital innovation, increasing financial inclusion, and rising customer expectations, Moniepoint has announced a milestone talent development initiative. In collaboration with the African Leadership University (ALU) School of Business, Moniepoint has launched a specialised executive education programme designed to future-proof its management pipeline and champion long-term economic prosperity across the continent. This strategic talent development programme directly supports Nigeria’s digital economy agenda by equipping tech leaders with the unique blend of technical expertise, human-centric leadership, and data fluency required to anchor large-scale digital transformation. This…

MUNICH—It has taken Audi a little longer than its rivals, but with the debut of the 2027 Q9 this evening, the company has joined them in offering a range-topping full-size SUV. No, not the Q7, although a third-generation version of that vehicle broke cover in June. The car was designed first and foremost for Europe, with a third row of seats that’s fine for small children or occasional use. But in America, there’s a segment one size larger, pioneered by the Cadillac Escalade, and it’s here we find the new Audi. With no concrete plans to replace the A8 sedan…

Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of “very difficult trade-offs in the next autumn budget” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high.The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said the new prime minister faced a “challenging inheritance” and his plans to revamp public services would meet severe pressure from persistently higher prices.With oil prices having briefly gone back above $100 a barrel, and the strait of Hormuz all but closed since March, the thinktank said it expected inflation to rise to 3.8% over the next seven months, forcing the chancellor, John Healey,…