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Andy Murray and Jack Draper appear to be working together once again after the 24-year-old was forced to miss out on Wimbledon earlier this month.It was revealed in May that the three-time Grand Slam champion had joined Draper’s team, after Draper had split with his former coach Jamie Delgado. Murray had imposed some conditions on their coaching arrangement, explaining in an interview with The Sun that he would only be working with Draper’s team for “a few weeks” and nothing had been confirmed past Wimbledon. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies.…

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday — in his full Ebenezer Scrooge regalia. Depp plays Scrooge in the upcoming Paramount movie, “Ebenezer,” directed by Ti West, which debuts in theaters this November. The actor appeared outside of a shop called “Scrooge and Marley” in San Diego’s Gaslamp district around 2:30pm, but fans began congregating at the location just after noon for a sneak peek at whatever the studio had planned to promote the film. First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon. Then,…

The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization’s new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world’s second-largest economy. AFP first reported that the multilateral lender would be making the move last month. “IBRD lending will continue to phase down during the CPF period, not exceeding US$ 2 billion,” the World Bank Group (WBG) said in a post on its website, referring to lending through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. A CPF is a mutually agreed plan between the bank and a client country outlining…

Wangchuk, a well-known name in India, ended his hunger strike after the government assured him no legal action would be taken against protesters rallying at Janta Mantar site, India’s NDTV website reported.India’s state and health ministers had visited Wangchuk in hospital.Reacting to Wangchuk’s decision to end his hunger strike, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote in a post on X: “We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days.”But he added: “The Cockroach Janta Party’s peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until [Education Minister] Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.”Mass protests have not stopped in the…

Cinema has always been a medium of research and development. At any given point, the industry is searching for yet another breakthrough that can drive it into the future. Synchronised sound in the 1920s. Technicolor in the 1930s. The invention of the modern blockbuster in the 1970s.Conversely, the consensus is that, if the 2020s has a defining trend, then it is one of decline. The theatrical experience is under attack from all angles: streaming, YouTube, a once-in-a-century health crisis that shut cinemas down entirely. And yet, if you look closer, this has actually been one of the most innovative decades…

Andy Burnham is set to spend his first day working at the northern branch of Downing Street.No 10 North in Manchester will form part of the prime minister’s aim to shift power from Whitehall and Westminster to regions across the country.Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will also operate regularly from the new site, with up to 300 civil servants expected to join them by the end of next year.On Friday in Manchester Burnham will chair a meeting of the National Economic Council, a cabinet committee first launched in 2008 to respond to economic challenges around the UK.Ahead of that…

Preparations have gathered momentum for the 29th edition of the Nigeria Cup, Nigeria’s longest-running Independence Celebration Golf Championship. According to a statement issued by the organisers, this year’s event will celebrate the tournament’s rich heritage while raising standards in competition and organisation. The championship is scheduled to hold at Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos, from 19 to 27 September. Organised by the Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA) in collaboration with Ikoyi Club 1938, the 2026 edition aims to build on nearly three decades of tradition while introducing improvements in tournament organisation, participant experience and stakeholder engagement. Chairman of the Organising…

Ryan McFaddenJul 23, 2026, 01:07 PM ETCloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Multiple AuthorsHENDERSON, Nev. — First overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, the team announced.Mendoza signed a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed deal with a fifth-year option. The Raiders’ entire 10-player 2026 draft class is now under contract as they report for training camp Thursday.The…

AncestryDNA is currently marked down from $99 to just $40, but the deal ends soon If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Genetic testing has become more than a novelty, allowing people to learn about their family’s origins, find hidden family-tree branches, or connect with relatives around the globe. If you haven’t done a genetic test, now is the time: AncestryDNA, the most popular and most trusted genetic testing brand on the market, is currently offering a 60% discount on its kit. The current AncestryDNA…

Refuse continues to pile up on streets, road medians and bus stops across Lagos, despite government efforts to improve waste collection and tackle indiscriminate dumping, PREMIUM TIMES has found. At MITV Bus Stop, near the Lagos State Government Secretariat, nylons, plastic bottles and household waste have been dumped at the facility, which is meant for passengers. At the MITV Bus Stop, nylons, plastic bottles and household waste littered the facility. The refuse at the location had remained for more than a month, creating an unpleasant odour in the area. At Iyana Oworo Bus Stop, corn husks, nylons and plastic bottles…