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A Ford logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, on March 27, 2024.David Dee Delgado | ReutersChina automaker Geely will build electric vehicles at a Ford Motor plant in Spain under a new manufacturing joint venture in Europe, the companies announced Thursday.Pending regulatory approvals, the companies said the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028. The Valencia, Spain, plant will continue to produce the Ford Kuga in the meantime, according to a news…

“Some companies want to lease certain space assets that are actually military weapon systems that can be used to destroy other systems and even kill people,” Reed said. “Last year’s NDAA prohibited temporary ownership of space weapon systems, and the analogy is very plain. We don’t lease M4 rifles. We don’t lease F-15s, etc. This year’s NDA further clarifies the Space Force must own title to a space weapon system.” Sen. Jack Reed greets Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess before a Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing on Capitol Hill on July 16, 2026, in Washington, DC. Credit: nna Moneymaker/Getty Images…

A routine ambassadorial confirmation turned into a dramatic Senate showdown recently as lawmakers fiercely debated constitutional rights, pending court cases and public perception before ultimately approving Professor Abayomi Fasina’s nomination. Sunday Aborisade reports. For close to an hour last Thursday, Nigeria’s Senate chamber ceased to be the orderly arena of legislative routine. Instead, it became the stage for one of the most gripping and emotionally charged debates witnessed in recent months, as senators locked horns over a question that pitched constitutional law against public perception, due process against public outrage, and parliamentary procedure against the demands of advocacy groups. At…

The Federal High Court in Ibadan has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from proceeding with its planned investigation into the finances of the Oyo State Government, ruling that the anti-graft agency’s request amounted to a speculative “fishing expedition” rather than a lawful investigation based on specific allegations. Delivering judgement on Wednesday in suit FHC/IB/CS/61/2025 filed by the Oyo State Government, Justice Nkeonye Maha held that although the EFCC possesses statutory powers to investigate financial crimes, such powers must be exercised within the limits of the Constitution and the rule of law. The court consequently set aside the…

Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international is Leeds’ primary goalkeeper target. Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit. The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets.He then travelled to the 2026 World Cup with England, but did not make an appearance for Thomas Tuchel’s side. Leeds have lost goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier this summer, with…

Alex Gibney‘s long-gestating Elon Musk documentary is finally ready for showtime. Musk, the Oscar winner’s years-in-the-making portrait of the controversial technocrat cum oligarch, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September — and it arrives at a scale perhaps befitting the world’s first trillionaire: 232 minutes, just shy of four hours. Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera revealed the selection in Rome Thursday while unveiling the festival’s 2026 lineup, and he paused to make sure the audience appreciated just how much Elon has been packed into Gibney’s examination. “I invite you to look at the duration of the movie —…

Choosing a cleanser can feel like Goldilocks’ task of searching for the perfect bowl of porridge – finding one that’s just right is rarely straightforward. Add in that our skin is constantly changing, due to hormones, the seasons and environmental stressors, and it’s easy to see why finding the ideal formula can be challenging.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Cleansers are often overlooked, but the right one is the basis of a good skincare routine. To understand what we should be looking for, I spoke with Dr Ahmed…

By Ayobami Okerinde Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been named alongside former champions Italy and eight other countries expected to push for qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing the recently concluded 2026 tournament. In a statement published on Thursday, FIFA highlighted 10 nations with World Cup histories that will be determined to return to football’s biggest stage at the centenary edition of the tournament in 2030. The world football governing body listed Nigeria, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Cameroon, Chile, Peru and Costa Rica as teams hoping to end their recent World Cup disappointments and secure places at…

Adedayo Olalekan As rivals trade blame, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate is betting 2027 will be won by the man who actually shows his work Nigerians have heard this script before — and Nigerians are tired of it. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands before the nation and begs for more time. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar points fingers at a government he insists has wrecked the economy. NDC’s Peter Obi thunders about waste, corruption, and broken promises. Round and round it goes — the same voices, the same outrage, the same election-season theatre Nigerians have watched for a generation. Criticism…

ToplineThe U.S. Secret Service said there has been a 40% increase in the number investigations it has opened into threats directed at the agency’s protectees this year, a statement that comes just days before the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, after the previous incident was interrupted by a shooting.Secret Service officials warned of a 40% surge in the number of threats against protectees this year.Getty ImagesKey FactsIn a briefing with multiple media outlets, Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the agency has initiated more than 10,000 investigations into threats against people the agency has been assigned to protect.Curran said…