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In the mountains …A remote refuge in northern ItalyIt’s not easy to get to Rifugio Val di Togno, at 1,317 meters (4,320ft). The dirt road from the nearest town winds for 4 miles through 27 hairpins and is best done in a four-wheel drive, or it’s a solid two-hour hike from the tiny hamlet of Carnale. But as managers Luna Lybeer and Wout Allegaert say: “We offer guests nothing so they can get away from everything.” Although you can hardly describe this beautifully renovated mountain hideout as “nothing”. Every room looks down the valley, whether through a porthole-like round window…

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party in Osun, Kola Adewusi, has expressed optimism that the party will emerge victorious in the governorship election. Adewusi, after casting his vote on Saturday in Ile-Ife, said adequate security personnel had been deployed to ensure a peaceful exercise across the state. He, however, raised concerns over the uneven arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at some polling units, noting that while officials arrived early in some areas, the situation was different in others. According to him, the late arrival of election officials at some polling units could affect the smooth…

Hospitals in England have recorded temperatures of almost 42C this summer, with surgeries being cancelled because operating theatres’ cooling units stopped working in the intense heat.The Northern Care Alliance NHS foundation trust, which runs four hospitals in Greater Manchester, recorded a temperature of 41.8C during last month’s heatwave – 14C above the recommended safe maximum.Figures disclosed by 33 NHS trusts under freedom of information laws show that temperatures on wards during July averaged 31.9C – above the 28C which NHS England advises is the limit hospitals should maintain in order to protect the safety of staff and patients.The Liberal Democrats,…

Voters across Ilesa on Saturday turned out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the ongoing governorship election. At Idi Iroko/Itakogun 2, Ward 1, Unit 8, Ilesa West, Ward 2, Unit 8, Egbe Idi Junction, Ilesa West and Unit 1, Ward 5, Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State, BusinessDay could see how voters trooped out as early as 7:15 am to participate in the voting process. Morufu Ajayi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party agent at the unit, commended the voters for their early arrival and peaceful conduct and described the turnout as encouraging. Ajayi also expressed…

By Abdulyekeen, Mohd Bashir There is something rather amusing about the argument that Bukola Saraki is suddenly fighting for political relevance in Kwara. For about 7 years now, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has spent a remarkable portion of his political life chasing Saraki’s shadow. Yet after the years in office, he has still not come close to matching the former Senate President in intellect, political organisation, leadership and, most importantly, the understanding of democratic politics. Saraki has been out of government in Kwara for years and still remains a reference point in the state’s political conversation. So, who exactly is struggling…

Aug 15, 2026, 02:52 AM ETThe Los Angeles Dodgers came away encouraged after Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in more than three weeks Friday, manager Dave Roberts said after the team’s 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.Ohtani, 32, has not pitched since July 3 as he deals with a left knee injury, but the Dodgers remain hopeful the two-way star will make a return to the mound in the regular season.Roberts said reports from Friday’s 35-pitch session were positive, adding that Ohtani “used his entire mix.” Barring any setbacks, Roberts said, the hope is for Ohtani to throw…

SATURDAY VERY EARLY AM: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has banked a near $19M Friday for what’s shaping up to be a third weekend around $65M, -55%, which takes its running cume to $780.8M. The Destin Daniel Cretton directed movie is booked at 4,539 theaters. Among the best third weekends ever at the domestic B.O, Brand New Day ranks fifth, higher than Avengers: Endgame ($63.2M) with the record still held by Force Awakens ($90.2M). It’s the 33rd weekend of the year, and Brand New Day‘s $65M is the most amount of money ever made by a pic on this frame in…

When it comes to everyday objects, a supermarket carrier bag could be the ultimate one – a thing we’re more accustomed to squeezing into a drawer or using until it falls apart than giving any special treatment.But these most mundane items are now enjoying something of a new life.On secondhand sites including eBay, Vinted and Depop, old Marks & Spencer carrier bags and those for other supermarkets such as Tesco, Netto and Waitrose are being sold for about £10 – a big mark-up considering they were originally given away for free. Vinted reports that searches in 2026 have risen by…

Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved.Published On 15 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal fans have no reason to worry about his future with the Premier League champions as the Gunners boss heads into the final year of his contract.Arteta ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait to win the Premier League in May and was expected to sign a new contract as a reward for that historic success.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWith Arsenal set to begin their 2026-27 campaign against Manchester City in the Community Shield…

Sumaina Kasim in Abuja  The Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has warned that the proposed reduction of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) from six per cent to four per cent could affect the agency’s ability to effectively discharge its expanding transport safety investigation mandate. Badeh made the disclosure yesterday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, stressing that the Bureau is currently handling a growing volume of investigations across Nigeria’s aviation, rail and maritime sectors. He asserted that the NSIB’s responsibilities have expanded significantly beyond aviation accident investigation, requiring increased funding, specialised equipment, technical…