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Sample preparation and 4D-STEMA high-purity (99.999%), undoped, commercially available Si single crystal (Crystal Base Co., Ltd.) was mechanically crushed in a mortar and the resulting fragments dispersed onto a molybdenum TEM grid with a carbon support film and the grid was immediately transferred into the microscope to avoid surface oxidation. To remove hydrocarbon contamination, the TEM grid was annealed overnight at 300 °C under high-vacuum conditions using an in situ TEM heating holder (JEOL, Ltd.) inside the microscope and subsequently cooled to room temperature before observation. STEM observations were performed using a JEM ARM300CF (JEOL, Ltd.) equipped with a cold field…

Curtis Jones is set to join Inter Milan after the Italian side agreed a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) with Liverpool.The Reds have accepted an offer worth €30m euros (£25.7m) plus €5m euros (£4.3m) in add-ons for the midfielder.Jones, 25, will travel to Italy on Thursday to complete a medical. The transfer agreement includes a 10% sell-on clause for Liverpool.In June, Liverpool rejected a verbal offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from the Serie A champions, with the Premier League side valuing the 25-year-old, who had one year left on his contract, at about £35m.More recently, Liverpool suggested that something in…

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27. Burna Boy received two nominations for his collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai.” The Grammy-winning singer is nominated in the Best Collaboration category, where he faces Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T and Malice for “Chains & Whips”;…

By Seyi Babaeko The world stands at a critical moment in history. Despite unprecedented technological and economic advancement, humanity remains deeply divided by conflict and violence. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia, ongoing wars continue to undermine global peace and sustainable development. Sustainable Development Goal 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, is the foundation upon which all other development goals depend. Without peace, development is impossible. Without justice and strong institutions, stability and prosperity cannot endure. War destroys lives, communities, and futures. Its consequences extend beyond the battlefield, disrupting education, healthcare, economies, and…

Peter Uzoho On a humid Monday morning at Asemoku Jetty, the water parted and a 40-metre grey-hulled vessel slid forward to meet its name. SSV Kali 3. No imported steel plate. No foreign builder’s stamp. This one was designed and built in Nigeria, by a Nigerian energy company, for Nigerian waters.   When the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, presided over her induction on Monday, August 18, 2026, it was more than an inauguration. It was the unveiling of a new model for funding and delivering maritime security: private-sector money, indigenous shipbuilding, and naval operations fused…

Alan Jones’s yelling stopped when his “sexual behaviour” began, the broadcaster’s former driver has alleged.Complainant C told a Sydney court on Thursday that he had been “reprimanded, yelled at and intimidated” when he worked for the former 2GB host as a young man in the mid-2000s.But after Jones started touching him on the penis and kissing him, the situation changed, the court heard.“Once the sexual behaviour began, he was nicer to me,” C told Downing Centre local court during his re-examination.“I was obviously intimidated, but the yelling stopped.”The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 20 indecent assault charges and two…

ToplineBitcoin led a rally in major cryptocurrencies and inched back towards $70,000 late on Wednesday after President Donald Trump hosted top crypto industry executives and called on Congress to pass the stalled cryptocurrency legislation known as the “CLARITY Act.”President Donald Trump was joined by crypto industry leaders and executives for a White House event.Getty ImagesKey FactsThe price of Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency, rose to $69,825, up more than 8.5% from Tuesday’s price.This is the highest level Bitcoin has seen since early June, when it fell below $70,000.The price of Ether, the second most valuable token, rose to $2,261.26—up more…

Segun Sowunmi during his visit with President Bola Tinubu. Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has expressed concern over the controversy he believes could follow the 2027 presidential election, saying President Bola Tinubu may face allegations of electoral manipulation even if he secures victory. Sowunmi spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday while discussing Tinubu’s prospects in the 2027 presidential race. The PDP chieftain said the outcome of the election itself would not be the only issue confronting the country, arguing that the reaction of defeated candidates and their supporters could have greater implications for national stability.…

A selection of winning images from DarkSky International’s 2026 Capture the Dark photography contest. It is the sixth edition of the annual night-time photography competition, which drew 2,288 submissions from 30 countries Continue reading…

The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted the course measured more than half a kilometre too long for the 2026 edition. The annual event in Alberta, Canada is often used as a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon. But a number of frustrated runners voiced concerns online after the race, noting that the distance on their GPS running watches was over 26.22 miles. Organisers initially dismissed complaints but in a statement on Wednesday, they admitted an extra 674.7 metres (0.41 miles) was mistakenly added to the course. Race director Tom Keogh said: “We do not take this lightly. We…