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Rhun ap Iorwerth, the First Minister of Wales called the singer a “true icon”, while Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens called Tyler “the sound of my teenage years”. Screenwriter and television producer Russell T Davies, who was born in Wales, offered: “What a fabulous Welsh woman!”Tyler had been due to perform at the Sunshine Festival in Worcester this summer, along with a number of European dates. She had also been booked to sing at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on 17 December.Pete Waterman, the Stock Aitken Waterman music producer famous for a string of hits during the 80s with stars including Kylie Minogue…

After record-breaking June temperatures, parts of the UK are in the throes of another heatwave. So with more uncomfortably hot days and sweaty, sleepless nights in store, we asked how you keep cool when the temperatures soar.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Some of you shared tips for keeping your homes cool, others on avoiding overheating on the go, and some on ways to exercise safely. From thermal blinds and fans to sunscreens and UV-protective hats, here are your, and our, favourite hacks to beat the heat –…

Nearly three quarters (73%) of US college students have said they plan to participate in international exchange programs, while 87% of American institutions expect increased or stable demand for study abroad.   Coming from Terra Dotta’s 2026 student survey and IIE’s 2026 Spring Snapshot respectively, the findings reveal continued interest in study abroad, though students are being more realistic about geopolitics, financial barriers, and career aspirations.  “Study abroad is one of the most impactful experiences institutions can offer but students are approaching their decisions with greater scrutiny, balancing aspiration with real-world considerations,” said David Nelson, Terra Dotta’s director of study abroad.  The student survey data represents a modest decrease in demand from 2025, where 76% of students indicated their aspirations to study abroad, while…

The Police Command in Plateau has warned its personnel against unlawfully demanding and searching citizens’ mobile phones. Mr Bassey Ewah, the Commissioner of Police in the state, gave the warning while addressing its personnel in Jos. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos. “No personnel of this command has the legal authority to search mobile phone of any citizen on the road without a court warrant,” Alabo quoted Ewah as saying. The PPRO said that the commissioner, who reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism, warned personnel…

NewsFeedPalm Beach International Airport has officially been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with new signage installed throughout the terminal. The move has prompted mixed reactions, with supporters welcoming the tribute while critics argued it was ‘in poor taste.’Published On 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

International Breweries is firming up plans to clear the heap of losses that have accumulated over the past years, which have kept retained earnings negative since 2019. The core of the strategy is a share capital reduction, which the beer maker hopes to implement after securing shareholders’ approval at its forthcoming annual general meeting, as disclosed in a statement on Thursday. “The company is proposing to reconstruct the company’s share capital by way of 1) eliminating negative retained earnings; and 2) the return of excess capital,” International Breweries stated in a note to the Nigerian Exchange. “The transaction will be…

Bluetooth speakers with big sound and great features are hard to find for under $100, with most offerings being some variation of the same basic (and often small) design. Thankfully, through July 10th Woot has the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 on sale for $69.99, which is $20 cheaper than the discounted price at other retailers like Amazon, and about half its original $129.99 price. The waterproof Bluetooth speaker can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge, with big, bass-forward sound that’s great for a day by the water or just hanging out in the yard.While size isn’t…

Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.Burnham’s Labour leadership bid has been backed by 322 Labour MPs as he remains the only declared candidate after nominations began on Thursday.It makes him just one short of the 323 needed before it is mathematically impossible for a rival to run against him. Some MPs say they were not able to vote on Thursday, but would back Burnham once they are back in Parliament.If no one else enters the contest, as…

Africa’s beverage industry is attracting growing investor interest as strong growth in coffee, tea, brewing, and value-added beverages positions the continent among the world’s most promising consumer markets. However, industry leaders have warned that counterfeiting, currency volatility, supply chain disruptions, and weak brand development could undermine the sector’s long-term prospects if left unchecked.These concerns were raised at the launch of the Tosin Balogun organised by Drinkabl Africa, where industry executives, investors and brand experts urged businesses to strengthen innovation, deepen consumer intelligence and invest in building globally competitive African brands. According to projections by Mordor Intelligence, Africa’s food and beverage…

Quasars rank among the brightest and most powerful objects in the universe. They are fueled by supermassive black holes that consume surrounding material at the centers of galaxies, producing so much energy that they can be seen across billions of light years. Now, an international team of researchers has identified 31 of the oldest quasars ever discovered, including the two earliest known examples. These extraordinary objects were already shining with the light of roughly a trillion suns when the universe was only about 670 million years old. The discovery, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, offers an unprecedented glimpse into one…