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By Tim Akano On July 4, 1776, fifty-six strong men signed their names to a proposition so audacious it still reads like heresy: that government exists by the consent of the governed, not the grace of kings. It was not simply a nation being born. It was a wager — that liberty, codified in law rather than bestowed by bloodline, could outlast every empire that mocked it as naïve. That was an idea, an experiment and a promise. However, the expectations, inspirations and aspirations of 1776 have turned to complications, frustration and exasperation of 2026. The drafters of the American…

Police in standoff with alleged trespasser on Bolte BridgePolice in Melbourne are in a standoff with a man who they allege has painted a huge “Pam the Bird” image on the city’s Bolte Bridge.In a statement Victoria police said uniformed and water police were “currently on scene and responding to an incident involving a trespasser” on the bridge. They said: double quotation markA man has scaled the bridge and remains in a restricted area on the eastern tower. He is refusing to follow police direction and come down.Police allege the man is responsible for graffitiing the bridge earlier this morning.…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the Board of Directors, effective 21 August, after serving at the bank since 2014. The bank also appointed Emmanuel Nnorom as a Non-Executive Director on the board and as the incoming Group Chairman, effective 21 August. The Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, United Bank for Africa Plc, Alero Ladipo, confirmed the leadership change in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday. The leadership transition was approved at the bank’s board meeting held on Monday. UBA said Mr Elumelu’s retirement is…

The groups urged the FCC to preserve machine-readable price information, saying it “clearly benefits consumers by aiding in the development of comparison shopping tools and aggregate market research.” The groups also said that “telephone-based disclosures remain essential to informed consumer decision-making” because they “serve as an important safeguard against scams and misleading offers that may reach consumers via mailers, e-mail, text messages, fake/scam websites, or robocalls.” ISPs get what they asked for Another planned change will eliminate a requirement that providers archive all labels for at least two years after a service plan is no longer available. The Utility Reform…

NewsFeedInternational aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck, but now they’re preparing to leave. Thousands of people are still searching for their relatives amid the rubble, as frustration continues to build towards the government response.Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

It shouldn’t have been difficult: 72 x 72. From the back seat, my daughter, newly confident in mental maths, wanted to check her answer. Whether it was because it was the end of the day, I was trying to park or something else, I stalled, cognitively speaking. Normally, that sum wouldn’t faze me. Lately, though, I have had the sense that my brain isn’t firing on all cylinders. It’s not just maths, but a general sluggishness. This matters to me. Not only do I write about the brain for a living, but I also work hard to keep mine healthy.…

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Big Brother Season 28 has many surprises stored for houseguests and viewers alike, and to kick off the new season, the reality competition is heading to YouTube. Big Brother: Broveal will make its debut on Tuesday, July 7 at 12 p.m. ET and 9 a.m. PT to reveal the houseguests entering the game. Julie Chen Moonves will host the inaugural event to share hints about the “Time Trip” theme with viewers and introduce all the players from this season. Fans of the game can subscribe to Big Brother’s official YouTube channel now and always expect the unexpected. In addition, for…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of one property and the interim forfeiture of four others linked to former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who is serving a 75-year prison sentence for corruption. Judge James Omotosho made the orders in a ruling on applications filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC announced in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday that the judge gave the forfeiture orders on Thursday. The permanently forfeited property is Walijam Apartments, located at Plot 435, No. 43 Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. The other…

Jonathan Eze Former Minister of State for Defence and politician, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday, said his unwavering commitment to public service and the development of Lagos State remains the driving force behind his continued active participation in politics and governance. Obanikoro, who currently serves as the Director-General of the Lagos State Governorship Campaign Council, said he has been entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the campaign structure to ensure the electoral victories of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Deputy Governor Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general election. According to the…