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Learning another language could slow ageing in the brain by up to 13 years, according to research.People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains and the more languages you speak and the earlier you speak them, the better, according to findings from a study being presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona.The study found that those who spoke two languages had brains that appeared around six years younger than those who spoke only one language. People who spoke three languages had brains that appeared around seven years younger, and for those who…

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old captain addressed reporters on Sunday before what is expected to be his final World Cup campaign, making it clear that no one else would decide when he walks away from the national team. While acknowledging that age has changed him, Ronaldo admitted: “I am not the player I used to be.” The former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid forward, however, insisted he was still…

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen, Corlys Velaryon, on tonight’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” when the Sea Snake publicly called out Rhaenyra’s sons (his grandsons) as “bastards” in the halls of her newly reclaimed Red Keep in King’s Landing. Until now, Corlys (Steve Toussaint) has never wavered from acknowledging Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) three oldest boys — the “sons” of his presumed-dead son, Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan) — as his…

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After 53 years of its existence, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is to undergo a raft of operational, administrative and identity reforms, with the decision taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting last Monday. In a statement he personally signed on the policy shift, President Bola Tinubu said this is part of “creating meaningful opportunities for young Nigerians,” as part of his campaign promise to them. The NYSC scheme, established in 1973 by the General Yakubu Gowon administration as a post-civil war mechanism for healing the wounds of the 1967-1970 fratricidal conflict, has been fostering national unity, integration and…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would “shag, marry or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman or entertainer Rhonda Burchmore.After initially trying to avoid the question, Albanese said “Oh, Kylie, clearly”. He was quickly met by a wave of backlash, with one MP calling his remarks “entirely inappropriate”, and another adding that they were “disrepectful to women… and demean the office of…

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 05: A Hyundai robot performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie Meyer – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThe Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions. The company brought Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas onto the field during halftime of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match on Sunday won by Norway to 2-1…

Baking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, predictable commercial stuff. So it might sound anathema to bring a gadget into the mix.The trick to the Sourdough Sidekick — backed and branded by King Arthur flour — is that it promises to automate the boring bit of sourdough baking: starter management. It feeds your starter flour and water on a set schedule, ready for exactly when you want to bake, leaving you to focus on kneading, shaping, and the actual baking.Like any single-purpose kitchen gadget, you’ll have to be confident you’ll…

England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach the 2026 quarterfinals.Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Jude Bellingham’s double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at their Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals.Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as the Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah’s red card, high altitude, and a fervent home support on Sunday to keep their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listEngland have relied on Bellingham…

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Padres, Giants and Brewers Jul 5, 2026 at 11:32 pm ET • 1 min read Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire. All information is up to date as of late Sunday.Sleeper hitters for Week 16 (July 6-12) Best hitter matchups for Week 161.…