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Mbappe is now one behind Messi in the all-time list of World Cup goalscorers after taking his tally to 19 in 19 tournament games.Incredibly, since 2018, Mbappe has scored more goals in the knockout stages of the World Cup (11) than Brazil (10), England (10), Portugal (9) and Spain (4).It looked like being a frustrating game for France and their captain as they failed to register an attempt on target in the first half.The extreme heat had an impact, with this game going down as one of the hottest World Cup matches of all-time. The temperature at kick-off was recorded…

‘Let’s go save some lives.” That’s the mantra of Noah Wyle’s A&E doctor at the start of every shift in The Pitt. The gritty US hospital drama seems an unlikely contender to be the most hopeful show on air. Yet despite the death, disease and pointed social commentary, The Pitt somehow pulls it off.The smash HBO hit’s second season climaxed last night in a blaze of Fourth of July fireworks, group cuddles, cute babies and cathartic karaoke. A third season is about to enter production. For millions of devoted fans, it can’t be stretchered back on to our screens soon…

By Adeola Badru The founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network and Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has announced the rescue of a woman and her son who were abducted in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to Igboho, the victims, identified as Adijat Kubura Aliqlas and her son, Abdulmalik, were rescued in Kwara State following a joint operation involving operatives of the Iru Ekun Security Network and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force. A statement issued by Igboho’s media office on Saturday said the operation, which…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has performed the ground breaking of a comprehensive flood and gully erosion control project in Rigasa, where cheques of about N2 billion were distributed to 1, 000 individuals whose houses will be affected. The project which stretches from Rigasa to Tudun Wada wards in Igabi and Kaduna South local governments respectively, is intended to check the perennial flooding in the area, which has resulted in the loss of lives and property, in the last 40 years. Speaking at the event,  Governor Sani disclosed  that the project will cost over N34 billion, adding that the scope …

Do you dream of travelling and working abroad? Are you ready to trade your cosy little room for a mattress on the floor with ten strangers in the same space? Advertising brochures paint a picture of the Garden of Eden, but the reality of international exchange and employment programmes often turns out to be an honest reality check – where the bet is your nerves, money and health. We decided to conduct our own investigation and check the information about different international programmes: what are the real living conditions, where promises of mountains of gold turn out to be just…

When Plex launched in 2012, it sold lifetime access to its media server software for $75. In 2014, Plex raised the price to be more sustainable for the company, it said, and for years, Lifetime Plex Passes cost $120. Even the pricier $250 rate, which Plex offered from March 2025 until yesterday, was a steal compared to what $250 buys you at Plex now: a five-year subscription. As first spotted by The Desk, Plex yesterday launched the five-year Plex Pass. It comes alongside Lifetime Pass prices increasing to $750 yesterday, a change that Plex announced in May and, in a…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta  The National Vice Chairman, (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a pre-action demand letter to the refers to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, demanding a public retraction, apology and ₦50 billion in compensation over an alleged defamatory statement made during a podcast interview. The demand, was contained in a letter dated July 3, 2026, and issued by Neplus Ultra Attorneys and signed by Anderson U. Asemota, Peter O. Asimegbe and Stanley C. Eziefulle on behalf of Arabambi. According to the letter, the legal action stems from comments…

Toulouse Olympique claimed bragging rights in the French derby by scoring 10 tries in a 60-18 thrashing of Catalan Dragons.The inaugural French-Magic WKND took place at the Stade Pierre-Fabre, where Toulouse dominated to claim their biggest win of the year and fifth victory of the Super League season. Luke Polselli, Mathieu Jussaume, Brendan Hands and Olly Ashall-Bott each scored twice for Toulouse, while Thomas Lacans and Paul Ulberg also got on the scoresheet, as they moved six points clear of Huddersfield Giants at the bottom of the Super League table. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be…

Cynthia Nixon‘s wife Christine Marinoni is reportedly among the latest additions to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s administration. Marinoni has been hired as the chief of mass engagement at the Family and Community Empowerment office at the Department of Education, according to The New York Post. The gig, the Post says, is a way of rewarding Nixon for endorsing him during last year’s mayoral primary, though Nixon denied to the Post that her wife was a political hire. Marinoni, who the Post reported will be making $203,500 a year in her new role, previously worked as part of former…