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YouTuber Jon Prosser has finally filed a formal response to Apple’s lawsuit made against him and another defendant over allegedly stealing iOS secrets. In his response, Prosser denied that he “planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme” for the “purpose of injuring Apple.” However, Prosser admitted to recording a FaceTime call showing unreleased iOS software and sharing revenue from his YouTube videos about the leaks with the person who showed him the information. Prosser also argued that the other defendant “is completely responsible” for the alleged disclosure of trade secrets.Last July, Apple claimed in its lawsuit that Prosser…

In this piece, Rotimi Ijikanmi writes that Nigeria’s power sector is beginning to witness tangible progress under the President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as reforms aimed at resolving longstanding liquidity challenges, expanding metering, improving tariff structures and attracting private investment gather momentum. For decades, Nigeria’s electricity sector represented one of the country’s greatest paradoxes. Despite vast gas reserves and enormous generation potential, millions of households and businesses grappled with inadequate supply, estimated billing, mounting sector debts and chronic underinvestment. Today, however, emerging indicators suggest that reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are beginning to change the narrative. At the heart…

BBC Weather says a large area of high pressure is currently building from the Azores towards Portugal and Spain and that by the weekend, heat is forecast to climb across France and southern Britain.And as Europe braces for sweltering conditions, millions of Americans celebrating the July Fourth holiday weekend are already being affected by prolonged extreme heat and high humidity in parts of the central and eastern US.Climate change is driving up temperatures around the world – but particularly in Europe. It is the fastest warming continent, heating up twice as fast as the global average, according to the Copernicus…

The first phase of the tournament is over and the teams will now meet for the round of 32 Jul 3, 2026 at 9:21 am ET • 2 min read It’s the business end of the 2026 World Cup and every team left in the tournament knows what their path to the final is set to be. The 48 teams involved in the tournament were knocked down to 32 at the end of the group stage. The tournament will now move into the knockout phase, and it’s do-or-die single elimination from this point on. The first-of-its kind 12 group group stage sent 12…

Tokunbo,Nollywood actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James has claimed that the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, conferred a chieftaincy title on him during a visit to the monarch’s palace. The actor made the claim in a Facebook post on Wednesday, where he shared photographs of himself and his wife, fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, alongside the Ooni. The comic actor shared the photographs of himself and his wife, fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture, taken alongside Mr Ogunwusi during a courtesy visit to the palace. According to Baba Ijesha, the Ooni bestowed on him the title of Baba Awada Konge…

King Amakree Academy of Obuama, Rivers State, and Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, Benue State, emerged champions of the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively as the curtain fell on the 26th Nestlé MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Thursday. While GSS Gboko cruised to a convincing victory in the girls’ final, the boys’ title was decided by one of the most dramatic finishes in the competition’s history, with King Amakree Academy staging a stunning comeback to edge defending champions Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, 56-54. The championship, which attracted…

UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault.Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026United Nations rights chief Volker Turk has warned that another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, urging the world to act before a feared and imminent paramilitary assault.Addressing an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday, Turk urged world leaders to help prevent atrocities in the city.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The signs from el-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in…

This article is an on-site version of our Moral Money newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered twice a week. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters.Visit our Moral Money hub for all the latest ESG news, opinion and analysis from around the FT Hello from Shanghai, where the traffic is notably quieter than just a few years ago. The soft hum of electric cars — produced overwhelmingly by Chinese companies — is rapidly replacing the roar of combustion engine vehicles. The trend has been painful for foreign carmakers who…

Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus, has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likes of Netflix or Disney Plus, but generally speaking, the projects it does put out are quite good. It’s a strategy that has brought comparisons to the HBO of old, and 2026 has featured a particularly strong mix of new hits and returning favorites. It took a few years, but Apple TV seems to be finally hitting its stride.That’s a pretty solid lineup on its own. But what has really helped flesh out Apple…