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THE Olympic Games are almost over, but fans have been loving every minute of Paris 2024.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is currently on a 3-day trip to North America, where she’s expected to meet with a group of Canadian Retirement Funds in Toronto to discuss how the Canadian pension system could inspire change in the UK. Speaking to press, the Chancellor confirmed: “The size of Canadian pension schemes means they can […]

1. Three monkeys artwork by Banksy appears on railway bridge  Hackney Gazette
2. Banksy reveals third London animal mural in three days  The Guardian
3. Banksy Reveals Third New Mural in Three Days: A Work Featuring Three Monkeys in London  ARTnews
4. Is this Banksy in action? CCTV catches two men in the act at site of artist’s new goat mural  The Independent
5. Three monkeys is third Banksy artwork in three days  BBC.com

The Nigeria Labour Congress has confirmed that its national office in Abuja was invaded by security operatives, believed to be from the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday night. According to a statement by NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, late on Wednesday, the operatives arrested the security guards, forcing them to

Library image. A new study has revealed insights into how dressage judges focus their attention when assessing competitors at different levels – with hopes this could help inform judge development and training. The research was led by Dr Inga Wolframm, professor of sustainable equestrianism at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (VHL) in the Netherlands, in […]

The Reserve Bank on Thursday proposed to create a public repository of digital lending apps in a bid to address the problems arising from mushrooming unauthorised players in the segment. In another significant move, the central bank proposed to introduce a facility of "Delegated Payments" in UPI to enable an individual to allow another individual to make UPI transactions. In a post-monetary policy review address, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank has taken several measures for the... Читать дальше...

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who fled Spain over his role in a failed 2017 independence bid for the wealthy region, returned to Spain on Thursday after seven years on the run despite a pending arrest warrant.

Some youths in Lere, Bauchi state, expressed their displeasure with an act allegedly carried out by the military. The mob burnt down a traditional ruler's palace.

Adish Aggarwala, the outgoing SCBA president, urged Bangladesh's bar association to safeguard Hindus during the country's unrest. He also requested details on any criminal charges against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina under the extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh. This comes after Hasina's recent resignation and political upheaval in Bangladesh.

The Dillon Quirke Foundation has screened over 7,000 young people across 26 counties for SADS (Sudden Arrythmia Death Syndrome).

Brit tourists 'told to run' from Menorca hotel after toxic chemical leak  The Mirror

A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com: Image: https://latechsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/8/7/Marquis_Crosby_UTEP_2022.jpg Marquis Crosby was one of 89 college football student-athletes from 67 different schools...

A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com: Image: https://latechsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/8/7/BuckBuchanan.jpg Louisiana Tech linebacker CJ Harris was named preseason CUSA Defensive Transfer of the Year and...

A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com: Image: https://latechsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/8/6/FB_Troy_Future_Series_Graphic.jpg Louisiana Tech and Troy jointly announced Tuesday the signing of a future...

A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com: Image: https://latechsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/8/6/Marquis_Crosby_UTEP.jpg The PwC SMU Athletic forum announced Tuesday the preseason candidates for the 2024 Doak Walker...

Last season, Everton were sanctioned twice by the Premier League for falling foul of their financial restrictions, with the Toffees being deducted a total of eight points for two separate charges.

From ‘Juno’ to ‘Fight Club’, Louis Chilton picks 17 films that have been misunderstood

MANY government agencies in Nigeria are bogged down in inefficiency. For years, the Nigerian Communications Commission has tried to register citizens for the National Identity Number. At one point, it mandated citizens to link their NIN to the Subscriber Identity Module. The linkage policy, too, has continued to be fraught with challenges. It is unacceptable

The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Wednesday, said Nigerian politicians were not living lean or sacrificing like the rest of the citizens whom they asked to sacrifice for the country by enduring economic hardship. The cleric and politician said this at the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Memorial Lecture

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confidently stated that Victor Osimhen will not take a pay cut to facilitate his move to Chelsea, The PUNCH reports. The Italian hinted that Chelsea’s pursuit of the Napoli striker could allegedly ‘go down to the final week of the transfer window’. The Blues are in dire need of

1. Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont returns to Barcelona despite arrest warrant – Europe live  The Guardian
2. Police search sewers as former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont vows to return to Spain  Sky News
3. Carles Puigdemont, ex-Catalan leader, returns to Spain after nearly 7 years as a fugitive  The Independent
4. Catalan police search sewers, seal off Barcelona Zoo looking for Carles Puigdemont  POLITICO Europe
5. Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to... Читать дальше...

A touch of winter came to the Summer Games on Wednesday when the United States figure skating team finally got its gold medals as 2022 Olympic champions. The special medal ceremony allowed the nine Americans to parade on a runway in the bright Paris sunshine, gaze at the Eiffel Tower and bask in warm cheers from the fans packed into the stands at Champions Park. Exactly 2 1/2 years after the figure skating team event ended at the Beijing Olympics and the doping saga of the winning Russian team started... Читать дальше...