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The UN General Assembly overwhelming votes to debate United States sanctions against Cuba in a meeting on Tuesday, at Havana’s request, to discuss the decades-long embargo amid warnings of increasing suffering on the Caribbean island. Stay tuned for live updates. Source link

The 2026 International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO), a global project-based competition for students aged 10 to 19, brought young innovators from across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas to Queen Mary University of London in June, with participants presenting solutions to real-world challenges tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition was hosted by North London Grammar School, with support from Queen Mary University of London, while King’s College London hosted the awards ceremony. Judges were drawn from leading universities and industry, according to the school’s headteacher. A gold medal from Uganda The Olympiad’s overall winner in…

The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrived at Najaf International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday night, Iraqi state media reported, ahead of funeral processions in the country’s holy cities, which are home to the shrines most revered by Shia Muslims. Iran began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day to neighbouring Iraq — a Shia powerhouse with close ties to Tehran. Khamenei, killed on the first day of the Middle East war in US-Israeli strikes, will be buried on Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran. Iraqi state TV…

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By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR No fewer than 19 students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been suspended over alleged examination malpractice, following recommendations by the institution’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee. The suspension was contained in a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha, and made available Vanguard yesterday in Calabar. Speaking on the development, Head of the university’s Public Relations Unit, Mr Effiong Eyo, said the suspension followed approval by the university’s Senate of the disciplinary committee’s recommendations. According to him, the affected students were suspended for one academic…

Former England striker Wayne Rooney and ex-Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta expressed differing opinions regarding the Three Lions’ celebrations after their 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Thomas Tuchel’s team became the first to penetrate the El Tri defense in this tournament, with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham scoring the opening goal in the 36th minute, followed by another goal less than two minutes later. Julian Quinones managed to score for the co-hosts, but Jarell Quansah’s red card for the Three Lions just nine minutes into the second half added…

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Karolina Muchova of Czechia serves against Naomi Osaka of Japan during their Ladies’ Singles quarterfinal match on day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Karolina Muchova reached her first Wimbledon semifinal after defeating Naomi Osaka 7-6, 6-4. The Czech star extended her winning streak to nine consecutive matches, producing another impressive performance to book her place in the last four. After the match, Muchova laughed when told she looked calm throughout the contest. “Oh my…

A fragile economy, four decades of war, 2.7 million returnees, worsening climate shocks and declining women’s participation are increasing pressure on livelihoods and services, according to the latest socioeconomic review by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) office in Afghanistan.“In Afghanistan, crises rarely happen one at a time,” said UNDP chief Alexander De Croo, who is currently on a joint visit with the High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih to meet returnee communities, partners and authorities across the country, reaffirming a shared commitment to resilience and solutions.In the last year alone, an earthquake destroyed many homes and livelihoods while poverty remains…

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way brands connect with consumers, few professionals sit at the intersection of technology, creators, and culture like Ayotunde Twitch. A growth strategist, AI-driven marketing innovator, entrepreneur, and one of Africa’s leading talent managers, he has spent over a decade building careers, scaling brands, and helping businesses unlock measurable growth through creator-led marketing. Having managed more than 100 talents, over 80 of whom have gone on to achieve mainstream success, Ayotunde has become the trusted force behind some of Africa’s most recognisable actors, reality television personalities, pageant titleholders, influencers, and digital creators. Ayotunde Twitch His talent…

President Tinubu has ordered FCCPC to probe Meta, Google, X, and AI platforms over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media content. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate leading global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unlawful exploitation of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive follows a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, raising concerns about the activities of major digital platforms operating in Nigeria.  In a statement issued on Monday, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs,…