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Xavi Hernández has officially been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team, marking his return to management after leaving Barcelona in 2024. The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract that will run through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, taking charge of the Dutch side following Ronald Koeman’s departure after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. The former Spain international had already expressed his interest in taking charge of a national team, saying in July that international management could be a good fit for his next step. His appointment is a major…

Key pointsThe Talban have issued more than 100 decrees targeting women and girls, including one that’s left 2.4 million girls excluded from secondary educationUnprecedented restrictions have triggered a mental health crisisUN culture agency, UNESCO, calls for the full restoration of the right to educationIn the past year alone, this exclusion of women and girls from education, employment, public life, justice systems and healthcare has only intensified, entrenching what remains the “world’s most severe women’s rights crisis”, the organization’s gender equality agency UN Women said.‘Devastating’ impact“The results are devastating,” the agency added, stressing that shorter life expectancy, higher risks of maternal…

It’s officially the second half of 2026, and every game publisher is rushing to get their games out before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November. Sony appears to be doing its part by having one of its best months for PS Plus subscribers, as the rest of August is filled with critically acclaimed games coming to the service. PS Plus, which is Sony’s version of Xbox Game Pass, offers a large, constantly expanding library of games. Subscribers can choose from the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers, each with unique perks and benefits. Starting at $11 a month, the plans give subscribers access…

Paris Saint-Germain began their European campaign with another trophy on Wednesday, edging Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to become only the third club to win the UEFA Super Cup in consecutive years. The Champions League holders had to withstand a spirited Villa challenge before Désiré Doué’s second-half strike settled a contest that repeatedly threatened to swing either way. PSG had also won last year’s Super Cup, beating Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in Udine. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Luis Enrique’s side the breakthrough, but Aston Villa responded through 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who became the youngest scorer in Super Cup history. The teenager’s…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded its strongest daily advance in August on Tuesday as renewed buying interest lifted the benchmark index by 0.73 percent, adding approximately N743 billion to investors’ wealth despite trading activity being heavily concentrated in a single stock. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) climbed from 244,939.31 to 246,723.57, extending the market’s recovery and pushing the benchmark above the 246,000-point level. Equity market capitalisation increased from N158.513 trillion to N159.256 trillion, representing a gain of about N743 billion in a single trading session. The rally comes after a mixed start to August and places the market comfortably above…

By Dickson Omobola All Progressives Congress, APC has insisted that its governorship candidate in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, Biodun Oyebamiji, will defeat Governor Ademola Adeleke. However, media entrepreneur and ADC chieftain, Dele Momodu, expressed confidence that Adeleke would secure a second term due to his impressive performance in office. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Wednesday, Momodu said Adeleke had transformed several parts of the state through infrastructure development and improvements in education and healthcare. Momodu said: “Go to Ila Orangun, you will not recognise the place. Now, go to Osogbo and you will ask yourself what…

PSG players including Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos (C) celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Supercup football match between Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Europa League winners Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria on August 12, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, PSG rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg as PSG defended the title they first…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsAugust 12, 2026 21:50 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Konsa wanted by Arsenal Arsenal are weighing up a fresh move to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa this summer, according to The Telegraph. The Gunners are determined to land a new centre-back in the transfer window following a back injury to William Saliba.Saliba won’t undergo surgery for the setback, but the Frenchman will still be ruled out for the next few months at least.Hence, Arsenal want an experienced solution to provide cover, and it is claimed that Konsa is the prime…

Hundreds have been injured and the country’s newly elected president said on Tuesday that more than 180 have died due to Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake, which flattened homes and buildings in the west of the country and caused landslides.“Nearly 5,000 homes have been damaged and 387 have been destroyed; 61 buildings have collapsed and more than 550 educational institutions, 24 health facilities and more than 350 community centres have [been] affected,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA. “Those are official Government figures, we know they are being updated,” he added.Redirecting resourcesThe United Nations is redirecting resources,…

Nothing like kicking back in your car to stream Daemons of the Shadow Realm, right? But instead of watching on your phone, the in-car entertainment system lets you catch the latest episodes on your BMW’s dash. Crunchyroll and automotive app store Appning are partnering to bring the streamer’s catalog to a selection of vehicles, starting with BMW and Mini and eventually expanding to more than 40 auto brands. The companies announced the team-up on Wednesday, sharing that the anime app will soon arrive in cars. Appning, Forvia’s app store, is an in-car platform where customers can access built-in apps for…