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Back view of a digital man built out of code and blue light, embracing his grieving loved one at funeral Illustration: Guardian Design/Guardian Design/GettyRod Stewart had a few surprise guests at a recent concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. His old friend Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath who died last month, was apparently beamed in from some kind of rock heaven, where he was reunited with other departed stars including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner and Bob Marley.The AI-generated images divided Stewart’s fans. Some denounced them as disrespectful and distasteful; others found the tribute beautiful.At about the same time,…

Mogadishu — Somalia on Thursday extended its “deepest condolences” to the government and people of Ghana following the deadly crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter in the forested Adansi area of the Ashanti Region. In an official statement, the Somali government expressed solidarity with Ghana during this time of mourning, describing the incident as a “tragic loss.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the people of Ghana as they navigate this painful moment,” the statement read. The Ghana Air Force helicopter went down earlier this week in a remote area of southern Ghana.…

164 The United States and Turkey have held fresh high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on key regional issues, with the ongoing crisis in Libya topping the agenda. The meeting took place in Istanbul between US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, and Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan. Boulos confirmed the discussions in a post on social media platform X on Friday, saying the talks focused on “joint efforts” in Libya, Sudan, and Somalia, as well as broader African affairs. He emphasised that creating the right conditions for peace is essential for enabling long-term growth and prosperity across…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 10 tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostic machines and pledged an additional ₦1 billion to support the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in its fight against tuberculosis. The donation, made under her Renewed Hope Initiative, was reveal during the Commissioning of New TB Diagnostic Machines in Abuja Nigeria’s capital. The First lady who was Represented by the wife of the Kwara State Governor, Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, reaffirmed her commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Nigeria. “Earlier this year, during the World TB Day community outreach in Sauka village, I made a commitment of an additional…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureAway from yesterday’s action, Eddie Howe has admitted Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle is out of his hands amid ongoing interest from Liverpool.Arne Slot’s side will take to the field at Wembley today with the shadow of the Isak saga still lurking, despite the fact a raft of new summer signings will be on show against Crystal Palace.On Isak, Howe said: “That’s a decision that I won’t make, that will be for other people to make.”Newcastle have rejected a Liverpool £110m offer for Isak, who has three years remaining…

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure fans can now feel like a loner and a rebel as a notable film prop makes it public debut at the Alamo. The original screen-used stunt bicycle from director Tim Burton‘s popular comedy was unveiled Saturday at the historic fort in San Antonio, Texas. The bike’s debut took place on the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, which Warner Bros. released in theaters Aug. 9, 1985. This bike, which the Alamo acquired earlier this summer, is central to the plot of the Paul Reubens-starring movie, in which the comedian’s character, Pee-wee Herman, sets out on a journey…

Monrovia — The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Thursday hosted a one-day intensive training on monetary policy communication for journalists, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and quality of economic reporting in the country. Held at the Bank’s headquarters in Monrovia, the training brought together journalists from both print and electronic media, members of the Press Union of Liberia, and senior CBL officials. The initiative seeks to strengthen the media’s role in promoting informed public discourse on key economic issues. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Musa Dukuly, Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, emphasized the critical role of journalists in Liberia’s…

Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.The international community must “shoulder its responsibility” and take action against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Palestinian foreign affairs minister has told Al Jazeera before an emergency United Nations Security Council session.In an interview on Saturday, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said the 15-member council must uphold international law when it convenes at UN headquarters in New York on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip.The meeting was organised in response to Israel’s newly announced plan to seize Gaza City, which has drawn widespread condemnation…

At 28 pounds (13 kg) it’s fairly heavy, but it comes with the best carrying case, which covers the wheels completely, great for minimizing dirt in the car, but also for easier lifting and neater stowage. Look closely and you’ll also find a couple of hidden water bottle holders, although we’d have appreciated some more external storage options similar to those on the Timber Ridge.Apart from the sand race, the Alpaca performed well, and it’s the most versatile if you’ve not got a huge trunk. It is expensive compared to so many options on Amazon, but there’s not many of…

European leaders have welcomed plans by United States President Donald Trump to hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine, but called for continued support for Kyiv and pressure on Moscow to achieve a just and lasting peace.The statement by France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and the European Commission late on Saturday came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisted that Kyiv will not surrender land to Russia to buy peace.Trump, who has promised to end the three-year war, plans to meet Putin in Alaska on Friday, saying the parties were close to…