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US President Donald Trump has nominated State Department spokeswoman and former Fox News host Tammy Bruce to be the US deputy representative to the United Nations.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Bruce, who has been working at the US State Department since he took office in January, has done a “fantastic job” in the role.Before joining government, Bruce was a Fox News conservative contributor for more than 20 years, and has authored several books that are critical of liberals, including “Fear Itself: Exposing the Left’s Mind-Killing Agenda”.It is unclear when she will take over the role if…

new video loaded: Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Suggestion That Ukraine May Cede Land To RussiatranscriptBacktranscriptZelensky Rejects Trump’s Suggestion That Ukraine May Cede Land To RussiaPresident Trump did not clarify which territories could be swapped, and Ukrainian officials appeared uncertain about what he meant.“You’re looking at territory that’s been fought over for three and a half years with — a lot of Russians have died. A lot of Ukrainians have died. It’s very complicated. But we’re going to get some back. We’re going to get some switched. There’ll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both.”Recent episodes in Ukraine CrisisShow…

Hong Kong and global film icon Jackie Chan got a rapturous reception at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland on Saturday evening as he was honored with the Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard award, on the Swiss town’s Piazza Grande square. “Buona sera,” Chan said in showing off his Italian skills with a wave the second he hit the stage. When he received the award, he pointed out that it was “very, very heavy.” He then said: “[I am] just so happy and so honored to be here.” He continued with a thank you to Locarno and the crowd “for giving…

The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15, when champions Liverpool entertain Bournemouth.Arne Slot’s Reds will be favourites to lift the trophy once more, but can Arsenal improve on three consecutive second-placed finishes? Manchester City are expected to bounce back from an uncharacteristically quiet season under Pep Guardiola, while Chelsea are the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) champions.Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the likely candidates.LiverpoolSlot’s side stormed to a record-equalling 20th Premier League title last season. The Reds finished 10 points clear of Arsenal – and that after taking their foot off the gas in…

Jordyn Jackson, the No. 8 player in the 2026 ESPNW 100 class, has committed to Maryland, she announced Saturday.She chose Maryland over finalists TCU, Alabama, Miami, South Carolina and Ohio State.”I chose Maryland because I believe coach [Brenda] Frese and the program will help me fulfill my long-term and short-term goals — like winning a national championship and freshman of the year,” Jackson told ESPN. “Their offensive style also aligns with mine, and I believe Coach Frese has proven that players with my playing style and position thrive in their program.”Editor’s PicksJackson recently wrapped up her club career on the…

Quantum computing is either a distant dream or an imminent reality depending on who you ask. And while much of this year’s Quantum Village at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas is focused on emerging research and threat analysis, village cofounders Victoria Kumaran and Mark Carney are also working to make a currently available quantum technology more accessible to hackers and anyone else.In a main-stage Defcon talk on Saturday, the pair will present an open source and affordable quantum sensor that can serve a variety of uses, from medical technologies to GPS alternatives. And it’s all powered by a…

The late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was laid to rest on Friday, surrounded by an outpouring of tributes from dignitaries and residents. The funeral service, held at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, was attended by a large congregation, all gathered to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of the revered monarch. In his sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Province (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Williams Aladekugbe, highlighted Oba Olakulehin’s significant contributions to the community, portraying him as a cherished traditional ruler and a symbol of unity for the people of Ibadan. While celebrating the late…

If superhero fatigue is a trend that became all too real, the making of the movies that brought it on might be likened to an addiction. The studios that produced those films got hooked on the idea that comic-book movies would be a limitless cash cow. And so they started to make them without limits, jacking up the budgets, the thorny interconnectedness of the characters, and the sheer volume of films they greenlit, each one promising — in theory — to be the box-office equivalent of Christmas Day. But it didn’t work out that way. For audiences, more turned out to…

75 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to host its largest-ever private energy investment in the east after U.S.-based Symbion Power LLC pledged $700 million for a 140-megawatt (MW) methane-to-power plant on the Congolese side of Lake Kivu. The project—announced on 8 August 2025—will more than double Symbion’s original plan and could significantly boost electricity supply in the conflict-prone North Kivu region. But its future depends entirely on the full implementation of the Washington Accord of 27 June 2025—a ceasefire and troop-withdrawal agreement between the DRC and Rwanda brokered by the United States. Symbion, headquartered in New York,…

At a primary healthcare centre in Maitumbi, Niger State, women give birth on the floor, rain pours on patients through leaking roofs, and a fire-damaged section has remained untouched for years, despite being a designated Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) facility. Maitumbi’s UBE PHC is a Level 2 facility that sees around 20 patients daily for immunisation, family planning, and maternal care. It serves multiple nearby communities, with pregnant women often trekking up to 2 kilometres as some are unable to afford even basic transport. While the facility is relatively closer than other PHCs, its crumbling infrastructure severely limits…