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The number of people in the UK visiting the most popular pornography sites has decreased sharply since enhanced age verification rules came into place, new figures indicate.Data analytics firm Similarweb said leading adult site Pornhub lost more than one million visitors in just two weeks.Pornhub and other major adult websites introduced advanced age checks on 25 July after the Online Safety Act said sites must make it harder for under-18s to see explicit material.Data experts at Similarweb compared the daily average user figures of popular pornography sites from 1 to 9 August with the daily average figures for July.Pornhub is…

Peru’s president has signed a controversial new law pardoning soldiers, police and civilian militias on trial for atrocities during the country’s two-decade armed conflict against Maoist rebels.Dina Boluarte enacted the measure that was passed by Congress in July, despite an order from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to suspend it pending a review of its impact on victims.The law will benefit hundreds of members of the armed forces, police and self-defence committees accused of crimes committed between 1980 and 2000. It will also mandate the release of those over 70 serving sentences for such offences.During the conflict, the Shining…

Lorna Raver, who played Mrs Ganush in Sam Raimi’s hit horror Drag Me to Hell, has died at the age of 81.According to the Hollywood Reporter, her death was included in the “in memoriam” section of the Screen Actors Guild’s summer magazine. She died in May.Raver is best known for playing the woman who curses Alison Lohman’s bank teller in Drag Me to Hell, Raimi’s 2009 horror movie. The film premiered at Cannes and made more than $90m at the global box office.“We just wanted to tell the story of a person who wants to be a good person but…

93 State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has revealed that it invested a total of US$13 million in 2024 to finance major capital projects aimed at expanding and modernising its network coverage, with a special focus on internet and data services. The move comes as data traffic continues to overtake voice services as the company’s biggest revenue source, reflecting changing customer habits and the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. The investment covered several key areas, including network expansion, power solutions, system upgrades, and service reliability. According to NetOne’s management, these initiatives are designed to support seamless data flow, enable business intelligence,…

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has signed into law a controversial piece of legislation that would shield the military, police and other government-sanctioned forces from prosecution for human rights abuses committed during the country’s decades-long internal conflict.On Wednesday, Boluarte held a signing ceremony at the presidential palace in Lima, where she defended the amnesty law as a means of honouring the sacrifices made by government forces.“This is a historic day for our country,” she said. “It brings justice and honour to those who stood up to terrorism.”But human rights groups and international observers have condemned the bill as a violation of…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureHalf-time postbag. “As a Spurs supporter, I genuinely went into this match with rather low expectations. Avoid getting thumped, make it difficult and stodgy and maybe win with a scrappy goal like we did the Europa League final, especially since Son has left, Maddison is injured, and so is Kulusevski. I figured we’d be completely toothless. Such was my surprise when not only are we ahead at half-time, but we’ve been the better team! Thomas Frank’s magic at work already, perhaps?” – Alexandra Ashton“As a Spurs fan, I came…

I am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games”…

Russian forces have been closing in on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dobropillia, prompting urgent evacuations of residents just six miles from the front line.

The Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, Mr. Nani Juwara, has announced that the government is on course to achieve 90% electricity coverage by the end of 2025, as part of its ambitious goal to deliver universal access to electricity for all Gambians by the close of 2026. Mr. Juwara made this disclosure on Friday during his appearance at the Ministerial Town Hall meeting, where he outlined the administration’s comprehensive plans to expand power supply nationwide. “The government targets universal electricity access by the end of 2026, and we hope to achieve 90% coverage by the end of 2025,” the…

Getty ImagesHot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, such as older people and babies.What does extreme heat do to our bodies?As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This leads to lower blood pressure and makes the heart work harder to push the blood around the body.This process can cause mild symptoms such as an itchy heat rash or swollen feet. At the same time, sweating leads to the loss of fluids and salt and, crucially, the balance between…