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“A journalist for the people in Gaza”: Al Jazeera’s managing editor’s tribute to Anas al-SharifFive Al Jazeera journalists were killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday – among them 28-year-old correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who had reported prominently on the war since its outset.The other four Al Jazeera journalists killed were correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh, cameramen Ibrahim Zaher and Moamen Aliwa, and crew driver and cameraman Mohammed Noufal, Al Jazeera said. Two others were also killed, the broadcaster said. Hospital officials named Mohammed al-Khaldi, a local freelance journalist, as one of them.The targeted attack on a tent used by…

In circumstances like Nigeria , where economic challenges and living costs are already weighing heavily on many people, yet the administration’s economist experts aren’t fully considering the impact on citizens. The past two years of the administration have been a tough struggle for survival, adding a fuel surcharge on top of that could really hurt the folks struggling to make ends meet. Since President removed the petrol subsidy on his Inauguration Day (May 29, 2023), coupled with the subsequent devaluation of the naira, ordinary Nigerians have faced relentless challenges. For a population already stretched to its limits, any further increase…

Family law in Houston is a competitive and emotionally charged arena, with clients often making life-altering decisions under extreme stress. In this climate, being recognized isn’t just a badge of honor, but a statement about redefining service standards in one of America’s most complex legal sectors. While the title applies nationwide, Marble Law’s presence in Houston has become increasingly visible. According to the Texas Office of Court Administration, courts in Harris County handled more than 150,000 cases in 2023. Demand for skilled, responsive representation is enormous, and Marble Law has positioned itself at the intersection of accessibility, efficiency, and trust.…

Aug 11, 2025, 08:00 AM ETAs the 2025-26 NBA season draws closer, most of the teams are putting the finishing touches on their rosters. However, a few free agents remain available — some in gridlock over their deals, while others are in limbo regarding which team they’ll play for when the season starts.Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey and Russell Westbrook are among those looking to finalize their futures.Our NBA insiders break down the seven most important players remaining in free agency, where they stand in their negotiations and how limited cap space is impacting the landscape of the league.Russell WestbrookIt appears…

AOL is shutting down the dial-up service that introduced homes across the US to the internet.The firm’s dial-up offering connects to the internet via a phone line and currently only exists in the US and Canada.Launched more than 30 years ago, AOL dial-up was known for its chirpy whirring start-up sound, but it has long since been replaced by faster alternatives.Fewer than 300,000 people in the US reported having only a dial-up internet connection, compared with more than 300 million with broadband service, according to 2023 government estimates. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue…

Nairobi, Kenya — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned African Nations Championship (CHAN) co-host Kenya for the second time in as many weeks over security breaches. In a statement Monday evening, the continental governing body said it has limited entry to the 48,000-seat Moi International Sports Center, also known as Kasarani Stadium, to 27,000 fans for Sunday’s Group A match between Kenya and Zambia. CAF said only electronic ticket holders will be allowed into the stadium, with thermal tickets prohibited. The governing body warned that Kenya’s matches could be relocated from Kasarani Stadium if organizers fail to prevent…

“Are you kidding me?” snaps Ms Petrie, Holland Taylor’s power-suit loving intelligence chief, towards the end of the 2004 spy satire DEBS. “We conduct a nationwide manhunt for you, and you’re boning the suspect?!”In a nutshell, this is the basic premise of Angela Robinson’s 2004 debut feature film, a critically panned box office flop which has transformed into a cult classic over the last 20 years thanks to its refreshing and cheery nonchalance towards the subject of sexuality. The heavily sanitised trailer, which erased virtually all evidence of a sapphic storyline, meant that DEBS passed me by for years. Now,…

When Tabytha Gonzalez’s brother died earlier this year, her Black transgender community rallied around her to “take care of what I needed to get through this process of grief”, she said. The mutual aid collective Black Trans Travel Fund provided her with $250 to buy an outfit, pay for a car service from New York City to New Jersey for the funeral and to purchase food while she was there. “I was able to get what I needed to get there, I was able to have water, I was able to buy things; my basic needs were met in that…

Some residents of Bwari in Bwari Area Council of the FCT Fridayhave benefited from the federal government’s free eyeglasses initiative on Friday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health with support from partners, including the area councils, aims to tackle presbyopia in adults aged 40 and above in the community. Dr. Ehiemere Goodluck, Program Manager of the Eye Care Unit at the FCT Public Health Department, told NAN that the initiative is a continuation of President Bola Tinubu’s distribution of five million pairs of glasses to Nigerians. The…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature3rd over: Australia 20-1 (Marsh 0, Head 4) Ngidi adds to the South African pressure! Good over, mixes up his pace a lot, Green can’t time anything, three singles and a leg bye.ShareWICKET! Head c Pretorius b Markram 5, Australia 16-12nd over: Australia 16-1 (Marsh 8) Markram’s part-time off spin is probably brought into the attack more for Marsh’s sake, but Marsh slog sweeps the first of the over for six, and Head is the one to get from the last ball of the over. Nothing special, should have…