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NFL NationAug 8, 2025, 08:40 AM ETCloseNFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season.The 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday with several rookies playing their first snaps.Week 1 of preseason games serves as a first look into the new players on each team, whether they are rookies or offseason acquisitions. To keep you updated on how players fared in their first game action, our NFL Nation reporters summarize the top debuts below.Quick links:Full schedule…

White House ups federal law enforcement at tourist hot spots in Washington, DCGood morning and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines from the day.There will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in Washington DC, the White House announced yesterday, to combat crime for at least the next week.It comes amid Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city, Associated Press reports.“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long,” White…

Netflix is doubling down in North America on the women’s World Cup soccer tournament. The streamer on Friday announced it had secured the official TV rights in Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. That followed Netflix earlier picking up the same exclusive broadcast rights in the U.S. for the marquee women’s soccer tournament for 2027 and 2031 to expand its push into live sports. “We are thrilled that Netflix will be FIFA’s exclusive partner in Canada for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. With under two years to go until the first match in…

A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral, despite his family’s opposition.Lungu’s family had wanted to bury him privately in South Africa, where he died in June. They were left visibly distraught by the Pretoria high court’s decision.The Zambian state welcomed the ruling, saying that while it mourned with the former statesman’s family, Lungu “belongs to the nation”.The dispute follows a long-standing feud between Lungu and his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, with Lungu’s family saying he had indicated that Hichilema should not attend his…

2025 Q2 ESWATINI NEWSLETTER | WHO | Regional Office for Africa Skip to main content 2025 Q2 ESWATINI NEWSLETTER In this issue:Eswatini Launches Essential Health Care Package and HRH strategyEswatini reduces institutional maternal mortality from 140 to 75/100 000 in 2024Eswatini reaches over 5,000 children during African Vaccination WeekWHO commends Eswatini’s bold step towards holistic correctional health reformHPV vaccination in Eswatini reaches 74% targeted girlsEswatini opens age bracket for HPV vaccination to girls 15-20 yearsHigh political commitment for HPV vaccine roll-out in EswatiniEswatini conducts tabletop simulation for MpoxEswatini reignites malaria elimination efforts amid rising casesWHO conducts specialised training to strengthen…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureManchester City’s Vitor Reis is on the move, joining Girona on a season-long loan. As announced by City, the centre-back “will now link up with our sister CFG [City Football Group] club”. The 19-year-old signed for City in January and has made four appearances for the club.ShareAfternoon, all. As promised, here’s John Brewin’s preview of Fulham, who have become a stable mid-table outfit. There is much talk of the growth of the Premier League’s middle class, and yet Fulham, who finished 11th last season, have received nothing like the…

Other Wireless Headphones We’ve TestedWireless headphones are the default these days, and there are roughly 1 gazillion of them (and counting). We do our best to test them all, but not everything we test can make the big list. Here are some other good options worth trying.Sony WH-1000XM5 for $300-348: Sony’s XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) remain a top headphone, even after being supplanted by the fancier XM6. For a fairly sizable price reduction, you’ll get still-fabulous noise-canceling tech, great sound, and luxe comfort in a supremely portable package.Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 for $280: These premium earbuds from Beyerdynamic are nondescript looking…

Kelly Ng & Ruth ComerfordBBC NewsGetty ImagesHundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City have been struggling to access food because of Israel’s blockade and ongoing attacks on the Gaza StripIsrael’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, in a controversial escalation of its war in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians live in the city in the north of the Gaza Strip. It was the enclave’s most populous city before the war. Several world leaders have condemned the plan, and the UN has warned it would lead to “more massive forced displacement” and “more…

Emma Thompson called her character in Brian Kirk’s film “Dead of Winter” a “real life heroine” during a conversation at Locarno Film Festival on Friday.  “We seem to be telling an awful lot of stories about the super rich or about the dark side of human nature, and this woman’s life, this ordinary humble life, is so beautiful and so rich,” Thompson said of the film. “She’s able to say: ‘I’m able to let it go to let someone else find herself.’ It’s a story of her love.”  In the action thriller, she plays a widowed woman who just wanted to…

Cape Town — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that changes how the U.S. government awards research grants and foreign monetary assistance on August 7, 2025. The order is called Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, and while the government says this will stop waste and ensure tax money is used properly, profoundly impact international research collaboration, particularly affecting African researchers, institutions, and communities. The Executive Order’s Core Changes The executive order establishes key mechanisms: 1. Political Control: Trump’s appointed officials must now approve all new grant announcements and awards2. Content Restrictions: Grants cannot support work on racial equality…