Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ted O’Brien distanced himself from Pauline Hanson’s suggestion that Australia shouldn’t give aid to Pacific countries that also take aid from China. He said it was a legitimate concern, but her…
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
Results collated at Ugele/Aroku Ward, the PDP candidate’s ward in Ikere, showed that the APC polled 769 votes to defeat the PDP, which garnered 683 votes. The post #EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
TCN official recalled a tragic incident in Ezillo, Ebonyi, where an unidentified vandal was electrocuted while attempting to vandalise tower 34 on the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132kV transmission line. The post TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations…
The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
The Movement for Credible Elections has called for urgent investigations into allegations of vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballot papers and the suspected distribution of uncollected voter cards during Saturday's Ekiti governorship election. The post #EkitiDecides2026: Group…
The Valkyries' defense will be a tough test for Wilson as she continues her assault on the record books
Gaethje intends to defend his 155-pound title after winning at the White House
The federal government’s action followed renewed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, prompting concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission. The post FG releases outbreak response funds to states to boost Ebola preparedness appeared first…
A new sentencing bill introduced to the Stormont assembly in Marcg will make it a specific offence to assault a public facing worker.
Second half substitute Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany came from behind to beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 and advance to the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time since they won the title in 2014.
‘What we think is exceptional, they consider normal’ Coach says Lamine Yamal fit to start against Saudi Arabia Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or “anyone”, but did compare him to Salvador Dalí and Michelangelo –…
Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
The Observer report said Starmer was discussing the matter with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.
The final result announcement is being held at the INEC headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The post #EkitiDecides2026: Final results as declared by INEC (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Blaze broke out in single-storey pavilion in New Zealand Way in White City on Saturday evening Three people have died after a fire at a building in London, the London fire brigade (LFB) has said. The fire service said it received reports of the blaze in New Zealand Way in White…
Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Group E, sealing FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout place.
The fire forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists and caused the death of an Italian national, authorities said.
Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about £80m.
Buckingham Palace says move is intended to increase ‘clarity and accessibility’ of monarchy’s finances King Charles will become the first head of state to reveal their personal tax bill in what the palace said was an attempt to enhance the transparency of royal finances.…
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Alex From the early looks at Kansas City Stadium, this looks like it’ll be a heavily pro-Ecuador crowd. Not entirely surprising, as Curaçao has about the population of Macon,…
Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
For the first time in more than a decade, Germany will play in the World Cup knockout stages. Their 2-1 victory at the death over Côte d’Ivoire in a lively tie here on Saturday saw to that. Franck Kessié’s 30th-minute goal for Les Éléphants was cancelled out by Deniz Undav’s…
A 158,000-person nation just made the World Cup. Now it wants your investment.
Ekiti has 1,059,360 registered voters, but only 1,028,929 of them who collected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were eligible to participate in the election. The post #EkitiDecides2026: Results from Wards, LGs (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.
England put on an impressive batting display to defeat Scotland by 38 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match at Headingley.
In Germany's second 2026 World Cup game, Undaz helped Germany to a comeback win against the Ivory Coast in Toronto.
Elite flyweights clash on Saturday in Las Vegas with a potential title shot on the line
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.
Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.
Gary Lineker in familiar territory as he kicked off his ITV appearance with a light-hearted cameo as a presenter Gary Lineker was back in familiar territory on Saturday night as he returned to free-to-air TV and even kicked off his ITV appearance with a brief cameo as a…
Rassie Erasmus has rewarded six uncapped players with Springbok call-ups for the Nations Championship, while scrumhalves Herschel Jantjies and Embrose Papier return to the national setup after impressive seasons.
Two veteran sluggers headline our top home run picks of the day for Saturday's MLB schedule
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi card on Saturday on Paramount+
SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Curacao vs. Ecuador best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday
England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.
After Jameson the dog, wearing a blue Knicks jersey, walked out into the hallway, an officer fired his pistol four times The Los Angeles police department has released footage of the moment when officers shot and killed a woman’s dog in the hallway outside her apartment in the…
Doctors predicted that Rhys would only live months - but he has lived a full and active life.
Group 2: England, 200-5, bt Scotland, 162-7, by 38 runs Three wins out of three for hosts who top Group 2 England’s grudge match against Scotland at Headingley ended in a convincing win for the World Cup hosts by 38 runs, to ensure they maintained their position atop Group B.…
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
A rescue dog named Osito has become an unlikely World Cup star in Mexico City, attracting crowds, selfies and social media attention wherever he goes.
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Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.
As we inch closer to the NBA Draft, all eyes are on the Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Anambra State Government has urged construction industry stakeholders to prioritise professionalism, citing the dangers of unqualified practitioners. The post Anambra rallies experts in the fight against quackery in the building industry appeared first on Premium Times…
The USGA increased its purse by $1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
An Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Saturday, the outlet said, less than three months after his brother, also an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in a separate strike
The pair of star flyweights meet in a pivotal main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas
A teenage spectator has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday and the remainder of the event has been cancelled.
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.
A confidential draft PwC forensic report obtained by the Mail & Guardian has raised questions about the calculation used to settle the long-running Lanseria Airport dispute, findings that appear to lie behind the Public Investment Corporation’s decision to continue pursuing…
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday along the Isa–Bargaja road as troops advanced towards the community following a distress call from residents after an overnight attack by armed men. The post Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an…
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
Belgian’s decision sparked criticism in some quarters Norwegian defender followed son’s birth on video link Family life is intruding on the World Cup for some players in the shape of new arrivals, with Norway’s Leo Østigård following the birth of his first child by video link…
Watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open
The West African investigative journalism network has joined growing calls for accountability over the controversial ejection of journalists from a magistrate court in Akwa Ibom, asking the state Chief Judge to order an independent inquiry into the incident. The post West…
One Nation leader appears to suggest women should not be paid by employers while on maternity leave and calls for family income splitting Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation could wind back the clock by decades for working mothers, damage…
Hunt overhauls rival to seal victory in 11.01 seconds Romell Glave celebrates first British 100m title For all that Britain possesses its fair share of truly world-class athletes, it is a rarity for two of them to line up in the same event. It is why the women’s sprints should…
Over three decades, the WNBA has silenced the skepticism it met upon its 1997 debut in a major way
Amy Hunt retains her British 100m title while Romell Glave becomes the men's 100m champion for the first time.
Belgium look to find their form after an uninspiring draw vs. Egypt
Wishah among at least 260 journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023 Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera has said one of its journalists was killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza on Saturday, becoming one of the at least 260 Palestinian journalists to have…
In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Weir speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, and also about the recent innovations by FIFA The post INTERVIEW: Illegitimately Blessed author Ricky Weir traces Nigerian roots, speaks on expanded…
All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
When Nuhu Ribadu stood at the podium of the Ladi Kwali Hall in January 2006, he was still the celebrated chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His voice carried the moral urgency of a man who genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the…
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.
The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.
Does Northampton Saints' second Prem Rugby title in three seasons suggest a dynasty is being built at the club?
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.
During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for 'massive' attack.
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.
Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.
After striking a ceasefire deal with U.S., regime officials are striking at the the country's handling of the tournament.
The PDP candidate won with 113 votes at his polling unit. The post PDP’s Oluyede wins in polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Sinovuyo Dyokwe was shot and killed en-route home from a voter registration venue
Second Test D4: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 182-5 Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle Josh Tongue admitted England have missed the influence of Ben Stokes after a day in which they crumbled to the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the…
Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.
It turns out Sweden do not have a monopoly on old-fashioned centre-forward play. They were schooled in it here by Brian Brobbey, who was brought in by Ronald Koeman to give the Netherlands’ attack a focal point and swiftly made his under-pressure manager resemble a genius.…
Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke Michael Olise is probably the best creative player in the world at the moment. He racked up 26 assists for Bayern Munich last season. It was his shift into…
Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to not only top Group F with four points after two games, but to also open it in ajar.
Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.
Northampton wing scores two tries in four minutes England name Nations Championship squad on Monday Northampton’s matchwinner George Hendy has been hailed as a player of international class after helping his side win their second English domestic title in three seasons. The…
Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
Italian house’s catwalk emphasised the brand’s ‘molto sexy’ look with flamboyant, sometimes revealing outfits Dolce & Gabbana leaned heavily into the art of theatrical misdirection on the second day of Milan fashion week as it aimed to draw attention away from its debt…
Overall, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied with his team’s season-opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.
A DA ward candidate was shot and killed in Cape Town on Saturday.
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.
British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.
The governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community The post Abiodun gives assurance of safety as Ogun relocates students over methane gas pollution appeared first on…
As the World Cup group stage hits its midway point, rising star Yan Diomande takes center stage while the underperforming Netherlands face a crucial test against Sweden
After being the only starting forward to miss out on the scoresheet against Curacao, Germany's Sane has the backing of his manager to bounce back
Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the sets are absolutely enormous at 12 million and 9 million tracks. The other two are much smaller, but still represent a…
John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united America Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their…
Join John Brewin for reaction as the Netherlands claim their first win of the tournament in style against Sweden Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, van Dijk, van Hecke, van de Ven, Gravenberch, de Jong, Reijnders, Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo. Subs: Flekken, Roefs, Ake, Geertruida,…
In the end, it was Deniz Undav coming off the bench that made the difference for Germany, scoring twice to secure a spot in the knockout stages Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz Subs: Amiri, Anton,…
Speaking with PT Health Watch to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, medical and maternal health experts identified critical gaps across Nigeria’s healthcare system, including inadequate newborn screening, poor access to treatment, weak primary healthcare services and persistent…
️ Latest updates on a windy third day at Shinnecock Hills ️ Official leaderboard | Follow us on Instagram | Mail Scott Rory McIlroy leaves himself another monster putt, this time on 3. He doesn’t judge this 70-footer particularly well, leaving himself a ten-foot tester for his…
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
Sophia Dunkley top-scored with 57 as England made it three wins from three with a 38-run victory at Headingley Gone! Gordon comes back, wicket off the first ball of her over once again. England’s remaining opener tries to join in the fun, slogs across the line at a short ball,…
Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.
Manchester Thunder beat defending champions London Pulse to win the 2026 Netball Super League Grand Final in front of a crowd of 8,000 in their home city.
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.
The Springboks scored 12 tries on their way to an 80-31 (halftime 40-26) win over the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday.
As of 6 p.m., INEC had uploaded 34.60 per cent of the total polling unit results expected from Saturday's Ekiti State governorship election. The post #EkitiDecides2026: INEC uploads 34.6% of polling unit results on IReV appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Two spectators have been taken to hospital and Saturday's final two stages have been cancelled after an accident at the Donegal International Rally.
They urged INEC to ensure strict compliance with its guidelines on result management, including the prompt uploading of polling unit results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, while also replacing malfunctioning BVAS machines where necessary. The post #EkitiDecides2026:…
Germany and Ivory Coast meet on Saturday after winning their opening group games
Saka stayed indoors for individual training on Saturday England’s second game is against Ghana on Tuesday Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice have given England a boost by training in advance of Tuesday’s game against Ghana, but Bukayo Saka looks likely to start on the bench again…
Russian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child, authorities said.
SportsLine's soccer experts have revealed their World Cup picks and World Cup predictions for Saturday, June 20
Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, citing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to state media. U.S. Central Command released a statement stating that 55 merchant ships transited the strait on Saturday.
Mzandile Stick praised the character and potential of South Africa ‘A’ after their 40-0 victory over Zimbabwe, highlighting the performances of youngsters Yaqeen Ahmed and Zekhethelo Siyaya while expressing satisfaction with a defensive effort that kept the Sables scoreless.
Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations The permutations Steve Clarke is so desperate to avoid are already dominating discussion among the Tartan Army. As Ismael Saibari smacked Morocco in front inside…
“It was a smooth experience and everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife.” The post #EkitiDecides2026: Fayemi, Arise speak on voting process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Oyebanji, who is seeking re-election for second term, won his polling unit with 326 votes. The post #EkitiDecides2026: Governor Oyebanji wins own polling unit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Joe Root finished unbeaten on 75 but the visitors are heading to a sizeable victory at the Oval 60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe. “Good…
Al Jazeera condemned Israel's 'deliberate' targeting of Wishah, the network's 12th media worker killed during Gaza war.
South Africa, rich in solar and wind resources with billions ready for investment, faces a critical bottleneck: a severe lack of power lines and an opaque grid access queue. This energy paradox, highlighted at a recent Webber Wentzel Power Breakfast, is stalling the nation's…
If PBAT is seriously interested in doing justice to June 12, he has no alternative but to expressly direct all the security agencies at the federal, state and local government levels to electronically release the files of June 12 to the public and humanity. That way we shall…
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.
SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Ivory Coast vs. Germany best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Saturday
Second Test D4: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 182-5 Stand-in captain unbeaten on 75 after Jamieson haul What do you get if you pick three debutants, two more with one cap each, a strike-bowler who is returning to Test cricket after two solid months of sending down…
Burglars went shopping at Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane's Bryanston home on Saturday morning, helping themselves to a laptop, a monitor and booze.
