The actors, seasoned veterans as well as young amateurs, go through their lines and movements one last time before the curtain rises at the Wole Soyinka Theatre at the University of Ibadan, in southwest Nigeria.
A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was to shift east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat.
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.
Politics
"Very strong" verification is needed in Iran following the Middle East conflict to ensure that it does not develop nuclear weapons, the UN atomic watchdog chief said on Friday.
June 26, 2026
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In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which has long limited outside influence, viral videos of school bullying have triggered debate over social media's erosion of traditional values.
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Asian tech stocks sank again Friday as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend, while crude prices edged back down after a brief rally sparked by news of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 26, 2026
Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 235 people.
June 26, 2026
A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest London courts set to welcome the world's best players next week.
June 26, 2026
Politics
An attack on a ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend efforts to evacuate trapped mariners as the United States warned against Iran charging fees for passage through the vital waterway.
June 26, 2026
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Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games following a 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Thursday.
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the first-round lead.
Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands its security presence, New Zealand officials said in an internal document obtained by AFP.
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F.
June 26, 2026
Sports
The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32.
June 26, 2026
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REEDVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 26, 2026 / "We are extremely pleased that Gov. Abigail Spanberger has announced her intention to send budget language to the General Assembly that includes a study of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay. We look forward to continuing to work with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in collaboration with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) to develop a scientific study of the Bay's Atlantic menhaden population.
National podcast appearance puts America's Patriotic Beer, America's Patriotic Brand, and Andy Ross's unapologetic American Rebel message in front of patriotic listeners across the USA as Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day and look ahead to the nation's 250th birthday
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 26, 2026 / Epique Realty, the fastest-growing cloud-based real estate brokerage in history, is proud to announce the appointment of Stacey Onnen as President of Brokerage Operations. With over two decades of transformative real estate experience, Onnen brings an incomparable track record of scaling operations, driving growth, and championing agent-first cultures at some of the largest brokerages in the world.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 26, 2026 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt: W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") announces the initiation of hepatocyte and liver microsome metabolism studies for ONC010, the Company's lead nanoparticle-formulated PNKP inhibitor. The program is designed to characterize intrinsic clearance, metabolic degradation pathways and species-specific metabolism to support future toxicology studies, pharmacokinetic modeling, dose selection and regulatory submissions.
June 26, 2026
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