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Anambra Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says he has no personal rift with Peter Obi, describing their relationship as cordial despite political disagreements. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-and-i-remain-friends-despite-political-differences-soludo/

Paring back your digital footprint is healthy, but another lifestyle change can be more effective in combating climate change

Despite echoes of past confrontations, North Korea’s shifting strategic priorities and hostile stance towards Seoul have raised questions about how the latest tensions could unfold.

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed gave his final pitch to voters in Michigan after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens announced she would vote for his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, in Tuesday's midterm election. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro spoke with El-Sayed ahead of Tuesday's election.

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Humans never evolved to read and write, and around 10 per cent of us are dyslexic. Now, we are uncovering the pathways underlying the condition, opening up new ways to support people who struggle to read

‘Having presided over the deterioration of law and order, the BJP leadership has sought to vanish, evading accountability as the situation spiralled out of control,’ said Mallikarjun Kharge

Modern AirPods offer several audio modes, and noise cancellation isn't always the best option.

What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?

Attempts to jump-start talks to be made on Tuesday, but unions say Government still has to make ‘credible offer’

For some expatriate families, a spouse's inability to find work can be a deal-breaker.

Fiji’s original floating bar remains one of the Pacific paradise’s greatest party destinations.

Psychologist Mark Travers argues that the first few minutes after time apart are key to a close, happy relationship, and shares five tips to get them right.

Teachers say that a large majority of schools don’t even have these posts

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said the mood at the club is "totally different" after picking up a third straight league victory with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

GNSS and GPS are common terms in the world of satellite navigation. They may be similar, but there are some key differences between the two technologies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 &mdash; The 16th Melaka State Election features 11 straight fights and 11 three-cornered contests a...

Analysis: Why Labour's leader is taking a different approach on the campaign trail.

The secured persons had been detained in Thekkampatti jail and soon they would be moved to central prisons in Palayamkottai (4), Coimbatore (4), Cuddalore (3) and Salem (6).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; Differing views or approaches among ministries do not necessarily reflect division within t...

Carnival is cutting fuel use, while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian rely on "hedging" to keep fuel costs down amid conflict in the Middle East.

Simeon Brown wins qualified endorsement as Health Minister.

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An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recognizing faces become more specialized as neurotypical children grow older, but show much less change in autistic children. The discovery could

A man accusing Alan Jones of kissing him as a 17-year-old schoolboy tells a court the broadcaster was very "generous" to him for many years but he still feels shame over the alleged assault years later.

Her new series is one of two shows launching the mobile-first streaming platform ShortVydz.

With the iPhone Duo now in people's hands, how does it compare to Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

The task force, announced by the two countries' foreign ministers on Tuesday (Oct 27), will coordinate action and share information on companies linked to forest and land fires. &nbsp;

The NDA leaders described the negotiations as a major exercise that required the partners to overcome differences and arrive at a common understanding

TORONTO — As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true consent among people who have dementia.

The comedian voices the iconic Dr. Seuss character in Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's new movie.

OPINION: Raw milk is legal in New Zealand but tightly regulated by MPI.

Governorate's Druze majority in deadlock with Syrian government.

Kolleginnen und Kollegen muss man nicht mögen, um gut mit ihnen zu arbeiten, sagt der Organisationspsychologe Adam Grant. Was Teams wirklich verbindet, lernte er bei zerstrittenen Fußballerinnen.

In its 146th season, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is building programs around questions rather than anniversaries, from a live AI-driven world premiere to a two-week exploration with how the universe began.

Welcome to our weekly wrap of what’s happening on stages around town, kicking off with Lily Allen’s concert version of the theatrical work based on her album.

Garrymore fought gallantly but were second best throughout

<p>Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/22/uk-budget-game-2026-john-healey-labour-andy-burnham">You be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the books</a></p></l

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Digital wallets can completely remove the need to carry cards and cash, but there's a lot more to them than just your usual Apple, Samsung and Google offerings.

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Sajjan Singh Yadav will be succeeding Atal Dulloo who is due to retire on October 31, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 &mdash; Although society has evolved, the fundamental role of a constitutional monarch remains unch...

By now, Renate Reinsve is no stranger to the closing-night pomp of the Cannes Film Festival, having won the best actress trophy in 2021 for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, her first ever leading role. Since then, she’s clearly mastered the art of capturing souls; after reteaming with Trier for last year’s […]

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Works Minister David Umahi says the South-East will vote differently in 2027, rewarding President Tinubu’s projects after voting for Peter Obi in 2023. Read More: https://punchng.com/umahi-says-south-east-will-vote-differently-in-2027-over-tinubus-projects/

French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount, raising questions over whether the stress could spread across the euro zone.

Regulatory structures for finance were cobbled together over a century — this technology needs its own scrutiny

GTA 6 's marketing push is ramping up substantially, and that includes with TV commercials. Eagled-eyes fans have discovered that the new GTA 6 TV spots actually contain some extended sequences, but just barely. For starters, a 30-second TV spot cuts out the steamy shower scenes with Jason and Lucia from the launch trailer . While the shower scenes are gone

On current polling, the veteran National MP - and 11-portfolio minister - will not get back into Parliament unless he can take the country’s wealthiest electorate from David Seymour.

Polling will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. across 17 districts, with counting of votes scheduled for October 27

Real Betis secure their third win on the bounce in the Champions League as Isco converts a penalty in the 59th minute against Feyenoord.

Commuters seek gradual replacement of footboards to make trains safer and more accessible