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Lagos, Nigeria – The first economic shockwaves from the United States-Israel war on Iran have been felt through oil markets, shipping routes and financial uncertainty. But its longer-term consequences could extend far beyond the Middle East, reshaping energy markets, trade networks and geopolitical alignments worldwide.Across Africa, governments are reassessing their energy security, defence partnerships and investment strategies as uncertainty grows over the future of global alliances and supply chains.For countries already grappling with conflict, debt pressures and fragile economies, the crisis presents new risks. Yet it is also accelerating debates that have long been under way over how to strengthen…

President Donald Trump said Monday that he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued against a star American soccer player ahead of a monumental last-16 game, but emphasized that he did not unduly influence the controversial decision. The ruling by the international soccer governing body to suspend a red card issued against American Folarin Balogun during its knockout tilt against Bosnia and Herzegovina sparked concerns over the president’s potential influence over the decision. POLITICO reported Sunday that Trump had called Infantino regarding the red card, which the president subsequently confirmed Monday. “Yes, I asked for a…

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to set up a quarterfinal with defending champions Argentina.The two teams cancelled each other out on Tuesday in the final game of the last 16 – the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United States.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBoth teams missed spot-kicks before Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel brilliantly saved Cucho Hernandez’s effort and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty.Colombia, once…

Reform intend, I am told, to get on with the by-election as quickly as possible.They will crack on with the parliamentary formalities immediately.This will mean Farage being given a Crown appointment which bars him from being an MP – either Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds or Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.Once this has happened and the Clacton seat is vacant, the writ can be moved in the Commons to trigger a by-election, while Parliament is still sitting and before its summer break begins at the end of next week.That would likely mean a…

The US has launched a series of “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had begun the assault, “to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent individuals in an international waterway”.The tankers were damaged within a 24-hour period on Monday and Tuesday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). No casualties were reported.Iran has not claimed responsbility for the strikes on the vessels.Earlier on Tuesday, a US official said Iran would be met with consequences and called…

More than half of the Senate Democratic caucus has called for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race, less than 24 hours after POLITICO reported that a woman the oysterman once dated had accused him of sexual assault. Platner called the claim “false.” Most Democrats previously stuck by Platner even as his beleaguered campaign battled scandal after scandal in recent months. By Tuesday, the tide had turned firmly against Platner, with 33 of the Senate’s 47 Democratic senators calling for him to drop out as of early Tuesday afternoon. The revolt included some top former allies who…

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The Court of Cassation is likely to take a few months to reach a decision. If it does confirm Tuesday’s verdict, Le Pen could find herself having to wear an electronic tag as the election campaign moves into its most important period early next year. This would risk becoming an embarrassment as well as a handicap.In the hours after Tuesday’s court verdict, Le Pen was locked in talks with Jordan Bardella, as well as lawyers and party colleagues. Then she and Bardella were driven to the studios of TF1 TV for her decision.If elected, she stated she and Bardella would…

Farage used his speech to claim “the establishment” had turned to “foul means” to target Reform following the party’s rise in popularity.Changes to political donation rules and the government’s decision to delay 30 local council elections in England – a decision it later reversed after a legal challenge from Reform – were among the issues cited by him.He also said he spent the weekend thinking about his future after complaining about media treatment of his family, following the publication of a story by the Sunday Times on his links to longstanding ally George Cottrell.The newspaper said Farage had received support…

Severe rain and winds lash southern Guangxi and central Hubei provinces, with President Xi urging an ‘all out’ response.Published On 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Tornadoes and storms battering central China have killed at least 17 people, injured hundreds and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, with President Xi Jinping calling for “all-out” rescue efforts, state media is reporting.In southern Guangxi province, severe rain and flooding from Typhoon Maysak killed at least six people. Regional officials told a news conference that at least 130,000 people had been evacuated, but 11 are still missing.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…