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Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of Google’s Camera Coach.While every previous Xperia 1 phone has had three vertical cameras, and the last six have positioned them in the same top-left corner spot, the 1 VIII mixes things up. The three lenses are now laid out in a square block, together with…

A Bitcoin (BTC) whale is now down about $13 million as BTC price has rebounded by around 40% from its February lows. However, the trader continues to stand by the short position.Key takeaways:A trader known as “pension-usdt.eth” is short 1,000 BTC worth roughly $81 million using 3x leverage.The BTC short position will be fully liquidated at $100,810, while Kalshi bettors now assign a 50% probability of BTC reaching $100,000 in 2026.Nearly $81 million risks liquidation if BTC hits $100,000Known by the moniker ‘pension-usdt.eth,’ the trader is short 1,000 BTC, worth about $81.06 million, with 3x cross leverage, according to data…

Another familiar face is heading to the ballroom for Dancing With the Stars season 35! News broke at Disney’s Upfront presentation that internet personality and second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, Jackson Olson, would be joining the show as season 35’s third celebrity cast member. The series is set to premiere this fall on ABC and Disney+, with a full cast of celebrities and pro dancers being unveiled at a later date. Days prior to the announcement, Jackson teased his next career endeavor while dancing on the baseball field in a TikTok video. Related: ‘DWTS’ Exec Teases Season 35 Cast…

A prosecution told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday that six men facing charges over last year’s failed coup against President Bola Tinubu voluntarily gave confessiomal statements to interrogators during investigations. The witness, who testified as the first witness in a trial-within-trial organised to determine the voluntariness of the written statements of the defendants, said the interrogation sessions for each of the defendants were captured in video recordings. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja paused the main trial on Monday to pave the way for the trial-within-trial, after the six defendants challenged the voluntariness…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and prosperity. The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries across the continent. Messrs Ruto and Macron, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Mahamoud Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Commission, delivered opening statements. On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting…

Ademola Lookman scored as Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over CA Osasuna in Tuesday’s LaLiga clash at El Sadar. The result came as a timely response from Diego Simeone’s side after back-to-back defeats against Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League and a shock home league loss to RC Celta de Vigo. Despite already securing Champions League qualification for next season, Atlético started brightly in Tuesday night’s contest and took the lead after 15 minutes. Following a lengthy VAR review, referee José Luis Guzmán Mansilla awarded the visitors a penalty for a handball by Javi…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the circumstances surrounding the visit of its operatives to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, saying the action was part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged multi-bank fraud case. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said operatives from its Uyo Zonal Directorate visited the hospital to authenticate a medical report submitted by a suspect currently standing trial before Justice M.A. Onyetunu. According to the Commission, the suspect is under remand over allegations of defrauding several microfinance institutions, including the University of Uyo Micro Finance Bank. The EFCC stated…

Former factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Jumbo has appeared before the Screening Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Jumbo, an ally of Governor Sim Fubara, was said to have appeared before the Committee to appeal its decision that disqualified him and 64 others. DAILY POST reports that Jumbo is also a serving House of Assembly member. Recall that the Screening Committee, chaired by Abdul Mahmud, had earlier confirmed the disqualification of aspirants linked to the state governor. No fewer than 33 aspirants who participated in the screening exercise on Saturday were cleared while 65 were…

The Edo State Police Command says it arrested 119 suspects for various criminal activities between March and April 2026. DAILY POST reports that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin City at a press conference and launch of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU. Agbonika said the suspects were arrested in connection with kidnappings, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, cultism, armed robbery, murder, unlawful possession of firearms and rape/defilement. He also disclosed that 58 kidnapped suspects were rescued within the period. He gave the breakdown of the arrested suspects to include 55 kidnappers, 15 cultists, eight armed robbers and 15…

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has urged the Red Devils to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest when the summer transfer window opens. Scholes admitted that he would be very satisfied if Elliot is paired with Kobbie Mainoo in Man United’s midfield next season. Speaking as a guest on TalkSPORT’s morning sports program, the former England midfielder said,  “I admired him [Elliot Anderson] when he was still playing for Newcastle. “But my view is that Man United needs to strengthen one or two midfielders this summer, and cannot just bring in Anderson alone. “I would be very satisfied if the midfield…