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Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling “very positive” before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida. “We’re approaching this competition with a lot of hope,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “The preparation has been very good, tiring, because we have worked hard,” continued the veteran Portugal captain who insisted he was “physically good”. “I am very positive, I believe things will go well and that we will put in a good performance. “It’s a very good generation… which will bring a lot of joy to…

A Swiss investor said KuCoin has yet to pay a Seychelles Supreme Court award of more than $2 million after the exchange declared his tokens “abandoned.”In a Dec. 11, 2025, ruling, the Supreme Court of Seychelles declared that Didier Rabl is the “sole proprietor and owner” of approximately 21 million CoinPoker (CHP) tokens previously held for him on KuCoin. The court also ordered three Seychelles-incorporated KuCoin entities to pay him over 2 million USDt (USDT) plus $10,000 in moral damages, according to documents reviewed by Cointelegraph.The ruling could have implications for how cryptocurrency exchanges handle delisted assets, with the court…

Selena Gomez is clearing up online speculation that she threw shade at her friend Taylor Swift attending Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gomez, 33, simply commented, “lol” under an Instagram post showing Swift, 36, celebrating the New York Knicks’ victory on Wednesday, June 10, at Madison Square Garden with actress Mariska Hargitay. “Woke up and was sent so many texts,” the Only Murders in the Building star wrote in an Instagram Story early Friday, June 12. “I would never insult my friends, nor was it an insult. The comment was a reaction to the first slide on the page.” Gomez…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to raise a “red card” against child labour and recommit to protecting children’s rights to education, safety and dignity. In a message marking the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour on Friday, themed “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults,” Mrs Tinubu said no child should be denied the opportunity to learn and realise their potential because of forced labour. “No child should be denied the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve their dreams because they are subjected to forced labour. Children belong in homes,…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who is unique in His Majesty, having no partner or helper. He sent down His Book with the truth and preserved it from the hands of those who would tamper with it. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, his pure family, and his noble, illustrious companions—those whom Allah chose and through whom He…

Lagos and Kano have emerged as the most prepared states for the large-scale rollout of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women in Nigeria, according to a new market landscaping and segmentation study. The assessment examined financing capacity, demand patterns, supply systems and implementation readiness across six states. Presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, Stanley Ukpai, Director of Projects at the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), said both states were classified as Tier One because of strong antenatal care (ANC) utilisation, health system capacity, financing commitments, and logistics readiness. He explained that while both states ranked highest, their…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday provided a fresh update on efforts to rescue the schoolchildren and their teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying the abductees are still within the Old Oyo National Park. Makinde, in his Newsletter No. 140 released on Friday, said the victims remain the focus of ongoing security operations. The governor noted that it has been 27 days since the students and teachers were forcibly taken from their schools, leaving their families and communities in distress and uncertainty. The PUNCH reports that…

Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight is contractually bound to take place in the United Kingdom, dismissing reports that the bout could be moved to the United States, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Hearn, who worked alongside Frank Warren to finalise the terms of the blockbuster heavyweight showdown, said the signed contract explicitly mandates a British location for the fight, which is expected to take place later this year. The announcement comes after reports suggested American venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and sites in Las Vegas, had made substantial financial pitches to…

Binance’s SpaceX tokenized IPO campaign attracted over $557 million in USDC deposits from about 27,689 wallet addresses ahead of the company’s highly anticipated public listing.Wallets contributing up to $20,000 accounted for more than 81% of participating addresses but only 18.39% of total funds, while 114 addresses contributed over $500,000 each, representing about 10.2% of the funds, according to Dune data.The deposits point to strong demand for crypto-based pre-IPO exposure ahead of SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut on Friday, with the company seeking to raise $75 billion at $135 a share and an around $1.8 trillion valuation.On decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, SpaceX perpetual futures…

Emily Blunt is getting candid about her Devil Wears Prada character, Emily Charlton, becoming a “lesbian icon.” Appearing on the Thursday, June 11, episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Blunt, 43, was asked to weigh in on her popular character’s sexuality. “Emily Charlton has become a lesbian icon and fans have long shipped her with Andy Sachs [played by Anne Hathaway].” host Cohen, 58, said as he read out a fan’s question to Blunt. “Would you like to see her openly portrayed as a lesbian in a future sequel?” In response, the Oppenheimer star admitted she was…