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Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were hanged this morning for transmitting the coordinates of sensitive military and security sites to Mossad agents,” said Mizan, the media outlet for Iran’s judiciary, referring to Israel’s foreign intelligence service. It did not specify when the pair were arrested or…

The Odyssey‘s Samantha Morton has opened up about being homeless amid her mother’s mental health issues and father’s battle with alcoholism. “I went pillar to post with foster families, homeless hostels, sleeping by the bins at the back of the Co-op,” Morton, 49, told The Sunday Times in an article published on Saturday, August 1. “I have made choices that have always been about survival, because I watched my mum trying to survive and I watched my dad trying to survive.” The English actress, who portrays the sorceress Circe in The Odyssey, is the daughter of her late mom, factory…

Lawyers representing Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of establishing the fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), have accused several federal institutions of validating and facilitating the council’s operations. In a statement signed by his legal team on Sunday, the lawyers questioned why investigators had focused criminal proceedings on their client alone. “If the SGF, the Accountant-General, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Head of Service, the Budget Office, the EFCC, the National Assembly and the heads of Nigeria’s primary security architecture all verified, processed, funded and officially interacted with this agency over an extended period, how can a single…

Nigerian stocks retreated by 0.8 per cent last week, despite the release of several strong half-year results, as profit-taking pressured trade. Sell-offs in consumer goods stocks fuelled the slide. This week, more corporate results are expected, notably those of the big banking institutions, which could shape the direction the market may go in the near term. This week, increased positioning, notably in stocks that pay dividends at least twice a year, could be witnessed as the market awaits the release of half-year corporate results. PREMIUM TIMES has assembled some stocks with sound fundamentals, adopting rigorous approaches to save you the…

In one fell swoop, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has queried 256 judges for judicial misconduct. This headlined its decisions taken at the 111th Council meeting in Abuja recently, where it also suspended two judges for one year without pay. The processes that led to these steps were painstaking, and included the dismissal of 73 other petitions. Other decisions taken include the summoning of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge, Kano State High Court, over conflicting orders, issuance of warning letters to three judges and barring their elevation to a higher bench for a…

Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are the five players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday. 5. Davor Šuker Davor Šuker arrived at Highbury in 1999 after helping Real…

Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans is honoring her eldest son, Jace, on his 17th birthday amid her family’s public struggles. “I HAVE A 17 YEAR OLD! 🎉🫶🏼😭,” Evans, 34, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 2, while sharing a series of photos of the pair through the years. “Being a teenager can be hard, but you seem to handle it well.” She continued, “You’re so smart, curious about life, and handsome. Hope today is everything you’ve wanted and more! I love you @jace_vahn ♥️.” Evans welcomed her son in 2009 with ex Andrew Lewis. After the pair split, Evans welcomed son…

The National Youth Service Corps has released fresh guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the upcoming orientation camp, warning them against night travel and highlighting key requirements for registration. In a notice posted on its X handle on Monday, the scheme advised prospective corps members to prioritise safety while travelling to their assigned orientation camps. “Prospective Corps Members are advised not to travel at night to the orientation camp,” the NYSC stated. The scheme also warned that candidates with discrepancies in their graduation dates would not be registered at the orientation camp. “Prospective Corps Members with discrepancies in the…

South Korea saw 560.3 billion won ($367 million) in stablecoin outflows to overseas exchanges in June, extending the country’s streak of monthly net stablecoin outflows to 18 consecutive months. The figure comes from Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) data obtained by Yonhap News Agency through People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jong-wook. South Korea’s five major crypto exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit and Gopax — transferred 2.7 trillion won ($1.81 billion) in stablecoins offshore in June and received 2.2 trillion won ($1.44 billion) from foreign platforms. Market participants cited by Yonhap attributed the transfers to demand for products restricted or unavailable on…

Influencer Shay Martin is sharing a heartbreakingly beautiful update one year after her husband Tanner Martin died from colon cancer. “I know there are a lot of people on the internet that care a lot about AmyLou and I, so if that’s you this message is for you,” Shay said over a compilation video shared via Instagram on Sunday, August 2. “I’ve seen a lot of questions asking how AmyLou and I are doing and where we are in life. It’s been a year filled with both heartbreaking sadness but also incredible blessings.” She continued, “In the past year we’ve…