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President Donald Trump’s appearance at the 2026 World Cup Final was met with a loud — and unmistakable — reaction from the crowd. After Jennifer Hudson performed a gorgeous rendition of the U.S. national anthem at the Sunday, July 19, championship game, Trump, 80, was shown clapping while standing from his section inside Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As the camera panned to him, Trump was audibly booed by the audience. He watched the match — where defending champs Argentina faced off against Spain — beside his wife, Melania, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Weeks earlier, Trump made…

The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hammed Aroyewun, has advocated constitutional empowerment for traditional rulers, saying they should play a more prominent role in governance and community development. Aroyewun made the call on Sunday during the traditional prayer programme of the 10th coronation anniversary of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba Semiudeen Kasali. According to him, although traditional rulers remain central to grassroots development, they have largely been reduced to ceremonial figures under the current constitutional arrangement. He said, “I am an advocate of giving our traditional rulers a significant role in the development and…

South Korea’s financial authorities investigated more than 40 cases of unfair trading, including market manipulation and fraudulent crypto trading, in the last two years. According to an X post by Financial Services Commission Chair Lee Eog-won, 30 of them reported or referred to investigative agencies, identifying 25 suspects since the Virtual Asset User Protection Act took effect in July 2024.Lee said the average unlawful gains were around 1.4 billion Korean won ($940,000).“Today marks the second anniversary of the enactment of the ‘Virtual Asset User Protection Act…’ It was a meaningful time that brought the virtual asset market, which was outside the…

Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Mel B (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) formed the Spice Girls in 1994 and went on to become one of the most beloved music groups of all time. The band was originally called Touch, but they later changed their name to Spice after cowriting a song titled “Sugar and Spice.” However, they once again altered the name to the one that eventually stuck, Spice Girls, after discovering that another artist already used the moniker Spice. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. The British girl group released…

The Abia State Government has responded to a viral video showing a residential compound submerged by floodwaters along the ongoing Owerinta Road reconstruction corridor, assuring residents that the problem will be addressed before the project is completed. The video, posted on Facebook on Saturday, showed floodwaters inundating a residential area as a distressed resident appealed directly to Governor Alex Otti for help. “Our Governor, have mercy upon us. See water. What we need here is a canoe. Water is everywhere. We’re passing through water. We don’t know where the gutter is. Water has covered everything. Our super governor, come and…

The Peoples Democratic Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress have commenced the upload of names of their governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking exclusively with The PUNCH, the PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, disclosed that the party commenced the upload process on Saturday. Also, a senior APC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, told our correspondent that the party would upload only the governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates whose nominations had been cleared by the primary election appeal panel and…

Taylor Frankie Paul’s mom, Liann May, is breaking her silence after Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services (CFS) requested a court find her daughter’s three children “abused, neglected or dependent.” “The accusations of child neglect and abuse being leveled against my daughter are not only entirely false, but are also completely absurd,” May, 50, says in a written statement shared exclusively with Us Weekly. “My grandkids live in a safe, loving and stable home provided with every amenity. They are well-fed, clothed, bathed regularly, and frequently enjoy trips to recreational activities. Furthermore, they are supported by a full-time nanny…

A state high court in Ogidi, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a choirmaster, James Onuorah, to 25 years’ imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl during deliverance session in the state. The court also sentenced the defendant to seven years’ imprisonment for offensive conduct, Punch newspaper reported. The judgement was delivered on Friday 17 July in the case in which Mr Onuorah was listed as the sole defendant, according to a charge sheet obtained on Sunday by the newspaper. Charges and arraignment Mr Onuorah was arraigned on a three-count charge of rape and offensive conduct. The prosecution, led…

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win. Messi, now 39, dragged the holders to another final, scoring eight goals and also providing two assists in the dramatic late comeback against England in the semi-finals. But the dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true. Ten-man Argentina did not lay a glove on Spain at the MetLife Stadium,…

Olivia Culpo is all smiles while showing off her growing baby bump. Taking to her Instagram Story on Saturday, July 18, Culpo, 34, shared a snap showing the model laying on her side in a chair and lounging at a beach in Ocean House, Rhode Island. Culpo stunned in a white and red floral printed Alexandra Miro bikini, which she paired with black sunglasses. Her hair was styled down and slightly tousled as she placed a hand on her hip and smiled for the camera. In another image, Culpo rested her hand across her stomach as she gazed out at…