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Markets rallied Tuesday, tracking the year’s first record on Wall Street as investors racked up AI-linked tech bets, while oil prices steadied after whipsawing following the ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. Attention is also turning back to US monetary policy and the release of key data this week that could play a role in Federal Reserve interest rate decision-making ahead of its next meeting at the end of the month. Traders essentially ignored the noise of the surprise US raid on Caracas on Saturday that saw Maduro and his wife spirited away to New York to face drug charges.…

January 6, 2026 10:07 am Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior Photos: BBC Sport Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday he has “verbally agreed” to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was “an opportunity I cannot turn down”. “It looks like I am going to be the next manager of that football club (Chelsea),” he said at a press conference held at his present club, Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior…

Samsung Display showcased a new foldable OLED panel at CES that doesn’t have a visible crease — something that currently blights every foldable phone on the market. This could be our first look at the panel used in the next generation of Samsung’s Galaxy foldables and even the folding iPhone, given that Samsung Display is a long-time provider for Apple.The display unit was missing from Samsung Display’s CES showcase when The Verge team visited yesterday, but was initially set up beside a Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable to provide a side-by-side comparison. SamMobile saw the demo before it was removed,…

South Korea’s financial authorities are reportedly weighing whether to allow regulators to preemptively freeze crypto accounts suspected of price manipulation.The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing the introduction of a payment suspension system that would block transactions before suspects launder potentially illicit gains, local outlet Newsis reported Tuesday.The measure would mirror tools already used in the country’s stock market, where authorities can freeze accounts suspected of manipulation before profits are cashed out.The nation’s first phase of crypto legislation focused on user protection, while its second phase is expected to establish a broader framework that includes stablecoin rules and stricter controls…

Who’s Line Is It Anyway? alum Colin Mochrie has suffered a detached retina requiring emergency surgery.  Mochrie, 68, went into surgery on Friday, January 2, the team behind his show, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis, announced via Instagram that day.  “We regret to inform you that our upcoming shows will be postponed due to a medical situation involving Colin Mochrie,” read a statement by “The Hyprov Team.” Their message continued, “Colin has been diagnosed with a detached retina and will be undergoing emergency eye surgery today. His medical team is optimistic about his full recovery, but he needs time to rest…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria sent a thunderous message to the rest of Africa on Monday night, strolling into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a devastating 4–0 demolition of Mozambique in the Round of 16. On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt. This was not just a victory; it was a tactical schooling, a physical overpowering, and a mental dismantling of the Mambas over the full 90 minutes. From the opening whistle, Mozambique were pinned back, chased,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a loud statement of intent at the business end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, brushing aside Mozambique with a commanding 4–0 victory in their Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. This was not a night for overcomplication. Under Eric Chelle, Nigeria adopted a direct, aggressive, and unapologetically vertical route one football approach with elite execution. Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm their opponents from the first whistle. Nigeria started on the front foot, pinning…

Bandits have reportedly attacked several communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing and injuring residents, while others were abducted. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by Bakatsine, a security analyst and crisis journalist, via his X handle. According to the report, “SAD NEWS: Last night, bandits stormed Unguwar Alh. Barau, Gidan Dan Mai-gizo and Gidan Hazo communities in Na’alma Ward, Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State. They killed and injured several people, and also abducted some residents during the attacks. “What is the current status of the recent peace deal reportedly reached with bandits by Malumfashi LGA leaders, and…

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially rolled out an electronic membership registration drive across all wards in the state. The party announced that the e-registration initiative, which commenced on Monday, will continue until the end of January, targeting both existing members and newcomers to create a comprehensive digital membership database. In a statement, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the move is aimed at strengthening internal democracy, enhancing the accuracy of party data, and preparing the party for upcoming electoral engagements. “The adoption of digital registration will help eliminate duplication and impersonation, ensuring that…

The Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence handed down to Farida Abubakar for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday in appeal No. CA/S/75C/2025, a three-member panel led by Justice Tunde Awotoye dismissed Abubakar’s appeal and upheld the decision of the Kebbi State High Court delivered on June 3, 2024. The court ruled that the appeal lacked merit, adding that the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court were proper and supported by credible evidence. Abubakar was prosecuted by the Kebbi State Government and represented by A.…