Politics

Pre-World Cup friendly live updates: USMNT vs. Sen...

Enjoy all the live updates from Sunday's match between the United States and Senegal as both teams continue to prepare for the World Cup.

ESPN•5/31/2026

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Marathon’s second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around

Earlier this month, I finally achieved the elusive goal I had set for myself in Bungie's Marathon. I collected six of the game's rarest items, allowing me to attempt and then successfully clear the raid-style Compiler boss. I felt a massive weight lift off my shoulders - nearly 185 hours of playtime and I had managed to complete Marathon's pinnacle activity. A day later, I took my first break from the game. I had been playing Marathon virtually every day since it launched in March, and I needed to put it down. Treating a Bungie game like it's a grueling second job is nothing new. Certainly not for me or the many fellow Destiny players that … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge•5/31/2026

Odinkalu, human rights lawyer, commends Otti’s transformational leadership

Chidi Odinkalu, a distinguished legal scholar, human rights advocate, and public intellectual, has scored Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, read more Odinkalu, human rights lawyer, commends Otti’s transformational leadership

Imose Mobile begins network testing, signals entry into Nigeria’s telecom market

Nigeria’s telecom landscape is set for a new shake-up as Imose Mobile, an indigenous operator, moves from planning to real-world read more Imose Mobile begins network testing, signals entry into Nigeria’s telecom market

FGM has no health benefits, violates human rights — Ekiti commissioner

Ekiti State reaffirms commitment to eradicating FGM, highlighting its severe health risks and human rights violations. Learn about the dangers of FGM. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgm-has-no-health-benefits-violates-human-rights-ekiti-commissioner/

Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks

Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.

Al Jazeera•5/31/2026

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NCWS urges Fintiri to address exclusion of Women in Adamawa politics

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) in Adamawa has urged Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and political leaders to address women read more NCWS urges Fintiri to address exclusion of Women in Adamawa politics

Rainbow Coalition will choose Rivers gov candidate for 2027 — Wike

Nyesom Wike states the Rainbow Coalition will jointly select Rivers State’s 2027 governorship candidate, dismissing individual claims to the ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/rainbow-coalition-will-choose-rivers-gov-candidate-for-2027-wike/

PUNCH•5/31/2026

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User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about gadgets and smartphones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started In 2023, the European Union agreed on two landmark pieces of legislation mandating how portable tech products with batteries must be designed, aiming to improve longevity, repairability, and recyclability. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 came into force last year and applies specifically to smartphones and tablets, while Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 takes effect next year … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge•5/31/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•5/31/2026

Self-determination not crime for Biafra, Yoruba, northern minorities – Mike Arnold says in ‘Sokoto Declaration’

A former mayor in the United States, Mike Arnold, has declared that self-determination is not a crime for any of Nigeria’s ethnic nationalities. Arnold, who is also founder and Chairman of Africa Arise International (Nigeria) and Africa Arise USA, made the assertion in a message tagged ‘The Sokoto Declaration: Principles for the Deliverance of the […] Self-determination not crime for Biafra, Yoruba, northern minorities – Mike Arnold says in ‘Sokoto Declaration’

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Almond remerges industry performance rating on NIIRA implementation

The Almond Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening performance benchmarking in Nigeria’s insurance sector through a refreshed industry rating read more Almond remerges industry performance rating on NIIRA implementation