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Airport authorities announced the suspension as tensions rapidly intensified following military exchanges involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
It might be World War III, but at least I won $20. | Image: Polymarket / The Verge Polymarket has been allowing people to bet on when the US would strike Iran next. Obviously, now that it's actually happened and people have died, the prediction betting market is feeling some pressure. The site has been at the center of controversy before, including suspicions of insider trading on the Super Bowl halftime show and the capture of Venezuelan President NicolƔs Maduro. In a statement posted on its site, Polymarket defended its decision to allow betting on the potential start of a war, saying that it was an "invaluable" source of news and answers, before taking shots at traditional media and Elon Musk's X. The statement reads: Read the full story at The Verge.
Everton Football Club secured a deserved 3ā2 victory against a strong opponent, Newcastle United, away at St. James' Park, moving up to eighth position in the English Premier League (EPL) on Saturday afternoon, newsāng reports. The post Massive Victory for Everton as Liverpool Trash West Ham United 5-2 At Anfield appeared first on News.ng.
Usani says ADC South South leaders in Port Harcourt endorsed Rotimi Amaechiās request for support in the race for the partyās 2027 presidential ticket.
Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. D. B. Afam Obi has died, his family announced on Saturday, describing him as a respected leader and devoted father.
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, on Saturday evening set two records after scoring a hat-trick in his sideās LaLiga 4-1 win against Villarreal. According to OptaJose, Yamal is now among the youngest players to score their first hat-trick in the LaLiga in the 21st century. He achieved the feat at the age of 18 years and [ā¦] LaLiga: Yamal sets two records after Barcelonaās 4-1 win against Villarreal
By Joe Udo AKWA (CONVERSEER) ā The former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. D. B. Afam Obi, has passed away. Converseer could not ascertain the cause of his death at the time of this report. However, in a statement released on Saturday, the family said the late lawmaker died... This article Anambraās former Deputy Speaker is dead first appeared on Converseer.
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that there are indications that Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, is dead. Netanyahu spoke in a televised address on Saturday evening saying that Israelās military campaign in Iran will go on āas long as it is neededā, adding that the conflict will bring about ātrue peaceā. According [ā¦] Thereāre signs weāve killed Iranian leader, Khameini ā Netanyahu
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced a three-point and three-goal forfeiture for Kebbi United following a breach of league rules. Kebbi United was accused of fielding an ineligible player, David Ibrahim, in the clash against Yobe Desert Stars. They also received a fine of N1 million as further punishment. The NNLās disciplinary committee said [ā¦] NNL: Kebbi United hit with three points deduction
Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and RosalĆa turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.
Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson clocked a 4.26-second 40-yard dash Saturday, the third-fastest by a wide receiver at the combine since 2003.
