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As temperatures rise this summer, Japanese men are baring more leg at work than ever before. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pushing company employees to ditch their usual suit and tie for more casual attire, featuring t-shirts, trainers – and shorts. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike introduced “Tokyo Cool Biz” in April, hoping to expand on her signature cool down initiative which has now become a widely recognised annual summer tradition. Almost four months in, the newly allowed shorts in the office policy is getting mixed reviews.Some commentators enjoy the relaxed rules, helping them work more comfortably. Others say the policy…

Ann Widdecombe was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her home as she ate lunch in an attack that was caught on camera, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutor Kashif Malik said the man charged with her murder, Joshua Kerry, arrived at her house on 8 July in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door. Kerry, who prosecutors say was in the property for two minutes and was wearing black gloves, then allegedly hit Widdecombe repeatedly with a hammer in her kitchen, tipped her from her chair and took her wallet before…

President John Dramani Mahama has hosted top global health leaders at the Jubilee House in Accra for high-level talks on continental public health. The delegation included Madam Winnie Byanyima, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNAIDS Executive Director, alongside Madam Joy Phumaphi, Executive Secretary of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA). Their discussions centered on improving public health cooperation, strengthening immunisation systems, and combating HIV/AIDS and malaria across the African continent. President Mahama, who is championing the Accra Reset, a bold Africa-led initiative designed to reimagine the global health architecture, reiterated the need for Africa to champion its own vaccine production. He briefed…

Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at MetLife stadium. Any player or coach involved in the fracas could face suspension, while the Argentine Football Association (AFA) may also be fined. Following their 1-0 defeat on Sunday, members of the Argentina team and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players as they began to celebrate their World Cup success. Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and assistant…

Describing a result as a ‘victory for football’ might seem like a trite cliche – but you won’t find many neutrals disagreeing with that description of Spain’s win in the 2026 World Cup final. When Ferran Torres slammed in the extra-time winner, and Rodri lifted the trophy high in New Jersey, it is hard to imagine many will have had sympathy for Argentina. Spain triumphed in a battle of endurance, for players and spectators, to beat the Argentines and win their second men’s World Cup. On every football metric – and, some would say, morality too – this was the…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has commended the nominees and winners of the 2026 Ghana Downstream Awards for their contribution to the growth and sustainability of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. Speaking at the second edition of the Ghana Downstream Awards and Gala Night on Saturday, Mr Tameklo described the award recipients as key drivers of progress and professionalism within the industry. “Every nominee and award recipient represents the progress and professionalism driving our industry forward,” he said. He added that the future of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry would depend on innovation, collaboration and…

Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off. About five miles away in Morristown, opponents Argentina were later able to train after a 45-minute delay. Spain and defending champions Argentina will meet in Sunday’s final (20:00 BST) at the New York New Jersey Stadium. On Saturday, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani said the city…

Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title – and they have needed to. After being expected to steamroller past Cape Verde and Egypt in the first two knockout rounds, La Albiceleste had to fight tooth and nail for 3-2 victories. But the win over Egypt came with an edge as the African nation asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their last-16 defeat out of the tournament. Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. After the game, coach Hossam Hassan said Egypt had been…

In the realm of Ghanaian politics, where rhetoric rarely matches action, and the tides of public perception often shift unpredictably, standing out as a beacon of commitment to the tenets of honesty is a true testament to exceptional leadership. Staying true to one’s campaign promise and making deliberate efforts to deliver as a Member of Parliament in Ghana are often exceptions rather than the norm. Dr. Gideon Boako, a new entrant into Ghana’s House of Parliament, has already distinguished himself as a remarkable legislator. With his sense of reason, contributions to debates in the house, and the dexterity of his…

The historic border town of Paga in Ghana’s Upper East Region is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors, investors, and members of the African diaspora as it hosts key activities for Emancipation Day 2026 on Monday, July 20 and 21. Located in the Kassena-Nankana West District, Paga is renowned for its unique cultural and historical attractions, including the famous Paga Crocodile Pond, the Pikworo Slave Camp, and the Tono Dam. Organisers believe this year’s celebrations present a significant opportunity to showcase the area’s tourism and investment potential. As Ghana continues to strengthen its engagement with the African diaspora through heritage…