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 Franco Baresi, AC Milan legend and World Cup champion with Italy, dies at 66 Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and World Cup champion with Italy, has died at the age of 66. AC Milan announced Baresi's death on Friday. The club did not disclose a cause of death. Baresi had undergone surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule in August 2025 and later received immunotherapy treatment. His final public appearance came during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in February, where he carried the Olympic torch into San Siro alongside former Inter Milan captain Giuseppe Bergomi. In a tribute, AC Milan described Baresi as the heart and soul of the club, praising his integrity, leadership and lasting influence. The club said his legacy would remain a permanent part of its identity and extended condolences to his family and supporters. Widely regarded as one of soccer's greatest defenders, Baresi spent his entire professional career with AC Milan after making...

 Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as rescuers race to find survivors amid widespread devastation  The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34 as rescue crews continue searching for survivors amid widespread destruction across the Kumamoto region. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kyushu on Tuesday, triggering a mall explosion, toppling a factory chimney and damaging or destroying homes. Authorities said one additional death remains under investigation, while dozens of people have been injured. As rescue efforts entered a fourth day, officials had not determined how many people were still missing. The disaster has left more than 79,000 households without running water and over 2,700 without electricity. More than 9,000 people remain in emergency shelters, where officials are adding power supplies to provide air conditioning as temperatures climb into the upper 90s. Fuel shortages caused by damaged infrastructure have also forced many...

Man seeks $2.5 million after detention in Nancy Guthrie investigation, alleges wrongful arrest and property damage A man briefly detained during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has filed a claim against the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, accusing authorities of wrongful arrest, property damage and harm to his reputation. Carlos Palazuelos is seeking $2.5 million, while his brother-in-law Daniel Maddox is requesting $500,000 and Maddox’s mother, Josefina, is seeking $250,000 for alleged damage to her home. The combined claim totals $3.25 million. The filing comes six months after Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona. Authorities have said they believe she was kidnapped. According to the claim, Palazuelos was working as a DoorDash driver on Feb. 10 when officers stopped him at gunpoint and arrested him. The filing states he was handcuffed while investigat...

CJN Bans Lawyers, Court Officials to Stop Using ‘Barrister’ as Official Title The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court officials and other legal personnel to discontinue the use of “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. The circular, which was addressed to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers, stated that the directive took immediate effect and was aimed at upholding professional standards within the apex court. According to the memorandum, the use of the title “Barrister” before names was considered inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court. “I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all Litigation Staff, Legal Practitioners, Court Registr...

 WOMEN GROUP ADVOCATES PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AS POCACOV PLANS ANTI-CRIME APP  By Ruth Orji The President of the Ultimate Business Women and Farmers Association of Nigeria (UBWFAN), Mrs. Nkiru Nwagbo, has urged parents to lead anti-cultism campaigns to curb crime among children and youths.  She made the call during the launch of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) on July 30, at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, describing parental guidance as essential to nation-building. Mrs. Nwagbo observed that mothers often bear the consequences of juvenile delinquency, stressing that proper moral upbringing, discipline and Godly values remain the foundation for raising responsible and productive citizens.  She also encouraged fathers to exercise emotional intelligence and restraint during family conflicts, noting that domestic violence contributes to raising aggressive children and fuels anti-social behaviour within communities. Represent...

 Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports after Wisconsin OWI arrest     Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his broadcasting role at CBS Sports following his arrest in Wisconsin last week on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The network announced Friday that Romo will remain away from his position until further notice. Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who currently serves as a lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports, was arrested last week after authorities accused him of driving under the influence. The incident is under review as he faces the legal process related to the arrest.