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 Auction to feature furniture, clothing and artwork from late Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton’s estate Furniture, clothing and artwork once owned by late Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton will be offered at auction next week as part of a large estate sale featuring more than 50 lots tied to her personal collection. The auction, titled “Diane Keaton: Architecture of an Icon,” is scheduled for June 8 and includes items from Keaton’s Los Angeles home, personal craft materials and a range of signature outfits worn throughout her career. The collection is being offered following Keaton’s death from pneumonia last October at age 79. Known for her distinctive personal style on and off screen, Keaton often incorporated hats, neckties and belts into her wardrobe. That aesthetic famously carried into her Oscar-winning role in the 1977 film “Annie Hall,” where she wore a mix of menswear-inspired pieces, including a wide necktie and sweater vest. Among the items up for bidding is a black-a...

 Bahrain and Kuwait say Iranian missile and drone attacks intercepted as Gulf tensions escalate amid US-Iran conflict  Bahrain’s government said Saturday that Iranian ballistic missiles and drones were launched toward both Bahrain and Kuwait, but were intercepted before reaching their targets, as tensions surged across the Gulf region amid ongoing exchanges between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces. Kuwait’s foreign ministry described the strikes as a “serious escalation” and a “flagrant violation of sovereignty,” adding that the country reserves the right to defend itself. Bahrain urged Iran to immediately halt attacks against neighboring Gulf states as officials reported no confirmed damage. The announcements came hours after U.S. forces said they intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, while also striking Iranian coastal radar installations in response. The sequence of attacks and counterstrikes further strained an already fragile ...

 Iran’s World Cup soccer team granted U.S visas ahead of tournament, official confirms Iran’s national soccer team has been issued visas allowing players to enter the United States and compete in the upcoming World Cup, a U.S. official confirmed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during congressional testimony earlier this week that the administration had “no problem” approving visas for Iran’s team. However, he stressed that U.S. authorities would closely monitor entries to prevent individuals linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from joining the delegation under non-sporting roles. Rubio said the government would not permit “people that we know have nothing to do with athletics” or those with ties to the IRGC to be embedded with the team, adding that screening would be closely enforced. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack later praised embassy staff in Ankara for processing the visas, writing on social media that he was proud of their work supporting Iran’s nati...

 Mauritius bans entry from DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola fears announced a temporary entry ban on foreign nationals who have traveled to, transited through, or stayed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan in the last 21 days. The measure comes due to the latest Ebola virus outbreak which has also forced the Indian Ocean island nation to propose the postponement of the US-Africa business summit scheduled to be hosted on July 26-29. It added that mandatory public health screening and risk assessment at points of entry for travelers originating from the affected countries would be implemented with the immediate isolation and clinical assessment of any traveler presenting symptoms compatible with the virus.

 IGP DISU CONGRATULATES NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY CADETS AS THEY EMERGED WINNERS OF THE 2026 RIL CAMPUS CROWN AWARDS DEBATE COMPETITION The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has congratulated the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, following the outstanding performance of its cadets who emerged winners of the Debate Competition at the 2026 RIL Campus Crown Awards, defeating participants from various tertiary institutions across Kano State. The RIL Campus Crown Awards is a  youth-focused initiative designed to provide students with a platform to showcase their talents through leadership debates, sports competitions, and other developmental engagements aimed at fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and responsible citizenship. In a keenly contested debate that featured some of the brightest minds from universities and tertiary institutions within the State, the cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy distinguished themselves through exceptiona...

Merlin star Anthony Head dies at 72  British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72. His family confirmed to newsmen that he died of complications from pneumonia, surrounded by relatives. Head rose to international fame for his role as Rupert Giles in the supernatural teen drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the late 1990s. He later appeared in several popular productions, including the sketch comedy Little Britain, where he had a recurring role, and the BBC fantasy series Merlin, where he played King Uther Pendragon. He also featured in Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso as former football club owner Rupert Mannion. In a statement, his daughters Emily and Daisy said, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father.” They added that he died peacefully and described it as an honour to have been his daughters. “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege...