Punch continues to integrate into his troop at Ichikawa City Zoo, and in recent reports, one adult macaque named Onsing has groomed and hugged the younger monkey. Despite this recent development, Punch will likely never be able to recover his relationship with his mother. "[Punch] has not had a natural upbringing, and he has not learned the skills he needs to thrive in a social group. "In macaques, early bonding occurs immediately postpartum through constant physical contact, nursing, scent, and vocal communication. When that bond is disrupted, substitute objects can become a source of security—a coping response to early separation," Curtin said.

Thousands of Nigerian air travellers have been left stranded at various international airports following a wave of flight cancellations by major carriers, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air France. The disruption comes as a direct fallout of the escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which forced several Middle Eastern countries to abruptly shut their airspaces. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has issued a statement advising passengers to stay in close contact with their airlines for updates as flight routes are being diverted to avoid conflict zones. For moreSimilarly, the race for the White House has reached a boiling point as Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump intensify their rhetorical battle. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has called for patience, expressing hope that the ruling will favor Nigeria and keep the dream of a 2026 World Cup appearance alive.

Screenshot: NBCOne of the biggest laughs during Saturday Night Live’s dress rehearsal this weekend never made it to air. Saturday’s “Weekend Update” saw Colin Jost covering the viral saga of Punch, the macaque who’s become an online sensation after reportedly being rejected by his troop. In the reported exchange, Sherman urged Jost to refer to Punch by his “full name.”“Call Punch by his full name, Colin,” she said. The remainder of the Punch segment aired largely intact, including Sherman’s combative defense of her parenting and Hernandez’s appearance as the beleaguered primate. For those in the room, though, “Punch Macaque” landed exactly as intended.

A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. “A security source reported that the commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two drones,” the Oman News Agency said in a post on X. The second day of strikes comes on the heels of deadly attacks, with two civilians killed in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi as Iran targeted military bases but also civilian infrastructure across the Gulf on Saturday. The oil-and-gas-rich Arab monarchies, lying just across the Gulf from Iran, are long-term American allies and host a clutch of US military bases. In Manama, the Iranian attacks saw drones and shrapnel slam into residential buildings, while Saturday’s unprecedented barrage also targeted Riyadh and eastern Saudi Arabia.

The new Punch EV does have a lot to offer and holds the potential to become a top choice for family-oriented buyers. All Wheel Disc BrakesTata cars are known for their safety, and the new Punch EV is no different. The Punch EV has always been a very feature-rich machine, and with the introduction of ADAS, it could have become an even more value-for-money package. ZigSays…The facelifted Tata Punch EV does have a lot of great features under its sleeve, but it still might not be the outright winner. What are your thoughts on the new Tata Punch EV?

The dry season spans November to March, often accompanied by the Harmattan — a dry, dusty wind from the Sahara. Heat alerts and public health warningsAmid rising temperatures, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has repeatedly issued heat advisories. The prolonged heat has worsened the spread of heat-related diseases such as meningitis, particularly in northern Nigeria, raising significant public health concerns. However, public health experts have warned that unless climate adaptation, early warning systems and community awareness are strengthened, the convergence of extreme heat and fragile health systems could continue to fuel recurring outbreaks. For Nigeria — already grappling with infrastructure deficits, fragile health systems and energy challenges — the implications are profound.

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Division 2 High School Hockey State Quarterfinals featured a rematch of the Saginaw Valley League as Powers Catholic took on Dow. The last time these teams met, Powers got the win back in December. Powers Catholic had full control from the opening puck drop as Owen Perry scored less than 20 seconds into the first period to put the Chargers in front. Powers Catholic would cruise to an 8-0 victory and for the 4th time in 6 years, the defending State Champs are headed to USA Hockey Arena to compete in the State Semifinals. Copyright 2026 WNEM.

Des Cars, who on Tuesday resigned as president of the Louvre, lamented the advanced state of disrepair of the iconic museum’s buildings and galleries. Des Cars’ immediate future, and that of the Louvre, looked assured. View image in fullscreen Macron celebrating his victory in 2017 in front of the Louvre. Even with Macron’s support, it was inevitable that des Cars would eventually succumb to the cascade of reputational blows. View image in fullscreen People queue to enter the Louvre, the largest and most-visited museum in the world.

Punch, the seven-month-old macaque who stole the internet’s heart, has made a new pal at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. 3 Punch and his new macaque friend cozied up to his stuffed orangutan during a tender moment at the zoo. @tacotocco / InstagramIn a heartwarming video shared on Instagram this week, baby Punch and his new macaque friend are seen hanging out — as they both cozy up to Punch’s stuffed orangutan toy. 3 The duo nibbled on a snack together as they cozied up to Punch’s stuffed toy. @tacotocco / InstagramIn the footage, Punch and his new friend are even seen sharing a bite — hanging out in a corner of the monkey enclosure and munching on tiny pieces of food they pick up from the stuffed orangutan.

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on February 28 morning by AFP journalists, and two plumes of thick smoke were seen over the centre and east of the Iranian capital. Israel's defence ministry announced it had launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran as sirens sounded in Jerusalem and people across the country received phone alerts about an "extremely serious" threat. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)European Union Foreign Policy chief, Kaja Kalla, has said that the bloc’s foreign ministers would hold “extraordinary” talks on Iran on Sunday, after United States and Israeli strikes on the country sparked retaliatory attacks. “I will convene an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council via video link on Sunday to address Iran and the rapidly unfolding events across the Middle East,” Kallas wrote on X.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem on July 27, 2025. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there were signs that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in an attack on his compound as part of US-Israeli strikes. “This morning, in a powerful surprise strike, the compound of the tyrant Ali Khamenei was destroyed in the heart of Tehran… and there are many signs that this tyrant is no longer alive,” Netanyahu said in a televised statement on Saturday. It was earlier reported that a wave of strikes on Saturday by the United States and Israel against targets in Iranian cities, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital, Tehran. We’re going to annihilate their navy.”

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog to discuss “baseless” US and Israeli claims that Tehran’s atomic programme partly justified their military action against it. “In light of ongoing acts of aggression by the US and Israeli regimes… (Iran) called for an urgent extraordinary meeting” of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors, Iran’s mission to the Vienna-based agency said on X on Saturday. “Baseless claims, vicious threats and wrongful acts of aggressors against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program shall be addressed by the Board immediately,” it added. The UN nuclear watchdog stressed on Friday the “utmost urgency” of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP.

According to Oboh, the gathering was organised to strengthen internal cohesion, deepen grassroots mobilisation, and position the party strategically for future electoral contests. They were seasoned political leaders, individuals with decades of experience in governance, party administration, and democratic practice. As a former national chairman of a ruling political party and a longstanding advocate of constitutional order within party systems, Oyegun, she said, understands the weight of process and institutional discipline. “It is inconceivable that a leader of his pedigree would undermine the very democratic structures he has spent decades strengthening,” Oboh added. Reaffirming the unity of the South-South bloc, Oboh stated that the meeting’s true objective was structural consolidation and party growth, not premature political alignment.

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have shown interest in buying Punch, the macaque monkey currently living in Ichikawa City Zoo. The monkey’s videos have gone viral, and people not only in Japan but across the globe are showing a soft side to his videos online. As Punch has become the internet's favourite Tate brother, make an offer to buy the 7-month-old for $250,000. As the offer from self-styled “misogynist influencer” surfaced online, some X users have lashed out in the comment section. The Punch effect:As the 7-month-old macaque monkey Punch goes viral, so has his pal, the orange orangutan soft toy.

In 2018, he pulled the United States out of the international agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme, which offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limiting its ambitions. Iran’s 86-year-old supreme leader has long embodied the Islamic Republic’s posture of defiance towards its enemies, chiefly the United States and Israel. In power since 1989 and holding the final say on all major state matters, Khamenei has overseen the steady advancement of Iran’s nuclear programme, framing uranium enrichment as a sovereign right. Khamenei has insisted Iran will “never surrender” to the United States and is sceptical about diplomacy. Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuFor decades, the Israeli prime minister has cast Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile arsenal and its support for militant groups as an existential danger.