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Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt dupedSitting on his porch in Teshie near Accra, Heavy J dipped a brush into red oil paint and dabbed it carefully on to his canvas – a flour sack – adding blood to a knife being wielded by a man. Higher on the canvas, he had started on an outline of a skull.Heavy J was creating a poster, but not as you might have expected for a horror film. Instead, it was for the animated fairytale The Little Mermaid. The man with the knife wasn’t a killer but the film’s kind-hearted prince, Eric. The skull was also unrelated to the story. “We add more to make people interested,” said Heavy J, whose real name is Jeaurs Affutu. Continue reading...

• England has qualified for its eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup after achieving a perfect record of eight wins in eight qualification matches. • The team will be led by manager Thomas Tuchel, marking his first time guiding a national side through a major international tournament. • Group L will feature England alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with the tournament hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

• European and Chinese leaders called for a shift from "tech rivalry" to "constructive engagement" during the CEIBS Forums on June 26, 2026. • The leaders warned against zero-sum competition, urging both regions to leverage their complementary strengths in AI industrial application and governance. • This pivot is seen as critical because artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global power dynamics and economic structures.

• England played to a surprise 0-0 draw against Ghana in their second World Cup group stage match. • Despite creating several late scoring opportunities, the Three Lions failed to convert, resulting in a single point for the game. • This result follows a dominant 4-2 opening victory over Croatia featuring goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup has commenced across North America, featuring early group stage matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. • Key results include a dominant 6-0 victory for Canada over Qatar and a 4-1 win for Switzerland against Bosnia & Herzegovina. • In Group A, Mexico secured a 1-0 win over South Korea, while Czechia and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw.

• Portugal has established a dominant 5-0 lead over Uzbekistan in a 2026 World Cup match, fueled by two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. • In a separate Group J encounter, Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in their match against Austria, setting a new record with 17 career World Cup goals. • These performances mark significant milestones for the sport's biggest stars, with Ronaldo ending a 10-game scoring drought in major tournaments.

• Jude Bellingham's exceptional performance against Croatia has solidified his position as a top candidate for England's No. 10 role during the 2026 World Cup. • Despite Bellingham's brilliance, manager Thomas Tuchel is emphasizing the equal importance of Cole Palmer's teammate, Cole Rogers, to the squad's tactical setup. • This internal debate highlights Tuchel's effort to balance superstar individual talent with specific systemic roles to optimize England's offensive output.

Ensuring fair compensation for those affected by legacies of enslavement and measures to address debt burdens, part of 18-point strategic roadmapA global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted at a conference in Ghana.Heads of state, governments and other officials adopted the strategy on Friday at a gathering in a hotel in the capital, Accra, which was the first major meeting since the adoption of the landmark United Nations (UN) resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Continue reading...