Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
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Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion
Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources—including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate—may
Britain’s Africa pitch now comes with a guarantee
UK Export Finance has built a £10bn Africa exposure and gained more firepower. Its chief Tim Reid says the agency can help deliver infrastructure – but only where British suppliers, bankable borrowers and climate rules line up.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
Investors and economists are deliberating what the latest exchange in hostilities will mean for the broader economy.
Nintendo Says It Doesn’t Owe Customers Anything After Increasing Switch Prices For Tariffs It Didn’t Have To Pay
The Japanese company has filed for a U.S.-based class action lawsuit to be dismissed
Iran vows to bomb own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion
Iranian MPs called for capturing US soldiers and launching ground attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as discussions grew over a possible ground operation by either side and US strikes entered their 10th consecutive day.
Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal
Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington.
Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Shipping companies should not load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports and such activity may result in being targeted "in any location" by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia, according to an email sent to companies by the Houthis. The Houthis
Invasive snakes in Germany: why the green-yellow western whip snake alarms conservationists
From a rubbish tip in the Western Palatinate, the green-yellow whip snake is spreading across Germany; reptile expert Hubert Laufer has already caught over 300 of this invasive species and tells Euronews why he continues the hunt.
Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
AI agent helps prepare synchrotron X-ray experimental measurements, paving the way for autonomous operation
Artificial intelligence (AI) models are now used daily by many people worldwide, both for professional and personal purposes. Over the past decades, scientists specialized in various disciplines have also started using these models to conduct research or simplify their
Invisible microbes 'mining' toxic waste in the Flinders Ranges
New research from Monash University revealed that microscopic life is actively breaking down decades-old mining waste in South Australia, turning stable radioactive and toxic metals into mobile nanoparticles that can easily travel through the environment.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: General Motors, 3M, Novartis, Nebius & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.
This new luxury hotel in Cappadocia has panoramic views of fairy chimneys and valleys
The new Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection hotel offers travellers a heritage-inspired retreat among the Turkish region’s famed sweeping valleys and rock formations.
Cult horror movie Jennifer's Body is coming back, here's what it should (and shouldn't) do
Director Karyn Kusama and writer Diablo Cody are set to bring back Jennifer's Body. Here's what the team should consider for the sequel.
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones. "With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for
Transnet’s Michelle Phillips outlines $7.2bn capital plan
Transnet is committing $7.2bn over five years to rebuild core infrastructure, lower debt costs, and partner with the private sector to restore freight efficiency.
Trump to meet Lebanese president in first White House visit by Lebanese leader since 2009
Aoun seeks to strike a delicate balance on his visit to Washington. He needs U.S. backing on one hand, and on the other to reassure his critics that he won't launch a full peace process with Israel
Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help
The incident has been likened to George Floyd's murder in the United States six years ago, and also prompted comparisons with tactics used by the US's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump.
Network School in Johor’s Forest City ordered to cease operations after business licence revoked
Iskandar Puteri City Council’s decision was in accordance with existing legal provisions, says Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Africa: Bangkok to Host First Global Conference On Matatus, Tuk-Tuks and Informal Transport
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport organisations have announced the world's first global conference dedicated to informal and shared mobility, bringing matatus, tuk-tuks, jeepneys and similar transport systems into the spotlight.
Africa: Africa's Wobbly Foundations and the Vibe Quagmire
[New Times] In the measured cadence of a leader who has spent decades turning catastrophe into coherence, President Paul Kagame recently offered a deceptively simple directive: "Don't invest in vibes. Invest in the foundation and then vibe."
Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.
The best way to measure fire risk might be underground
When fire risk is high, Arizonans know the major warning signs: hot temperatures, low humidity and lots of wind.
Cash-strapped and cornered, the Palestinian Authority gets creative
Facing government paralysis and mounting debt, the Palestinian Authority is turning to creative solutions like the new Yabous app
How to tell if your lettuce is safe to eat during cyclospora outbreak
These are the types of lettuce you should toss out immediately.
