New figures show costs rising for Jersey pensioners

They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

Africa: African Heads of Tax Administration Pay Courtesy Call On President Barrow

[The Point] The President H.E. Adama Barrow Thursday received in audience officials attending the annual Africa Tax Administration Forum Masterclass at the State House.

Africa: AU, U.S. Envoy Discuss Aussom's Future Amid Funding Uncertainty

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) met the acting U.S. ambassador to Somalia in Mogadishu to discuss the mission's future as it faces growing financial uncertainty, the AU mission said.

Vegan dog and cat food generally well digested

A new scientific review has found that nutritionally sound vegan dog food, vegan cat food and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested and broadly comparable to conventional meat-based diets.

Africa: AU Asks Somalia to Nominate Delegates for Talks On Aussom's Future

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has asked Somalia to urgently nominate representatives for a series of consultations on the future of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as the mission faces mounting financial challenges that

Atari And Universal Sign Movie Deal For 10 Video Game Adaptations, Including Pong, Asteroids And Missile Command

Finally, we're one step closer to seeing Bubsy on the big screen

Africa: Zenith Bank Wins Africa's Best Bank, Retains Nigeria's Top Banking Award

[Vanguard] Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading financial institutions.

Africa: New Research Reveals How Countries Can Continue to Deliver Life-Saving Medicine in Complex Settings

[Malaria Consortium] A new study shows how to improve the delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to countries facing barriers, such as extreme weather events or conflict.

‘Major victory’: Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in everyday products ahead of EU

Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?

Africa: Think You're Healthy? Hidden Obesity Risks May Already Be Damaging Your Body Silently

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania's most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart

Africa: Court Halts Impeachment Hearing Against South Africa President Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal

[Vanguard] A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.

Fact check: Claims resurface that ex-UK PM Boris Johnson sabotaged Ukraine peace deal for bribe

In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise.

Orville Peck Overdosed and Nearly Died. He Turned It into His Best Album Yet

"I went back to my hotel and tried to take my life," says the masked country singer, who chronicles a really bad year on Mule

The biggest dinosaur movie of the year officially arrives in 3 week

Produced by J.J. Abrams, The End of Oak Street is about an entire neighborhood being transported back to the age of dinosaurs.

Whole Hog Politics: Ready or not, 2028 field is taking shape

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 am ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Democrats not only can’t decide the order for their 2028

Trump is fighting for the working class, unlike the DSA

Going into the midterms, Trump’s support across most voter groups has dropped, thanks largely to the war with Iran. Democrats will take advantage of that slump, but their forecast gains in November are unlikely to reflect a long-term political reassignment of the American

How Trump Accounts could impact your child's student aid

How Do Sperm Whales Keep Their Massive, Wax-Filled Heads Beneath the Waves as They Sleep?

The ocean giants deploy tiny solutions to counteract their own buoyancy The post How Do Sperm Whales Keep Their Massive, Wax-Filled Heads Beneath the Waves as They Sleep? appeared first on Nautilus .

Capitol agenda: A grueling summer campaign begins

House members leaving Washington for recess acknowledged they’re going to need to ease their constituents' worries about the Iran war and affordability.

Africa Corps convoy circumvents sanctions in hazardous new route to Mali

A convoy of Russian armoured vehicles taking the route between Lomé and Bamako, passing through Burkina Faso, shows that Africa Corps has found a workaround after Guinea refused to admit a sanctioned cargo ship.

How to avoid West Nile virus as cases start to rise in Europe

Cover up, use insect repellent and clear stagnant water around your home, WHO Europe advises, as West Nile virus cases climb in parts of southern Europe.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, Oracle, American Express & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

AfCFTA chief Wamkele Mene: ‘Africa cannot prosper while it remains fragmented’

With 50 countries signed up but intra-African trade still stuck at about 15%, Mene says lower barriers, cheaper logistics and freer movement are vital to building a single African market.

India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds

India’s paid music streaming subscriber base could grow to between 28 million and 30 million by 2028, up from an estimated 14 million as of December 2025, according to the EY and the Indian Music Industry (IMI) “How India Listens, Streams and Pays for Music” report, released

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. World Food Programme warned on Friday it would have to make deeper cuts to its aid in Gaza, where it supports 70% of the population, unless additional funding is secured. The comments come after the Integrated Food

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, 76, resigns citing health concerns

He has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023.

TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU

TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address. The Commission

Should scientists have research 'reserves' on the moon?

The worlds of the solar system are exciting and, so far, mostly pristine places for planetary scientists to study. As space missions continue to travel to Mars, Europa, asteroids and other worlds, questions arise about keeping them safe for continued exploration and observation.

Are employers hiring for today's labour market or the one they already know?

Applications per role have roughly doubled since 2022, yet business leaders are telling me they can't find the talent they need. Something isn't adding up.

UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait

The United Nations on Friday called for the safe evacuation and repatriation of some 6,000 sailors stuck in a "dire humanitarian and human rights crisis" in the Strait of Hormuz. UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for urgent action to remedy the plight of thousands of

Union helps employer persecute its own members, then finds out

Rather than serve its purpose by standing up for these two members, union leadership joined the airline in its hostility toward their beliefs.

Halo: Campaign Evolved early adopters were unable to play the game on Steam as it kept forcing them to look at the art book instead

I mean, it is a pretty art book.

'All paths appear closed': Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country

Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war.

Daily Spotlight: Flight to Quality for Dollar

Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term

Is Intel back? Company's latest earnings report remarkably different in tone to 12 months ago

"I'm confident that Intel is well positioned to help define the next era of computing," says CEO Tan.

Kino Rebelde Boards Locarno Title ‘September Afternoon’ for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Kino Rebelde has picked up international sales rights for “September Afternoon” by writer-director Nicolaas Schmidt, which has its world premiere in the Cineasti del Presente competition section at the Locarno Film Festival. The film is described as a work that “transforms the

Protecting your pets from heat stress: Expert advice

Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal's body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise.

Small tropical islands face dangerous humid heat by end of the century

Millions of people living on tropical islands could face a future of increasingly dangerous heat as climate change drives longer and more intense periods of humid conditions. While rising temperatures are often discussed as the main consequence of climate change, humidity plays

ASEAN sees progress on South China Sea code, targets year-end conclusion

Maritime security concerns – from the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea – emerged as dominant issues at this week's ASEAN meetings in the Philippines, alongside discussions on energy security and Myanmar.

Edinburgh Industry Program Features Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Bruce Dern and an Inaugural U.K. Film Conference

Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh, Ken Burns, Christine Vachon and Bruce Dern have boarded the Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival’s 2026 industry program, a talent-heavy five-day lineup anchored by the inaugural U.K. Film Conference, billed as a state-of-the-nation summit for British

Disgruntled Senate GOP causes headaches for Trump

In today's issue: ▪ Trump faces roadblocks in Senate ▪ Mixed war powers votes ▪ Saudi Arabia nuclear deal confusion ▪ Google receives major EU fine President Trump’s damaged relationship with Senate Republicans is obstructing his agenda in what could be the final months of full

Iran rejects reported Trump cease-fire proposal as U.S. completes 13th night of strikes

Tehran reportedly rejected a truce proposal that leaves the Strait of Hormuz unresolved as Iran expanded drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Africa: Sanction South Africa Over Xenophobia - AU Urged

[Ghanaian Times] A travel advisor and network engineer, Nana Kofi Baffour, has called on the African Union (AU) to impose sanctions on South Africa over what he described as persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals.

Uzbek economy grows 8.5% as services and investment expand

Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.

Charli XCX - 'Music, Fashion, Film': Euronews Culture's review and verdict

Following up her era-defining 2024 global juggernaut was never going to be an easy task. Charli XCX has released 11 short, guitar-based songs - a sort of anti-'Brat' that contains promise but ends up barely registering.

Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap

The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.

Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok

Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to becoming a TikTok clone. Facebook head Tom Alison announced today that the platform will begin testing a "reimagined