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Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand
HANOI, June 25 - Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving electricity consumption to record highs.
7.1 and 7.5 magnitude quakes strike Venezuela causing severe damage - no victim numbers given yet
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, shook buildings and caused what President Rodriguez described as “severe damage”.
Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people
Osteopenia is a common but often overlooked condition that causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Because it develops silently, many people only discover they have it after a fracture or bone scan. Aging, menopause, poor diet, and inactivity can all contribute to
Charges Dropped Against Bailey Zimmerman After He Allegedly Trashed Hotel Room
The singer was accused of causing $16,000 worth of damage at a New Mexico resort
Africa: Angola's Agriconnect Compact Targets Food Security, Jobs, and Agricultural Growth
[World Bank] Luanda -- Angola and the World Bank Group today launched the country's AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to boost domestic food production, create employment, and mobilize private investment in agricultural value chains. The Compact brings together
Africa: Sira - New Regional Drive to Equip Youth With Skills and Jobs in Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea
[World Bank] $642 million program to reach 5.4 million young people with market-relevant skills, education, and job opportunities
Africa: 655 Million People Still Living Without Electricity Underscore Urgent Need to Deliver On Universal Energy Access Target
[WHO] At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk.
Africa: Financial Intelligence Units - Powerful Tools Against Corruption If Governments Let Them Work
[TI] Financial intelligence units, or FIUs, are meant to spot connections others cannot: the company with a hidden owner, the luxury property bought with unexplained funds, the consultancy fee with no clear service behind it, and the transfer linking people with no obvious
What is extreme heat stress? Inside the deadly phenomenon surging across Europe
Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.
9 Star Fox beginner tips to keep you flying high
Our Star Fox beginner guide includes tips and tricks for clearing each level with ease and moving on to the game's challenges and expert levels
Africa: World Bank Group Report - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau
[World Bank] BISSAU -- Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today.
Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Hormuz would be a major
Shorter front-leg strides can be an early warning sign of dementia in senior dogs
Scientists have shown that the stride length of the front legs (but not the hind legs) of senior and geriatric dogs decreases as their cognitive performance worsens. In contrast, chronological age itself was a poor predictor of stride length. A similar reduction in step length
Papua New Guinea faces severe food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought
Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost
Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa's Fragmented Trade Systems
[New Times] Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African trade.
Talent, not technology, is reshaping the US-China AI race
Beyond chips, data and computing power, the battle between Beijing and Washington is increasingly being fought over the researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs shaping the technology's future.
Africa: Young Peacebuilders - Funding Matters, but So Do Trust and Partnerships
[UN News] Young people working on promoting peace in some of the world's most fragile and polarized places say financial support remains essential, but money alone will not sustain their efforts to organize youth to participate in peacebuilding.
Africa: Somalia - a State Without Settlement
[African Arguments] In early June, a warm evening in Mogadishu was punctuated once again by the staccato of gunfire and mortar shells. Not the result of an ambush by Al-Shabaab or a quarrel over a checkpoint, but rather deadly clashes emanating from a federal government seeking
China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdown
Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang was also deputy director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
Africa: What Helps Women Eat Well? Control Over Money, Time and Decisions Matters
[The Conversation Africa] Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body needs in small amounts to
Africa: Female Baboons Keep Family Bonds Strong - Research Reveals the Benefits
[The Conversation Africa] Baboons are one of the most widespread of Africa's primate groups. They range across sub-Saharan Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula.
Acclaimed Bengali Drama ‘Pinjar’ Lands International Deal, Girls’ Education Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
Hazelnut Media, the Singapore-based impact production company, has acquired international rights to “Pinjar,” the Bengali feature directed by Kolkata physician and filmmaker Dr. Rudrajit Roy, and will amplify the film’s release through a real-world initiative backing education
Iran declares new Hormuz route 'unacceptable and dangerous,' warns against ships transiting without approval
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something no one expected
A Pacific-wide tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake gave scientists their first detailed satellite view of a major tsunami in motion. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and helped uncover a larger earthquake rupture than earlier models
Investors still seek a human touch even with AI tools at hand: HSBC
Investors are still turning to the judgment of a professional adviser in their last investment decision, despite using AI tools, a HSBC survey found.
Precious drops: Spray helps crop farmers facing declining rainfall
A spray made from a biodegradable polymer capable of capturing and redirecting water to crop seeds could be the key to drought-proofing Western Australian farms.
Hong Kong arrests two for allegedly selling ‘seditious’ material
The pair were suspected of displaying “The Troublemaker”, a biography of jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai, in a bookstore.
Hong Kong arrests booksellers suspected of selling 'seditious' publications
BEIJING, June 25 - Hong Kong police have arrested two owners of a bookshop suspected of displaying and selling publications with \"seditious\" content, according to a Hong Kong government statement released on Thursday.
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
2 major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela, near Caracas
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and a 7.5-magnitude were less than a minute apart, said the U.S. Geological Survey. The second earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1900.
Senate GOP gets back in line with Trump over the Iran war
The Senate late Wednesday night in a 47-50-1 vote opted not to rebuke the Trump administration a second time over its military conflict in Iran, as leaders convinced some Republican swing votes that doing so would harm the negotiations to end the war. The resolution would have
As U.S. tries to win back trust, some Gulf powers are already talking to Iran
With even the existing agreements on the Strait of Hormuz subject to conflicting interpretations, Gulf powers feel compelled to forge their own relations with Iran, fracturing the united front the U.S. has sought to build. It is doubtful whether Rubio's visit can mend the
Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, June 25 (Reuters) - Australia faces multi-faceted threats from autocratic regimes, hackers and antisemitic extremists that present a systemic challenge to national security and are degrading the security environment, the country's spy chief said. While
America’s ironclad bond with Israel is starting to crack
There is a ritual quality to the reassurances that flow from Washington to Jerusalem after every crisis, every ceasefire, every awkward telephone call between an American president and an Israeli prime minister. “The bond is unshakeable.” “Our commitment to Israel’s security is
South Korea lose to South Africa, World Cup hopes left in the balance
South Korea can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.
Jubilation as South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Despite their loss, South Korea can still qualify for the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
TAIPEI, June 25 - China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded, three U.S. government departments said in joint letters.
Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
Designer proteins unlock near-infrared and SWIR glow for deeper tissue imaging
Researchers at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT/UCC) in Dresden, including Oliver Bruns and Dr. Bernardo Arús, are participating in an international study that has, for the first time, developed novel proteins for near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared imaging
Data Center Controversy Unseats Powerful Utah Lawmaker
A massive data center project in Box Elder County, Utah helped bring down the Beehive State’s Senate President, who lost his GOP primary on Tuesday after his support for the controversial development fueled voter backlash. Stuart Adams, one of Utah’s most powerful politicians
'Strongest quake I've ever felt' - Venezuelans describe panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
President Trump kicks off Great American State Fair, sticks to script with speech
President Trump stuck to script when he kicked off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Wednesday as a part of the country’s 250th anniversary. “Tonight, as we stand on the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,”
Luxury hotel remodelling historic former Nara prison opens
A one-night stay starts at S$1,180 per suite room and guests can also visit the Nara Prison Museum.