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Why the AfDB has dropped plans to hold its 2027 meetings in Niger
The African Development Bank is quietly looking for a new host after Niger’s military rulers fell out with neighbouring states and two of the institution’s biggest shareholders.
Freedom holding corp: How Kazakhstan is turning a transit corridor into a global logistics hub
The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor is becoming a test of how Eurasia’s trade routes can adapt to a changing geopolitical landscape. The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor is becoming a test of how Eurasia’s trade routes can adapt to a changing geopolitical landscape.
An Uncomplicated Man , Emily Wilson’s review of Nolan’s...
An Uncomplicated Man , Emily Wilson’s review of Nolan’s The Odyssey. “I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script. Sadly, Damon’s Odysseus isn’t complicated or wily or artful.”
Why an Icy Hummingbird Has Emerged in Antarctica
Experts can now get a better look under the surface of vast glaciers The post Why an Icy Hummingbird Has Emerged in Antarctica appeared first on Nautilus .
Republican Senators Losing Faith in Hegseth as Iran War Stretches On
Republicans are beginning to question the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Trump administration fails to achieve any of its stated goals in the growing war with Iran. “I don’t have any confidence in him anymore. I think he’s all over the place — he’s
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
Africa: NBA Africa & Future Nigeria Limited Announce Partnership
[This Day] NBA Africa has announced the launch of NBA REC - the league's recreational basketball platform for players ages 18 and older designed to elevate university, community and adult basketball experiences - in Nigeria through a multiyear collaboration with Future Concerns
Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed. "Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all," Trump told Axios when asked how long he
Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
July 27 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export hub of Yanbu. Saudi state oil giant Aramco did not immediately respond to a
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites
Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister
The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.
A sweary boss might make you work harder (or want to quit)
Some people love to swear. In the workplace, some of those people might be in charge.
Sharks, spines and speed: The hidden architecture behind different swimming styles revealed
"Shark Week," which kicks off this week, has captivated audiences for decades with stories of these powerful ocean predators. But the secret behind their extraordinary swimming abilities lies far deeper than their impressive teeth or iconic tails—it's hidden inside their spines.
Bazooka Fest 2026 Unveils Full Lineup With Destroyer, Stephin Merritt, & More
A few weeks back, Brooklyn's Bazooka Fest announced their very cool 2026 lineup topped by scrappy Ohio indie favorites Cloud Nothings and the reunited Times New Viking. Today, that lineup has been expanded. The post Bazooka Fest 2026 Unveils Full Lineup With Destroyer, Stephin
Wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy shot in Virginia
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot Sunday at their home in the Northern Virginia suburb of Ashburn, police said. The shooting, which was first reported by ESPN, occurred on the 20000 block of Northpark Drive, where police said they were
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
From BBC drama The Rapture on the climate crisis to Apple’s Criminal Record on the rise of the far right, culture often sees what politics fails to In the BBC’s new apocalypse drama, The Rapture , the UK is engulfed in a terrifying heatwave. I watched a preview of the programme
CME launches single stock futures enabling investors to trade SpaceX, Micron and others 23 hours a day
CME Group on Monday launched cash-settled single-stock futures on 55 U.S. equities, along with micro-sized contracts on 22 names.
Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Under Fire for Lack of Female Directors in Competition: ‘It Is a One-Dimensional Selection’
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera has sparked criticism from several Italian film organizations — including Women in Film Television and Media Italia — for this year’s sharp drop in female directors, with only one woman-helmed film in the 20-title
Fauci diary entries: 'Press is going wild with me'
Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci was keenly aware of the media's interest in him early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, and considered some of the attention "flattering," according to diary entries released by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Over the weekend, Paul
German authorities criticised after Pride attack
German authorities came in for criticism Monday for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack on the weekend near Berlin's Pride parade, with the far-right AfD also demanding tougher action against Islamists. Politicians, security experts and a police union asked
Drone strikes rock Sudan's El-Obeid after army secures highway
Drone strikes blamed on paramilitary forces shook the Sudanese flashpoint of El-Obeid on Monday, hours after the army regained control of the city's highway to the capital Khartoum. The army's rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have for months amassed troops
Democrats are reclaiming the flag. It's about time
And in doing so, they are reclaiming the values of patriotism and love of country.
Xbox online servers are down, leaving players unable to play digital games
Xbox's online services are down for many players, leaving them unable to access multiplayer, browse the store, or access many of their digital games.
Denzel Curry Joins Pain Of Truth Shows, May Pivot To Hardcore
For many years, Florida rap great Denzel Curry has been messing around in the hardcore world. When the teenage Curry first emerged as part of the underground Raider Klan crew, they helped introduce choatic moshpit energy to the rap world. In 2019, Curry covered Rage Against The
Astronauts returning from long missions report a “jet...
Astronauts returning from long missions report a “jet lag of the self” : “a sense of watching their own lives from a half-step outside the frame”.
Trump Makes Embarrassing Slip in Wild Rant About SAVE Act
President Donald Trump’s crusade to pass the SAVE Act just took a weird turn. Trump took to Truth Social Monday to direct Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session in order to pass a “full and deep throated SAVE AMERICA ACT.” Sorry, a full and what now?
Teens want more advice about navigating consent but teachers' sex ed skills are falling short
Young people are navigating their romantic and sexual lives in an increasingly complex world. Social media content, including content from misogynistic influencers, has contributed to rapidly changing norms around gender, sex and relationships.
New snail species bolster case for protecting Montenegro's biodiversity
The descriptions of the two new additions to the European snail fauna, named Cochlostoma komarnica and Cochlostoma dobrido, have been published in the open-access Biodiversity Data Journal.
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson Plan Another All-Star Comedy Event to Benefit 9/11 Charities, 25 Years After the Attacks
As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approach, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have partnered with Live Nation for the event “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit.” The one-night-only event will take place at Madison Square Garden on
'They should have stepped in earlier': Berliners grapple with state response to deadly Pride attack
German law enforcement authorities faced criticism for failing to prevent a deadly vehicle and machete attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday.
Nate Silver: Americans may be 'moving on' from Trump
Analyst Nate Silver said Sunday that Americans may be “moving on” from President Trump amid rocky political territory for the president and his party. “It's kind of striking how, apart from Iran, most of the Trump-related stories this summer have been boring and dumb
Spain wildfires leave destruction across Ávila province
Firefighters battle wildfires in central Spain as burned homes, cars and scorched landscapes reveal the devastation across Ávila province.
