[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Urgent reform of the United Nations system and comprehensive debt relief for African countries are essential to the continent's development and global fairness, Angola's Permanent Representative to the UN, Francisco José da Cruz, said.
[MSF] Informed by Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF's) extensive experience in tuberculosis diagnosis and care, this factsheet provides an overview of key technical and operational considerations for the implementation of emerging near point-of-care nucleic acid amplification
[IFJ] But the Federation also pledged to continue to support SLAJ's advocacy for further action to promote media freedom , especially with respect to Section 44 (2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act which threatens freedom of expression and media rights.
On the tour bus, Bart and his buddies, like the band manager, Brick (Trace Adkins), an aging biker with the voice of Sam Elliott, engage in a form of badinage I would characterize as bro Christianity. They’re devout, but they’re just dudes. That’s kind of the point. "I Can Only
Despite being far away from civilisation, a melting Antarctic’s "disastrous" consequences will ripple across the world, researchers warn.
Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4m A new 33-strong drone unit is being deployed to investigate the scourge of illegal waste dumping across England, the government has announced. The improvements
The climate crisis is warming Antarctica fast, with potentially disastrous consequences. Now scientists have modeled the best- and worst-case scenarios for climate change in Antarctica, demonstrating just how high the stakes are—but also how much harm can still be prevented.
Antarctic Peninsula projections show accelerating ice loss, warming oceans and global sea level impacts tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously said that the country’s military will be deployed strictly for humanitarian purposes and not combat operations.
China’s accelerating nuclear submarine buildup is no longer just a shipyard story, but a strategic test of whether faster production can be converted into real leverage against US sea power in the Pacific. This month, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Sam Levinson, Alyssa Milano, Maria Shriver, and more paid tribute to the veteran actor after he died following a battle with ALS
[IPS] By Zuzana Schwidrowski and Omolola Mary Lipede
[The Conversation Africa] When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation.
[The Conversation Africa] The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2026. The two-day assembly produced the usual number of decisions and declarations across African peace and security, trade, governance and
[Daba Finance] Spiro has secured a $7 million debt facility from U.S.-based climate fintech Nithio to expand its electric motorcycle fleet and battery-swapping network in Africa.
Three Vietnam War veterans on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to bar it from constructing his proposed triumphal arch in Washington's Memorial Circle, arguing that it does not have congressional approval. The veterans, along with an architectural
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved President Javier Milei’s “labour modernisation” bill on Thursday, but with a last-minute change that removed article 44, one of the proposal’s most disputed provisions. Because the text was amended, it must return to the Senate for a
US fighter jets reportedly left an airbase in Pyeongtaek for drills above international waters on Feb 18.
Premio Lo Nuestro, the longest-running Latin Music awards show in the U.S., held its 38th edition in Miami on Wednesday evening, hosted by Thalia, Nadia Ferreira and Clarissa Molina. The evening was another peak for Bad Bunny, who was the night’s big winner less than two weeks
The number of cases in Riau in 2026 has already surpassed the total number of cases in 2025.
A new European study has outlined the precarious reality facing LGBTIQ+ young people who experience homelessness, revealing patchy support, inconsistent services and an urgent need for coordinated action across Europe.
Like many TV watchers, I first took notice of Eric Dane on “Grey’s Anatomy.” His Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy,” in the show’s parlance — was a gleeful agent of chaos, remixing the show’s existing couplings, thanks in large part to Dane’s smoldering charisma, wielded to great
European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde warned on Thursday in New York that the international order is “in danger” because the United States has begun to doubt the rules-based system it long supported, in remarks delivered as she received Columbia University’s
For decades, globalization was widely accepted as an almost inevitable trajectory. The more open an economy, the prevailing logic held, the greater its prospects for growth. Frictionless ports, low tariffs, investment deregulation, and unrestricted capital flows were treated as
Venezuela’s National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law on Thursday aimed at covering people prosecuted or convicted in political-crisis episodes between 2002 and 2025, a measure lawmakers said is designed to speed releases and close related court cases. The bill was
Former Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) on Thursday released a new campaign ad featuring several Prairie State residents, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), all saying, "F--- Trump." "They said it, not me," Stratton says in the video posted on her social media. She
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.
Physical violence in sexual assaults against young people has become more common and more severe. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. The studies cover both women and men and point to the need for clearer clinical procedures and better education
You have to think like a whale to catch a whale. I'm pretty sure Herman Melville said that.
The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world.
Melissa Barrera is heading to Broadway. Variety has learned exclusively that the “Scream” and “In the Heights” star will make her Broadway debut in the campy spoof “Titanique,” stepping into the role of Rose for the musical’s upcoming Main Stem bow at the St. James Theatre in
President Trump on Thursday said he will direct the Department of Defense and other agencies to release its files about UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life" to the public. "Based on the tremendous interest shown," Trump wrote on Truth Social, "I will be directing the
An international study investigates spontaneous after-death communication to understand how participants perceive the emotional state of the deceased and how this perception influences their grieving process. The data show that these experiences are often described as
The deal takes effect 90 days after both sides complete the related legal procedures, but changes could still occur if both sides agree, said Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
“Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson is paying tribute to Eric Dane, who played Cal Jacobs on the HBO Max show. Dane died Thursday. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May
On Friday (Feb 20) morning, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng and his lawyer wife, Sabrina Ahmed, jointly announced that they are expecting their first child.
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev is in town for a meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace. Police said an incident that “involved Azerbaijan security guards” had been referred to the State Department.
Seven months after deadly clashes between Syria's Druze minority and government‑backed forces, the spiritual leader of Druze in neighbouring Israel said members of the community across the border remained in peril. "They're still besieged -- completely encircled. They aren't
Bureaucratic hurdles and racial disparities restrict access to victim compensation for adult survivors of sexual assault, deepen justice system inequities and compound trauma. The absence of police verification of a crime is the primary reason for rejection, representing 34.4%
Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.
The minimum age limit policy is expected to take effect in March.
At a military base in northeast Syria, Roksan Mohammed recalled joining the battle against Islamic State group jihadists. Now her all-woman fighting unit is at risk after a deal with Damascus ended the Kurds' de facto autonomy. "We made many sacrifices," said Mohammed,
Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman discusses a transformative movement backed by research that is changing literacy instruction in schools nationwide. After decades of debate over the most effective way to teach literacy, educators are coalescing around a movement based on
The news arrives 10 months after the Euphoria actor revealed he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A vast majority of professional athletes believe they should be allowed to engage in political activism and intend to use their social media channels to raise awareness about racial injustice, according to a report issued today by the Race and Equity Center at the University of
Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (“McSteamy”) on “Grey’s Anatomy” and as complicated father Cal Jacobs on “Euphoria,” died February 19, his family confirmed to People Magazine. Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s
A video released by police showed festive lion dancers approaching the suspect before an officer suddenly emerged from the head of the costume and pinned him to the ground.
Ariane is a scientist through and through.
