Most waste ends up in landfill. This scientist finds unexpected ways to give it a second life
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Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces
The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country.
Anthropic priced above $2 trillion as markets eagerly await IPO filing
Traders are pricing Anthropic above $2 trillion (€1.73tn) in pre-IPO markets, more than double the company's valuation in its last private funding round, as investors wait for the public release of the S-1 filing that could open the way to the largest flotation in history.
Inside von der Leyen's pitch for a new EU security architecture
The State of the Union speech saw the Commission president outline what sound like grand plans for European security, but big questions remain unanswered.
US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks
BEIJING, Sept 17 - An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the other government attacked, according to U.S. and Chinese security experts.
Dangote IPO: The biggest winner may be Nigeria’s capital markets
Africa’s largest IPO is testing whether Nigeria can turn millions of savers into shareholders and rebuild a capital market that foreign investors can no longer ignore.
Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates
Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The Iran-backed Houthis'
Africa: Somalia, AU Discuss Border Security and Counterterrorism Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's immigration authorities and the African Union discussed strengthening cooperation on security, migration and border management during a meeting in Mogadishu between senior officials from both sides.
Africa: Ethiopia Becomes First Civilian Emt in Africa to Get International Classification
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has become the first civilian Emergency Medical Team (EMT) in the WHO African Region to achieve international classification, marking a major milestone in the country's emergency preparedness and response capacity, WHO Regional Office for Africa
Africa: JKIA Ranks Sixth in Africa By Seat Capacity
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ranked sixth among African airports by total seat capacity in August 2026, handling 567,644 seats, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
ADHD is linked to almost 50% increase in gut problems
People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to experience a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new systematic review covering more than 1.9 million people.
Africa: The Horn of Africa's Age of Permanent Conflict
[African Arguments] Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in 2005, seemed to vindicate a model for how wars might end in the Horn of Africa. Under the auspices of the African Union, led by hegemonic Ethiopia and backed by the United States, it wrangled the government
Africa: 3 African Wild Dogs Travelled Over 4,000km to Find Mates - Why That's Good News for the Endangered Species
[The Conversation Africa] In 2021, a three-year-old female African wild dog spent a year travelling more than 2,300 kilometres across southern Africa. She climbed in and out of the Rift Valley in Zambia, swimming rivers, crossing major highways, and slipping past towns before
Trump threatens EU with trade cut over 'hostile' proposal to make Canada associate member
European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen pitched the idea of associate membership for Ottawa during her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance.
Paul Walter Hauser Explains Mystery Pin He Wore to ‘Resident Evil’ Premiere
Paul Walter Hauser spoke out about the Epstein files with a pin he wore to the “Resident Evil” premiere on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The numbers on the pin affixed to his black T-shirt were the coordinates of the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. “It was at one point owned by
'We simply want to help people': Indonesia army chief on why it is building thousands of bridges, wells
General Maruli Simanjuntak tells CNA in an exclusive interview why the building of bridges and digging of wells by the military is consistent with Indonesia’s defence philosophy.
Europe versus the US: The world’s best cities in 2026 ranked
Europe claims four places among the world’s top 10 cities for economic strength, liveability and future potential: London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich. The US accounts for five, led by New York.
33 Years Ago, 'X-Files' Introduced Its Weirdest Character in the Most Perfect Way Possible
On the 33rd anniversary of the X-Files episode "Deep Throat," the charcter the episode is named after still has a huge place in the X-Files fandom
Which character should you pick first in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?
Deciding which character and route to play first in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave depends on what kind of experience you're after
Where to find giants' meat in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Here's how to get giants' meat in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and where to find giants, so you can recruit Goliath.
Should you play Casual mode or Classic mode in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave?
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave difficulty modes make a big difference. Here's what to expect from Casual, Classic, normal, and hard modes
How long is Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave and how many chapters are there?
In this guide, you find a list of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave quests and also an explanation on how long it takes to finish the game.
Bird Time correct answers in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Here are the best Bird Time dialogue options and answers in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave so you can raise Eshmel's support level.
Best Boons of Salvation to unlock early in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
In this guide, we listed all the best Boons of Salvation to unlock early in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave so you know how to better spend Karma Shards.
All recruitable characters in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Here's a list with all recruitable characters in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and the requirements to invite each character to your party.
23 Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave beginner tips to help you defy fate
Our Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave beginner's guide includes essential tips and tricks to help you start on the right foot
'Monster in the Night' Quest Walkthrough in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave's "Monster in the Night" quest is a little misleading about where to find the monster in question. Here's where to look
2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Analysis of global resources reveals depletion in world’s water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last year Rivers across the world experienced one of their driest years in more than three decades in 2025, a comprehensive study of global water resources has found. The
‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey
As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territory It sounds like a Disney movie: three wild dogs, all brothers, on an epic journey to find a home of their own after their family tells
English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft
Initiative aims to keep alive age-old skill, and at Muchelney Abbey in Somerset improve habitat for rare shrill carder bee It sounds like something out of a Thomas Hardy novel: a merry band of men and women roaming the West Country cutting meadows by hand in exchange for hunks
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport?
A new Greenpeace study has found that fares have risen in 14 European capitals since 2023, with some cities seeing prices climb by more than 50% – although public transport has become cheaper in four others.
More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.
Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized, in ‘Critical But Stable Condition’
Duncan Sheik, the singer behind hits like the Grammy-nominated “Barely Breathing,” has been hospitalized and is currently receiving medical treatment, per a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday. “We would like to share an update with Duncan’s fans and the
Tropical storm set to drench Tokyo over long holiday weekend
The system will likely bring heavy rainfall to a part of eastern Japan, including Tokyo.
Dolly Parton Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award in Heartfelt Video Recorded Before Her Death
The late country icon appeared in a pre-taped message to accept the Americana Honors award
US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. In a separate statement that did not mention Abbas by name, the State Department say it would
Kamala Harris to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan event: Reports
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) at a campaign event next week, according to multiple reports. Harris will join El-Sayed, a doctor and former head of health departments in Detroit and Wayne County, at a
Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2 million donation to "aid in the region" after Macklemore — who was ousted from the pop star's tour for promoting "Free Palestine" messaging — similarly urged him to donate. Kraft said in a Wednesday
Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea
In recent days, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital port of Mocha and strategic islands in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This strait is an important chokepoint along the sea route that
What the Bayeux tapestry reveals about medieval buildings on both sides of the Channel
For many, the Bayeux Tapestry conjures images of clinker-built ships, prancing horses, the Normans feasting on chicken on the eve of the Battle of Hastings, and the arrow in King Harold's eye that ended centuries of Anglo-Saxon rule.
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
Fiji declares HIV a national emergency as cases surge
One in 60 adults in the tiny Pacific nation of less than a million people are living with the virus.
Resistance airbase hit heralds a wider drone war in Myanmar
It was an operation far too long in the making, but even if late in the fight, Myanmar’s armed opposition finally achieved the coup their supporters had almost despaired of seeing: a concerted drone attack on one of a network of air bases that for nearly six years have served
North Korea says US-led arms buildup justifies expanding nuclear force
Sept 17 - North Korea's vice defence minister said on Thursday that a growing U.S.-led military buildup and what he called an expanding nuclear alliance among Washington, Seoul and Tokyo justified Pyongyang's efforts to strengthen and expand its nuclear forces.
North Korea says US-led arms build-up justifies expanding nuclear force
Pyongyang accused the US of turning trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan into a nuclear alliance.
‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Embraces ‘South America’ Name Change With New Theme Song And a Trump Cameo
“South Park” — or rather “South America” — made its Season 29 debut Wednesday night and wasted no time introducing audiences to the newly named town. The episode, titled “South American Biker Gangs,” kicked off with an updated theme song ringing in the name change — “I’m goin’
Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule
By Mohammad Yunus Yawar , Sayed Hassib, Ahmad Masih Noori and Rick Noack ISLAM QALA, Afghanistan, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and younger brother and sister, escaping the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in
Bran Flakezz on Winning ‘Unwell Summer Games,’ His Future With Reality TV and the Alex Cooper-Alix Earle Drama
Bran Flakezz is anything but “Unwell.” Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz online, just emerged as one of four winners of the “Unwell Summer Games” on YouTube, created through Alex Cooper’s “Unwell” network. The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together
