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'Big hopes for Africa': Defence firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo
By Alexander Dziadosz CAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms expos, as defence companies jostle to break into regional markets
Africa: Mauritius and Corporate Council on Africa Announce Dates for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
[Corporate Council on Africa] The Government of Mauritius and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) are pleased to announce that the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place from July 26-29, 2026, in Mauritius. The official dates were released today during a joint press
Piers Morgan Teams With WME to Expand ‘Uncensored’ Operations, Seeks $30 Million
Piers Morgan isn’t exactly an upstart in the media world, but he’s acting as if he’s got the mojo of a young digital influencer. The former Daily Mirror editor, “Good Morning Britain” co-anchor and CNN host is launching Uncensored, a network of what he expects will be a series
Doubts grow over reparations loan for Ukraine as final deadline nears
The push to approve the reparations loan for Ukraine has entered the final stretch ahead of an EU leaders' summit on 18 December. Belgium continues to oppose the proposal, while Hungary rejects the Plan B of joint debt. Ursula von der Leyen has warned there are "no easy options".
UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal
GENEVA, Dec 8 - A U.N. committee on Monday urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a deal seeking to settle the future of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, saying it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of Chagossians' rights.
Netanyahu will meet Trump on Gaza on December 29, spokesperson says
JERUSALEM, Dec 8 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on December 29 to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire, an Israeli government spokesperson said on Monday.
Hope Walz: Trump slur against father unleashed 's---storm' toward family
The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said President Trump’s targeted attack on her father has released a firestorm of negativity aimed at her family in recent days. In a since-deleted TikTok video posted on Saturday, Hope Walz fiercely defended her family after Trump
Paul Dano Joins Cast of Florian Zeller’s Psychological Thriller ‘Bunker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paul Dano has landed his next big project. The actor will star in “Bunker,” an elevated psychological thriller from Oscar-winning filmmaker Florian Zeller. Dano, known for his performances in “There Will Be Blood,” “The Batman” and “The Fabelmans,” has joined the star-studded
Study of unique blue pigment from the Amazon incorporates Indigenous people in every step
A new study by scholars from UCLA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the University of São Paulo not only sheds light on a unique blue pigment from the Amazon but also took the highly unusual step of including Indigenous people in every step of a research project on
Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Is Leaving Bandai Namco After 31 Years
The fighting game veteran announced that he is leaving the company after decades leading the series The post Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Is Leaving Bandai Namco After 31 Years appeared first on Kotaku .
Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia, leaving peace accord on brink of collapse
PM Anutin dismisses immediate negotiations with Cambodia as he needs to be seen to be tough ahead of Thai elections.
Trump: Other stars were too 'flabby' to play 'Rocky'
One reason Sylvester Stallone played Rocky Balboa was because other stars were too “flabby,” according to President Trump. “They brought in stars, but the stars didn’t have good bodies. They were flabby,” Trump said Saturday at a dinner honoring Stallone and four other Kennedy
Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises: Jacob Elordi and ‘Demon Hunters’ Soar While ‘Wicked,’ ‘Superman’ and Sydney Sweeney Left Cold
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations are here, and with it are some wild, wonderful and unexpected picks…as well as some favorites that don’t make the cut. Check out our list of the biggest snubs and surprises below. “Wicked: For Good” and “Jay Kelly” miss best picture nominations
Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Valued at $108 Billion, Seeking to Derail Netflix’s Deal
David Ellison is not going away quietly in his quest to land Warner Bros. Discovery. On Monday, Ellison’s Paramount Skydance announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of WBD for $30 per share — the same terms it offered in its
IBM to buy Confluent in $11 billion deal to bolster AI offerings
Data streaming platform Confluent is responsible for infrastructure that underpins AI systems, allowing companies to rapidly transfer information.
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
KINSHASA, Dec 8 - Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that Rwanda is violating its commitments just days after attending a ceremony in Washington to sign deals that aimed to end years of conflict in the country's mineral-rich east.
MTG Exposes Just How Much Republicans Actually Hate Trump
Republicans had zero respect for Donald Trump until they realized he was about to re-enter power. In a sit-down interview with 60 Minutes Sunday, outbound Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene explained that the conservative caucus speaks very differently about the president
Golden Globes 2026: Nominees Include Nick Cave, Jonny Greenwood, HUNTR/X
The cinematic awards race kicked off in earnest this morning, when Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced the nominees for next year's Golden Globe Awards. As usual, the nominations included a bunch of big musical names, and not just in the Best Original Song and Best
LEGO Pushes Star Wars Millennium Falcon to a Record Low to Offload the Last Remaining Stock Before Christmas
These special 25th anniversary building sets for fans 18+ will be flying off the shelves faster than the Falcon did the Kessel Run. The post LEGO Pushes Star Wars Millennium Falcon to a Record Low to Offload the Last Remaining Stock Before Christmas appeared first on Kotaku .
Electrons stay put in layers of mismatched 'quantum Legos'
Electrons can be elusive, but Cornell researchers using a new computational method can now account for where they go—or don't go—in certain layered materials.
Nano water droplet technology removes 99.9% of ultrafine dust in the air
A KAIST research team has developed a new water-based air purification technology that combines nano water droplets that capture dust with a nano sponge structure that autonomously draws up water, enabling dust removal using nano water droplets without filters. It offers a
Burna Boy Brings ‘No Sign of Weakness’ to ‘The Tonight Show’ With ‘Update’ and ‘Love’
The songs marked the Nigerian superstar's first and latest singles of the year, respectively
Israeli prime minister to meet Trump on December 29, Israel says
DUBAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on December 29, an Israeli government spokesperson said on Monday. (Reporting by Maayan Lubell; Writing by Elwely Elwelly)
White storks to make historic return to London in 2026
Species extinct as breeding birds in Britain since 1416 to be reintroduced in Barking and Dagenham as part of rewilding effort Above the roar of traffic, the rumble of the tube and the juddering construction noise of a towering new datacentre in Dagenham, east London, will soon
Australia’s bushfires were held at bay by five wet years — but experts warn the country is ‘ready to burn’
Blazes in NSW and Tasmania have already led to a firefighter losing his life and close to 40 homes being destroyed as an ominous fire season begins Australians should “expect the unexpected” this bushfire season amid dangerous conditions, experts have warned, after a severe
Live updates: Supreme Court weighs Trump's power to fire independent boards
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a major case that will test the limits of presidential power. The case stems from President Trump's bid to fire a Federal Trade Commission member without cause and will likely determine the future of independent agencies' heads. This
Tyler Childers, Eric Church Face Off in the Grammys’ Contemporary Country Album Race
A new category recognizes a more modern Nashville sound
Brendan Fraser and Dwayne Johnson on Their Life-Changing ‘Mummy’ Friendship, Loneliness and Learning to Stop Trying So Hard: ‘Why Am I Doing This?’
Dwayne Johnson and Brendan Fraser first met making “The Mummy Returns.” The 2001 sequel continued Fraser’s burgeoning leading-man career, but it was the first ever film role for Johnson, then better known as WWE’s The Rock. In recent years, both actors have enjoyed festival
