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Africa: Africa's Water Crisis Draining Billions, Leaders Warn
[New Times] African leaders have warned that poor access to clean water and sanitation is costing the continent billions of dollars annually while deepening poverty, disease, and inequality.
Africa: Economic Freedom Remains Africa's Unfinished Struggle - AfCFTA Boss
[New Times] Africa may have achieved political independence, but the continent's biggest remaining challenge is economic liberation, according to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says
TAIPEI, May 25 - A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any planning talks, Taiwan's foreign minister said on Monday.
Africa: How Women Are Paving Their Own Way Through Africa's Tech Sector
[RFI] Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. RFI spoke to Shikoh Gitau, CEO of tech lab Qhala,
Africa: Ai and the New Machinery of African Repression
[African Arguments] Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of authoritarian control in Africa. The danger is not only mass surveillance, but a state that can abort reformist change before it is even born.
Africa: A New Ebola Outbreak Spreads Through Conflict and a Weak U.S. Response
[CFR] The outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola that went undetected for several weeks in the Democratic Republic of Congo--and which has now spread to Uganda--is raising concerns about regional and global authorities' ability to effectively respond.
Africa: World Urban Forum Backs 'Baku Call to Action' On Global Housing Crisis
[UN News] A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants - the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum - closed on Friday in Baku with an urgent call to rethink how the world houses its people, as a new roadmap urges governments, cities and communities to act
Trump urges negotiators not to rush potential deal with Iran as new details emerge
Writing on his social media platform, Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right".
Pakistan Shi'ites deported from UAE return to lost jobs, frozen savings
CHAKWAL, Pakistan, May 25 - In a cluster of villages in Pakistan's largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi'ite Muslims have returned from the United Arab Emirates without jobs, luggage or access to the savings they spent years building abroad.
Local elections: over 6 million Italians vote in mayoral polls seen to be a fresh test for Meloni
After defeat in the justice referendum, the vote is seen as a fresh test for Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition government.
Three killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia
The incident occurred on Sunday (May 24) afternoon during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading vessel off Terengganu state.
'Nature' webcams: Spain's digital window on wildlife
Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. What began as a scientific and educational tool has become a new form of digital leisure.
Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip
Footage posted on social media showed a man in heated debate with two security guards reportedly during a school trip to Singapore.
How Iran’s drone-making machine keeps flying under fire
Iran’s drones may have survived not because US and Israeli strikes failed, but because Iran built a war machine designed from the start to keep fighting after the bombs fell. According to recently disclosed US intelligence assessments, Iran is rapidly rebuilding its military
Thai beer Singha heir’s sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Celebrities and public figures in Thailand have taken to share their own experiences of sexual abuse.
Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse
By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital.
Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal
Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered. The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel
Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93
TOKYO, May 25 - Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday. He was 93.
Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancers
Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking two proteins, researchers turned these cells into far more effective cancer
Death toll rises to three after Philippine building collapse, with 17 still missing
Two workers pinned under the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way, but later died of their injuries.
Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterol
Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works by shutting down the genetic instructions needed to produce apoB — a key
Trump's former COVID adviser: US equipped to handle response to Ebola outbreak
A former adviser to President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic said Sunday that the U.S. is equipped to handle an Ebola outbreak. “The U.S. right now does not have a confirmed head of the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)], it does not have a confirmed head of
Expedition to Hess Rise in the Northwest Pacific begins
Located in the middle of the North Pacific, between Japan and Canada, lies one of the world's largest oceanic plateaus, the so-called Hess Rise. The plateau is roughly T-shaped and extends over a length of about 1,000 kilometers. Due to its distance from the nearest mainland,
Death toll rises to three, with 17 still missing after Philippine building collapse
The was approved as a 9-storey condo-hotel, but a swimming pool was being constructed on the 10th floor.
‘Euphoria’ Episode 7: After a Shocking Death, Cassie Makes Moves and Rue Has a Spiritual Awakening
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Rain or Shine,” Season 3 Episode 7 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Once again, Rue Bennett ends an episode of “Euphoria” in peril — but one of her high-school classmates is even worse off. Zendaya’s character has had a
Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs
Typography for his signs is now named after him, ‘Shuetsu-tai’.
With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers. Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for
Paralives launch times and release date
Here's when we can finally get our hands on the latest life sim.
Malaysian delivery riders trapped in cross-border loan shark web
Riders are advised to be more cautious before accepting any job offers or side tasks.
Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to start with
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 24.
One of the first games made in the Build Engine is about to be delisted
Witchaven and its sequel have gone on sale ahead of their removal.
Secret Service director: Thoughts with bystander shot after gunfire exchanged near White House
Secret Service Director Sean Curran said Sunday that his thoughts were with the bystander shot amid an exchange of gunfire between officers and a gunman near the White House on Saturday. "I want to recognize the quick and decisive response demonstrated by our Secret Service
Kate Mansi to Exit ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years
Actor Kate Mansi is bowing out of “General Hospital” after three years in the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis. It’s understood that Mansi’s final episodes will air in June. News of Mansi’s departure was first reported Sunday by Soap Opera Network and confirmed by soap
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
This tiny blue octopus from the Galápagos could curl up in your hand and shows how much deep ocean remains unexplored
The Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador are home to more than a thousand plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth—things like marine iguanas and giant tortoises. In a new paper in the journal Zootaxa, scientists have announced the discovery of the newest
Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 - Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said.
Photographer at World Surf League finals in New Zealand bitten by ‘shark or sea lion’
Wildlife attacks during surf events are rare but not unprecedented.
Here’s Where to Watch ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Online for Free
“Rick and Morty” returns for season nine. If you’re looking for ways to watch the animated series when it airs or when it’s available to stream, we got you covered with the best ways to watch online — including ways to watch for free. When Does ‘Rick and Morty’ Air? If you’d
Chipotle rival Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen closes all US restaurants
Australian chain once planned to open 'hundreds, if not thousands' of US locations in 2020 debut
The Pennine hills are full of holes—here's how they're helping fight climate change
Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.
CBS Suspends Takedown Notices on Bootleg YouTube Uploads of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show After Outcry
Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS had been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who were uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert’s recent return to hosting an episode of the public access series “Only in Monroe.” But the reason wasn’t as nefarious as one might think: It’s
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.
New university in Johor mooted to boost state sports
The vision is in line to elevate Johor as a regional sports powerhouse in South-east Asia.
Cooling poverty is making extreme heat more dangerous for millions
Imagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there's a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a cold drink in hand. Now look up.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
