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A study by the Guernsey Community Foundation finds young people are being driven away by high costs.
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Trump Has ‘Broken’ Musk, Jon Stewart Roasts Tech Billionaire After White House Departure
The late night host slammed Musk over reports he allegedly took ketamine, Ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 campaign
Africa: Child in Africa 50 Times More Likely to Die Before Age Five - Bill Gates
[Premium Times] While he highlighted the challenges, he also acknowledged the progress Africa has made in reducing child deaths.
Africa: Bill Gates to Direct 'Majority' of $200 Billion Pledge to 'Address Challenges' in Africa
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and development through innovation and partnership, despite current
Africa: 16 African Nations Opt to Treat Patients in Tanzanian Hospitals
[Daily News] Dodoma -- SIXTEEN African nations have brought their patients for treatment in Dar es Salaam major hospital in the past four years from March 2021 to March this year.
Africa: End Aid Dependency, WHO Tells African Leaders
[Vanguard] The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has urged African leaders to break free from aid dependency and commit to self-reliance and sustainable development.
Africa: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Foundation Fund to Africa's Future
[Premium Times] Mr Gates particularly emphasised the importance of investing in primary healthcare systems, citing them as the foundation for broader development.
Sam Heughan, Adrian Lester and Ncuti Gatwa Lead Royal Shakespeare Company’s Globe-Spanning Season
The Royal Shakespeare Company is betting big on star power and global reach with its 2025/26 season, headlined by “Outlander” heartthrob Sam Heughan making his RSC debut in “Macbeth” and Olivier winner Adrian Lester taking on “Cyrano de Bergerac.” RSC co-artistic directors
Registration open for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2025
Registrations are now open for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2025, taking place from 16-22 September. Organised by the European Commission, this flagship campaign promotes sustainable urban mobility and encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and
Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid
Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host summit Vanuatu’s climate minister has expressed disappointment over Australia’s decision to extend one of the world’s biggest
Africa: A Better Place to Learn - Supporting Refugee Students Through Clean Water and Hygiene in Ethiopia
[World Bank] STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Africa: African Court On Human and Peoples' Rights Elects New President and Vice President
[africancourt] Arusha, -- The election took place today during the first day of the Court's 77th Ordinary Session, being held at its seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
Mongolian PM resigns after losing parliament backing, street protests
BEIJING - Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has stepped down after losing parliamentary support following corruption claims that erupted into street protests last month, the country's parliament said on Tuesday.
India turning military mistakes into strategic strength
India rectified tactics and hit deep inside Pakistani territory after suffering “initial losses” of air assets due to tactical errors in recent military clashes with Pakistan, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan said recently in an interview with Bloomberg on the
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - 6.1 Africa Express, Zinoleesky, Neba Solo, Pedrito Martinez
[Afropop] This month's Top Videos showcases three from the globe-trotting musical collective Africa Express, launched in 2006 and still going strong. Their sixth studio album, Africa Express presents... Bahidorá, (out July 11), brings together 21 tracks involving a host of
Africa: Fruit Peels Could Help Power Your Smartphone's Camera Flash - Here's How
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed mangosteen peels into specialised carbon materials that he
Africa: Life Below Water Goes Deep - Our Planet's Greatest Untold Story
[IPS] As David Attenborough reflects in his new documentary Ocean, "After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea". We wholeheartedly agree - and urge governments convening at the 3rd United
Jon Stewart Tackles Elon Musk’s Exit From the Trump Administration: ‘This Guy Has Seen Some S–t’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the end of Elon Musk’s chapter with D.O.G.E. and the Trump administration. On May 28, Musk’s time as Donald Trump’s “special government employee” came to a close after 128 days. Per the U.S. Department of the
Where in Europe are workers losing ground as taxes rise faster than wages?
While most European countries experienced higher real post-tax incomes in 2024, some saw a decline, as rises in personal average tax rates outpaced real wage growth.
Australian woman accused of triple mushroom murders breaks down in court
She was questioned over expletive-laden messages about the victims.
African swine fever circulating in Europe linked to earlier introduction, not new outbreak
A study in Genome Biology and Evolution finds that the African Swine Fever virus, currently circulating in Europe, is not the result of a recent introduction. Instead, the virus has been present in the region since 2007. Its current dramatic spread appears to be driven largely
Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote
This follows protests over his son's alleged lavish lifestyle that is on display in social media.
In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could
In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations. Zawya, meaning "perspective" in Arabic, has weathered the storm of Egypt's economic upheavals,
Scientists find new markers to identify species from fragments of fossilized bone
What happened to all the megafauna? From moas to mammoths, many large animals went extinct between 50 and 10,000 years ago. Learning why could provide crucial evidence about prehistoric ecosystems and help us understand future potential extinctions. But surviving fossils are
The end of Taiwan’s strategic flexiblity
The escalating rhetoric between Washington and Beijing reached a new crescendo last weekend when US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China poses a threat that “could be imminent,” warning that Beijing is “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter
Berlin court rules rejection of asylum seekers at borders unlawful
The court says the rejections of asylum seekers violates German law and is not in line with the EU’s Dublin system which demands that every member state conduct a thorough investigation to determine which EU country is responsible for processing the application.
South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election
Most of the delivery workers in South Korea do not enjoy the same legal protections as permanent employees.
Finneas, Ashe Announce New Band, The Favors, and Debut Album
Their upcoming LP, The Dream , will release this fall
Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: State media
He was a close ally of President Xi Jinping.
Trunk-and-run: Wild elephant raids grocery store in Thailand
The elephant ate sweet, crispy Thai snacks and chicken eggs.
Chinese firms warn EU procurement curb could hurt trade ties
The dispute threatens to add another irritant to relations between Beijing and the EU.
Education Department pausing plan to garnish Social Security checks over defaulted loans
The Department of Education has not gone through with a plan to garnish Social Security checks over defaulted loans, a department spokesperson told The Hill. “The Department has not offset any social security benefits since restarting collections on May 5, and has put a pause
Farmer dies while allegedly burning waste in S. Korea, as practice persists despite wildfire risks
The victim had apparently suffered cardiac arrest due to smoke inhalation.
Prabowo slams corrupt Indonesian officials, warns foreign NGOs
He blamed many of the country’s struggles on self-serving leaders and others who fail to act in the nation’s interest.
‘It weighs heavily on me’: Man who killed elephant calf in Malaysian highway accident
He is also aware of the negative social media comments that have circulated about him.
Six months after deposing Assad, Syria faces security, economic challenges
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has in six months established himself internationally and had crippling sanctions removed, but still needs to rebuild national institutions, revive the economy and unite the fractured country. AFP looks at the main challenges facing
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services. The 19-year-old says the spacious public buses
UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale
The proceeds have been frozen since the UK government forced the club's sale following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
‘Adolescence’ Leads Gotham TV Awards as Parker Posey Thanks Mike White for ‘Believing in a Middle-Aged Woman and Believing in a Legend’
“Adolescence” was the big winner at the Gotham Television Awards, taking home three prizes, including breakthrough limited series, on Monday night. Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” won breakthrough comedy series, and “The Pitt” won best drama. The actors, directors, writers and
GOP lawmaker links Colorado 'sanctuary state' policy to Boulder attack
Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) on Monday linked what he called “sanctuary state” policy in his state to the recent attack in Boulder. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” a clip was shown from a Monday press conference on the attack in which Boulder Police Chief Stephen
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Star Nick Frost Says He Will ‘Never’ Copy Robbie Coltrane’s Performance as Hagrid, But Will Be ‘Respectful to the Subject Matter’: ‘I’m Really Aware of What Went Before Me’
Nick Frost will remain faithful to the performance of the late Robbie Coltrane when playing Rubeus Hagrid in the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series. But don’t expect him to be an exact copy. In a recent interview with Collider, Frost discussed how Coltrane, who played
Disney makes hundreds more layoffs as it cuts costs
The media giant has been under pressure as viewers move away from cable TV to streaming platforms.
2 Japanese killed in China’s Dalian, Chinese suspect detained
Chinese officials cited a business dispute as the motivation.