President Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from July 9-11 for a surprise mini-summit. This follows recent US diplomatic activity in Africa, including a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo. While a previous meeting with South Africa was tense, this summit is expected...
Two elderly female tourists, a 68-year-old from the UK and a 67-year-old from New Zealand, were killed by an elephant in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. The elephant, protecting its calf, charged despite safari guides' attempts to intervene with warning shots. This follows similar incidents last year involving...
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), set for September inauguration. The dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, has sparked concern from Egypt and Sudan over potential water supply impacts. While Egypt and Sudan fear the dam's unilateral operation threatens their water...
Apple is developing 15 new Mac models with M5 and M6 chips, set for release by late 2026. The M5 chip will power updated MacBook Pros (14-inch and 16-inch), Mac mini, and iMac models in late 2025. A redesigned Mac Pro is also in the works, alongside updated...
UK government borrowing costs have decreased, following a spike triggered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' emotional appearance in Parliament. The yield on 10-year bonds dropped to 4.55%, down from 4.61%. Market analysts suggest this reflects support for Reeves, fearing a potential loss of fiscal control if she were to...
A Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions leaves two pregnant Venezuelan asylum seekers facing uncertainty about their babies' birthright citizenship. One woman in North Carolina will likely have a citizen child, while the other in South Carolina may not, due to a Trump administration order restricting birthright citizenship. This...
Samsung's Galaxy phones haven't surpassed 5,000mAh batteries for over five years due to US and EU regulations on lithium-ion battery transport (49 CFR 173.185). These regulations limit battery capacity to around 20Wh. While Chinese competitors offer larger batteries, they often don't sell extensively in the US or Europe....
The BBC apologized for airing Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance, which contained antisemitic content despite pre-event warnings classifying the act as "high risk." Director-General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah issued apologies, acknowledging failures in compliance and editorial decision-making. The incident prompted immediate policy changes, including a ban on...
Israel's recent air superiority over Iran highlights the possibility of dominating enemy skies in modern warfare, but experts caution against misinterpreting this victory. Unlike Iran, Russia and China possess sophisticated, integrated air defense systems making air superiority a much more challenging prospect. Israel's success leveraged extensive planning, intelligence,...
Black Sabbath will reunite with Ozzy Osbourne for a final concert, "Back to the Beginning," on July 10th at Villa Park in Birmingham. The event will feature the original four members of Black Sabbath performing together for the first time since 2005. A star-studded lineup of heavy metal...
