Panama Papers scandal results in acquittal of 28 defendants
Eight years after the leak of 11 million secret financial documents, a court in Panama acquitted over two dozen defendants on Friday.
5 billion affected by extreme heat due to climate change
Nearly 5 billion people suffered from extreme heat due to climate change from June 16 to June 24, according to Climate Central.
UN: 2023 Worst Year for Children in Armed Conflict
The United Nations says 2023 marked the highest number of violations against children in nearly a decade.
Amazon’s market value passes $2T as shares hit all-time high
E-commerce and tech major’s stocks up almost 28% since beginning of this year
AI among Top 10 emerging technologies of 2024
World Economic Forum’s report on prominent tech advances puts great emphasis on artificial intelligence’s influence
South Sudan’s 6M Antelope migration faces rising poaching threat
The country’s first comprehensive aerial wildlife survey, released Tuesday June 25, found about six million antelope.
South Sudan home to world’s largest land mammal migration
Millions of antelope surge across the South Sudanese plains, creating a spectacular migration.
Wild chimpanzees use medicinal plants for self-treatment
Deep in the Budongo Central Forest Reserve, a chimpanzee with an injured hand eats the leaves of a Christella parasitica fern.
Apple may not roll out key features to EU users this year
Features at risk include iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, Apple Intelligence
Solar to generate 20% of global electricity on summer solstice
Across midday peaks on Friday, electricity generated from sun to rise from 16% on last year’s solstice, estimates Ember Climate
Sun’s path through Dense Interstellar Cloud affects earth’s climat...
The sun, as it travels around the center of the Milky Way, oscillates relative to the galactic plane.
Historic Ugandan artifacts to return home for a three-year exhibition
The African Union aims to have a common policy on the return of looted cultural property.
“Grammys” Expands to Africa
The Recording Academy, behind GRAMMY Awards, is expanding its support for music creators globally.
The Horn of Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Horn of Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change.
Elon Musk threatens Apple device ban over OpenAI deal
Software integration between two companies ‘unacceptable security violation,’ Musk says, adding Apple ‘has no clue what’s actually going on’
YouTube tightens policies on firearm videos to protect minors
Youtube announces ban on videos to users under 18 showing how to remove firearm safety devices, homemade guns, automatic weapons and certain accessories.
Earth warming at record rate
Earth warming rate hit an all time high in 2023 with 92% of last year’s surprising record
WHO confirms 1st human death from new bird flu strain
WHO announced Wednesday that a resident of Mexico became the world’s first person to die from a bird flu strain not previously detected in humans.
China’s Chang’e 6 collects samples from moon’s dark side
China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe, sent to the dark side of the Moon, has successfully collected rock and soil samples.
World Bank Group, IMF deepen joint effort to bolster climate action
World Bank to devote 45% of annual financing to climate change adaptation by 2025, renewable energy to 250 million in Africa by 2030
What’s next for Trump after historic criminal conviction ?
Appeals, sentencing, presidential rematch with Biden, more criminal trials
Global plea for wider access to promising new HIV drug
Politicians, health experts, and celebrities join forces to ensure Lenacapavir reaches those in developing countries who need it most.
AI stirs both excitement and concern at Berlin digital festival
Around 25,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event to discuss all aspects of the digitalisation of the world.
Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light-years away
New study reveals Earth-sized exoplanet ‘Gliese 12b’ in habitable zone with potential for liquid water and temperate climate
World Wildlife Fund sues Norway for plan on deep-sea mining
Nordic country first to approve mineral exploration in seabed for commercial purposes
Burundian Amani receives International Kindness Award
Burundian Amani wins International Kindness Award for her work with the hearing impaired
Delegates push for global access to clean cooking at Energy Conference
Delegates passionately advocate for universal access to clean cooking solutions at the Energy Conference.