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.
Algerian villagers celebrate spring with ancient hockey-like game
Algerian villagers celebrate spring with an ancestral game called Thakourth, passed down through generations, symbolizing joy and community.
Microsoft unveils new tablet, laptop with artificial intelligence
Both devices’ AI accelerators capable of 45 trillion operations per second
Microsoft unveils AI-powered tablet and laptop
The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop boast advanced AI chips for faster performance and improved creativity with Windows 11 integration.
The planet enduring relentless onslaughts of extreme weather
Parts of the world are currently grappling with severe weather, including flash floods and heatwaves.
Aviation tragedies claim lives of numerous world leaders since 1936
Many world leaders died, few survived in aviation accidents since 1936.
Nigerian creates drone for rural medical deliveries
A young Nigerian who dropped out of school due to financial limitations built a drone to deliver medicine and medical supplies to remote villages lacking proper road access.
James Webb telescope discovers 2 merging black holes
1 of 2 black holes possesses mass equivalent to 50 million times that of sun
Internally displaced people hit record 75.9 million in 2023
Conflicts and natural disasters left a record nearly 76 million people displaced within their countries last year
Severe geomagnetic storm hitting Earth could knock out power
Rare atmospheric event not seen in more than 20 years could make northern lights visible from US
TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content
TikTok will begin labelling content created using artificial intelligence when it’s uploaded from outside its own platform.
Extreme weather grips the Globe
Global weather crisis: From Brazil to Houston and Asia, extreme weather grips the Globe
Top 10 richest people in the world
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, the world’s leading luxury goods company, continues to dominate as the world’s wealthiest individual as of May 1, 2024.
The world is struggling with plastic pollution
Canada is hosting 176 countries in Ottawa for a conference aimed at making progress toward a global treaty on plastic waste.