Scientists reclassify giraffes into four distinct species, up from one/in /by
Scientists have reclassified giraffes into four distinct species, up from one. Conservationists say this greater understanding of giraffe taxonomy will allow for targeted conservation efforts, specific to each species' needs, prioritizing those that are critically endangered.
Spanish village reduced to ash as country faces worst wildfire season/in /by
Spain is battling its worst wildfire season in decades, with more than 382,000 hectares destroyed, four deaths reported, and over 30,000 people forced to evacuate.
Ghana: NPA Steering Committee Develops Road Map to Implement 24-HR Economy/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] The National Petroleum Authority (NPA)'s Steering Committee to spearhead the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy initiative within Ghana's downstream petroleum industry has held its first meeting on the creation of a strategic roadmap for the long and short terms.
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes hit camp for displaced families in Deir al-Balah/in /by
The strike destroyed roughly 100 tents sheltering people who had already fled fighting in other parts of the Strip
Turkey: baby Gorilla rescued from plane set to return to Nigeria/in /by
Zeytin was just 5-months old when Turkish officials found him squashed into a box in the hold of a flight from Nigeria to Thailand.
Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul/in /by
A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation.
Boots on the ground: From tiktok to trail ride tradition/in /by
Now, with “Boots on the Ground” topping Billboard’s R&B charts and trail ride culture trending nationwide, a Southern tradition once rooted in tight-knit Black communities is stepping into the mainstream—one line dance at a time.
Uganda agrees to take deported US migrants under strict conditions/in /by
Uganda says it has agreed a deal with the United States to take in deported migrants, on condition that they don’t have criminal records.
Turkey: Plans afoot to return rescued baby gorilla to Nigeria/in /by
Zeytin was just 5-months old when Turkish officials found him squashed into a box in the hold of a flight from Nigeria to Thailand.
Liberia: EPA to Host National Dialogue On Draft Carbon Trading Policy/in /by
[New Dawn] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the auspices of the National Climate Change Steering Committee (NCCSC), headed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, will convene a two-day National Dialogue on the Draft Carbon Trading Policy in Ganta, Nimba County, from August 21 to 22, 2025.