Zambia signs $1.1 Billion deal to build major oil refinery in Copperbelt/in /by
Officials say the project aligns with Zambia’s long-term economic goals by boosting energy security, creating jobs, and strengthening regional trade links. Construction timelines and investors are expected to be detailed in the coming months.
Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro/in /by
A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon.
Court rules Trump can remove protected status from immigrants from Cameroon and Afghanistan/in /by
An appellate court has allowed the Trump administration to end a program that grants temporary deportation protections and work permits to more than 10,000 people from Afghanistan and Cameroon.
Man United signs Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as Ruben Amorim continues overhaul/in /by
Bryan Mbeumo became Manchester United's second major signing of the transfer window on Monday after completing a move from Brentford for 65 million pounds ($87 million).
Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows/in /by
Tourists have returned to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik.
Tragedy in Dhaka: Military jet crashes Into school, killing at least 27/in /by
More than 170 people were rescued — many suffering severe burns — and 78 remain hospitalized, most of them students. Some victims were charred beyond recognition.
Togo: ruling party wins over 75% of votes in municipal elections/in /by
The results, although preliminary, come as no surprise to many observers. Voter turnout in the elections that took place last week was low, following a violent government response to popular protests in June.
Japan steps up bear safety measures after recent attacks/in /by
In response to bear attacks across Japan, police and local hunters in Tochigi Prefecture held a training exercise to simulate a bear deterrence operation.
Nigeria: Tinubu to Inaugurate College of Petroleum Studies Kaduna/in /by
[Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for granting the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (CPESK) a provisional license to operate as a private postgraduate university.
“The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies in drowning accident/in /by
The actor was pulled out to sea by a current while swimming in the ocean in Costa Rica. He was 54 years old.