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Gaza residents welcome rare organized aid delivery after months of chaos and hunger
This rare delivery came after months of blocked aid and failed distribution attempts marked by stampedes and theft.
AI drones lead breakthrough against malaria in Africa [Business Africa]
This week: AI drones target high-risk areas to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds mobilize to finance infrastructure; in Niger, a ban on livestock exports hits herders hard.
Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure
A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.
Uma Thurman returns to her action roots in The Old Guard 2 opposite Charlize Theron
Uma Thurman joins the cast of The Old Guard 2, opposite Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne as they reprise their roles from the 2020 film, The Old Guard.
Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr for 2 more years
Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday.
Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter.
29 dead and 260 injured in stampede at Bangui high school
At least 29 students have been killed and more than 250 injured in a stampede at a high school in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic.
UN chief warns of high number of armed conflicts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the high number of armed conflicts in the world, and called on member states to remain committed to their responsibility to protect against violence.
Ecuador recaptures fugitive drug kingpin ‘fito’ after dramatic raid
His recapture is being hailed as a major security win for President Daniel Noboa’s administration as it struggles to contain spiraling gang violence across the country.
Death toll in Kenyan anti-government protests rises to 16, says rights group
Amnesty International says most of the dead were killed by police during the nationwide demonstration.