President Donald Trump is weakening environmental regulations in the name of speeding up the construction of AI data centers, raising health risks for Americans, a cadre of former EPA officials said this week in a briefing and new report. They…
Céline Dion was set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. But why did she choose this city? “It’s…
Germany’s far-right AfD is leading in polls ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s centre-right CDU has fallen to just 7%, according to a new ZDF poll. The result would mark the party’s…
How should we envision the African city of tomorrow? A city adapted to population growth and climate change, and freed from a colonial past that is still very much present in some places. Africa’s first pan-African architecture biennale, held this…
Africa’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home. Senegalese engineers are already mastering satellite manufacturing in France, with the goal of bringing that expertise back…
Niger’s oil minister held a press conference on Wednesday to address a key issue for the country: the oil reserves Niger could rely on to fuel its development. Most of Niger’s oil production is currently operated by Chinese companies, but…
At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher…
US President Donald Trump arrives in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he is expected to meet Irish leaders and spend time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. His visit has prompted a major security operation…
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began today in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order on Apple’s online store, you might face a longer wait now, depending on your…
Due to a scheduling mishap, I was only able to check out two movies on my second day at the Toronto International Film Festival – but I did manage to get an early look at and some fascinating details on…