SPOKANE, Wash. — Hundreds of firefighters are working long shifts to slow the Spokane Complex Fire ahead of hotter and drier conditions this weekend. More than 1,500 firefighters from two dozen states are battling the conflagration, which has damaged or destroyed nearly 850 structures since it ignited Saturday. Temperatures were expected to climb from the 80s…
A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX’s IPO, New York. Jeenah Moon/Reuters SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company. But investors remained concerned about how long its profitable Starlink business could continue to bankroll costly investments in data centres…
Nigeria Rescues Over 300 Kidnap Victims in Major Security Operation More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks in Nigeria have been rescued in what the presidency described as the country’s largest single-day rescue operation. The joint operation by the military, police, intelligence agencies and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Those freed include 163 people abducted…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, focusing on peace and security in the Horn of Africa and preparations for the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), which Ethiopia is set to host. The meeting, held at…
Ugandans are mourning the death of one of the country’s best-known footballers after he was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala. Police said David Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public…
Fintech firm Moment raised R362 million in a Series A funding round led by AlphaCode Venture Partners. Pan-African fintech firm Moment has announced the close of its $22 million (R362 million) Series A funding round. The investment, led by AlphaCode Venture Partners, with continued investment from General Catalyst, MultiChoice, and fresh investment from Canal+, rounds…
Ambassador Tammy Bruce Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations New York, New York AS DELIVERED Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Thank you, Madam President. It’s a pleasure to see you, personally, behind that placard, and to see Denmark in their presidency this month. And, of course,…
32m ago 2 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, Israel says Two Israeli reserve soldiers were killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said Thursday local time, where Israel has been fighting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The army identified them as Maj. Harel Birenstock, 34, a company commander in the 2855th…
Image is AI-generated for illustration purposes Communications regulator Icasa has said none of its services will be affected when staff embark on a protected strike from Thursday, 6 August. Responding to questions from TechCentral, Icasa confirmed that Nehawu, its recognised union, has notified it of the union’s intention to strike from Thursday over cost-of-living adjustment…
Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend Friday’s ceremony. Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026 Colombia’s outgoing defence minister has warned of a heightened risk of “terrorism” ahead of Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Minister of Defence Pedro Sanchez told radio…
