Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the country to expand beyond raw uranium extraction and play a greater role in the global nuclear value chain. Speaking at the 13th Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek on August 5, 2026, leaders emphasized local beneficiation and ongoing resource development across the Erongo province. Namibian Leadership Pushes for Nuclear … Read more
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced two individuals to death and seven others to spend the rest of their lives in prison for the 2018 kidnapping and murder of businesswoman streamlinefeed.co.ke, according to ChimpReports. Justice Ajiji Alex Mackay delivered the sentences, ruling that the aggravating factors far outweighed the mitigating circumstances in the case. … Read more
Veteran Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in Chile to officially sign a six-month contract with Primera División leaders Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old star, who turned heads at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, overcame late transfer drama and kit regulation hurdles to join the Santiago-based club. The football world watched in June as Cape Verde made … Read more
Residents across the Channel Islands, the UK, and Ireland will witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August, when roughly 90% of the sun is obscured. Dr Jean Dean, secretary of the astronomy section of La Société Guernesiaise, has urged people to make the most of a once or twice in a lifetime local … Read more
Astronomers using the Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii have captured unprecedented, highly detailed images of the Sun’s surface, revealing swirling vortices of hot gas and magnetic fields that drive explosive space weather capable of disrupting Earth’s power grids and satellites. Scientists utilizing the world’s most powerful solar telescope have unlocked a clearer look at our … Read more
The Walt Disney Co. reported $25.2 billion in revenue for the June quarter, marking a 7% increase from the previous year, according to Reuters. While the revenue figure came in just shy of Wall Street expectations of $25.4 billion surveyed by LSEG and polled by FactSet as reported by msn.com, the company’s adjusted earnings per … Read more
Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich, former bassist for Camp Cope, explores how women and gender-diverse artists have reshaped the Australian music industry in her new book, It’s Not For You. The memoir features candid interviews with 18 artists navigating creative careers, motherhood, and industry sexism. When Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich flew to Alice Springs at 17 to escape a relationship … Read more
Following a massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, authorities report that approximately 2,500 to 5,000 individuals remain in the Spanish enclave. While adults are actively processed for return to Morocco, an estimated one thousand unaccompanied minors stay behind, prompting local officials to seek urgent housing and relocation assistance from Madrid. Days after a sudden, large-scale … Read more
The sale of American gaming giant theguardian.com (EA) for $55bn (£41bn) to a group of buyers including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been finalised. The acquisition was completed on Tuesday evening, according to theguardian.com, following approval from the European Union, which marked the final regulatory clearance needed. News of the deal first broke … Read more
UK petrol prices have climbed to an average of 160p per litre, marking their highest level since the Iran war began on February 28, 2026. Motoring groups attribute the surge to disrupted Middle Eastern oil supplies following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, driving wholesale costs higher. Motorists across the United Kingdom are facing … Read more