Globacom and Samsung have launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 series in Nigeria, offering pre-order benefits including 10GB of monthly data for six months and rewards valued up to ₦1 million. The rollout, detailed at masterclasses in Lagos and Abuja, introduces AI-powered productivity tools and a redesigned foldable chassis to the Nigerian market. The partnership between … Read more
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a two-stage evolutionary process explaining why 90 per cent of humans are right-handed. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, link the trait to the emergence of bipedalism and the subsequent evolution of larger, reorganized brains in the genus Homo. The overwhelming dominance of the right hand in … Read more
Rapidly spreading wildfires have devastated the city of Spokane, Washington, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing massive evacuations. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Mayor Lisa Brown stated in a press conference that hundreds of homes and structures have been lost and that officials are still evaluating the possibility that lives have been lost according to … Read more
The governments of Morocco and Spain are reporting sharply divergent casualty figures following an unprecedented surge of migrants attempting to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior released its first official toll, estimating that 11 people died. In contrast, Spanish authorities have recorded … Read more
Two separate incidents in Belgium and France highlight systemic challenges in ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities, as families battle for parking spots and school placements reserved for those with special needs. In Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, Katia faces a growing crisis over her father’s reserved parking spot for people with reduced mobility (PMR). The space, once … Read more
The intervention, which saw the yen rebound from 163.73 to 157.57 per dollar, was driven by dual concerns: safeguarding U.S. Treasury markets and reinforcing Japan’s financial system. Louise Loo, head of Asia economics at Oxford Economics, highlighted that Washington feared Japan might resort to selling U.S. Treasuries to fund unilateral intervention, risking destabilization of the … Read more
Australian schools have been warned to avoid posting student and staff photos online due to a surge in AI deepfake threats, with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant citing over 100 reports of manipulated images in 2026. The eSafety Commissioner has issued a stark warning to Australian schools, urging them to reconsider sharing student and staff … Read more
The South Korean Defense Ministry suspended 1st Army Corps commander Han Kye-sung on August 3, 2026, over disciplinary issues including improper live ammunition use and a drone misidentification incident, according to multiple outlets. The South Korean Defense Ministry suspended 1st Army Corps commander Han Kye-sung on August 3, 2026, following investigations into disciplinary issues including … Read more
For 15 years, Colin Burgess has raised his family in a London cemetery, a living arrangement that defies convention and challenges perceptions of where “home” can be. As head of bereavement services for Lewisham Council, Burgess resides in a lodge within Grove Park Cemetery, a setup unique to this London borough. His wife, three adult … Read more
A three-year study by the University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth reveals that 5 to 15 minutes of daily brain training can significantly improve cognitive health at any age, challenging the notion of inevitable cognitive decline. The research, involving 4,000 adults aged 19 to 94, tracked participants through the BrainHealth Index, a tool … Read more