Federal jurors in Brooklyn convicted former Goldman Sachs executive director Asante Kwaku Berko on Thursday of bribery conspiracy and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Prosecutors proved he orchestrated over $1 million in corrupt payments to secure a lucrative Ghanaian power plant contract. A federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, returned guilty verdicts against Asante Kwaku … Read more
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti addressed the media in Perth ahead of a high-profile friendly against Inter, dismissing any lingering tension from a past simulation controversy involving Alessandro Bastoni and outlining his side’s targeted transfer strategy for the summer window. Optus Stadium Training Session and Press Conference in Perth As pre-season touring brings Italian football across … Read more
Dozens of Iranian oil tankers are idling off the coast in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as a reimposed U.S. naval blockade disrupts energy exports. The restrictions have silenced Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of the nation’s crude shipments, cutting off an essential economic lifeline for the second time in three months. … Read more
Tanzania and Uganda signed a nonbinding agreement with Vitol Bahrain to develop a regional energy hub at the Port of Tanga, according to recent reporting. The project could see infrastructure investments top $20-billion, tying into the EACOP pipeline and supply networks serving inland countries. The governments of Tanzania and Uganda have taken a major step … Read more
NASA engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully extended Voyager 2’s operational lifespan by at least a year using a power-saving maneuver nicknamed the “Big Bang.” The August 2026 adjustment swaps active heating devices for lower-power alternatives, preserving dwindling plutonium power supplies as both probes approach a half-century in deep space. The “Big Bang” … Read more
A 90-second power failure at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre triggered two days of widespread travel chaos across the Midlands, the North West, and beyond. The electrical fault hit the main control hub located near Ashburys station in Openshaw, causing railway systems to lose connection to the control room and forcing hundreds of trains to … Read more
Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 winner Ky Duyen and actor Steven Nguyen are teaming up as romantic co-stars in the upcoming period drama Chị chị em em 3. Directed by Nguyen Huu Hoang and set for an October 16 release, the film explores traditional Kinh Bac culture against a dramatic backdrop. The cinematic universe of Chị … Read more
MachineGames and id Software surprised QuakeCon 2026 attendees by releasing Quake: Dawn of the Machine, a free 19-map single-player expansion for the original Quake, arriving right as the legendary shooter celebrates its 30th anniversary. The 30th-anniversary milestone arrived with an unexpected centerpiece for fans of id Software’s classic shooter. During the opening ceremony of QuakeCon … Read more
Liverpool could rival Arsenal for the signature of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. According to newspaper reports, Liverpool have emerged as suitors as Andoni Iraola deals with an ongoing injury crisis. Liverpool and Arsenal Eye Ezri Konsa Transfer According to Daily Mirror reports featured in Sky Sports Paper Talk, Liverpool are preparing to challenge Arsenal … Read more
Following the confirmation of bird flu in the Murray-Darling Basin and South Australia, conservation groups and wildlife carers are calling for an urgent national response, increased environmental water deliveries, and a $200 million resilience package as thousands of volunteers face frontline operational strains. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt previously stated that the nation was well … Read more