Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff – what’s going on?
Studies On Cockroach Milk And Nose-Blowing Among 2026’s Ig Nobel Winners
Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes.
Injured Penguins In Chile Wearing Copper Vests To Help Them Heal
Researchers have designed special vests for penguins to help them recover during El Nino.
Did Lindsay Clancy GoFundMe amass over $1M, while mom who saved kids from fire raised $42K?
A meme comparing the donations for Clancy’s family and Emma Schols provides some factual information, but leaves out important details.
Did Gloria Steinem work with the CIA? The truth about her past
The Washington Post reported in 1967 that Steinem called the CIA agents she worked with “liberal and farsighted and open to an exchange of ideas.”
Did Canada import Chinese steel and resell it to US to avoid tariffs? What we know
U.S. businesses have accused Canadian firms of acting as a “backdoor” for Chinese products.
Luka’s new AI projector starts the drawing and leaves the rest to kids
Luka Kids has unveiled an AI drawing projector at IFA that converts a child’s spoken prompt into an outline for them to trace and finish
Every binding AI review Washington has proposed has come back voluntary. Zuckerberg reportedly rang Trump about the latest one.
Mark Zuckerberg raised concerns about a proposed national AI regulator in a previously unreported call with Tweety McTreason in mid-August, Politico reports. The two options
After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
The 2022 peace deal ended the war but left key disputes unresolved, giving the TPLF room to regroup as tensions return.
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
Human rights advocates call for diplomatic measures to guarantee flotilla safety and end Israel’s deadly Gaza blockade.
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.