In an era of increasing economic independence, a surprising fact emerges: more than two-thirds of African countries don’t print their own money. Instead, they outsource this crucial aspect of monetary sovereignty to foreign nations, primarily in Europe and North America. This article delves into the reasons behind this practice, its implications, and the potential for […]
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Konongo Odumase, Ashanti Region – In a brazen attack on Monday, September 2, 2024, heavily armed bandits raided the Konongo Odumase Concession of Northern Ashanti Mines Co. Ltd., leaving two employees critically injured and making off with gold ore worth millions of dollars. The incident occurred at the company’s mining concession in Konongo Odumase, within […]
In the wake of a tragic incident where six children and a pregnant woman were among 12 people who perished after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Boulogne, France, local officials and residents are increasingly pointing fingers at Britain. The French rescue workers, having packed up their gear with practiced efficiency, left the […]
LVIV, Ukraine, Sept 4 – A devastating overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s western city of Lviv, near the Polish border, has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including three children, according to local officials. The strikes, which also caused significant damage to historic buildings in the city center, followed a deadly […]
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In the world of college basketball, few names resonate as powerfully as Caitlin Clark. The University of Iowa senior has not only broken records but has also redefined what’s possible in women’s basketball. Her extraordinary skills, combined with her impact on and off the court, have earned her the title of a “generational talent.” But […]
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An Israeli airstrike on a central Gaza school, which was serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, according to the Hamas-run territory’s civil defence agency. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed that six of its staff members were among the fatalities. […]
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission achieved a historic milestone early Tuesday, launching a four-person civilian crew into orbit and reaching the highest altitude around Earth since NASA’s Apollo missions. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the crew, attained a peak altitude of 1,400.7 kilometers (870 miles) at 9:19 p.m. ET on Tuesday, surpassing the record set […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again sparked controversy with his recent comments directed at pop star Taylor Swift. This time, his remarks have drawn sharp criticism from his own daughter, Vivian Wilson. In a recent social media post, Musk offered to “give [Taylor Swift] a child” after the singer endorsed […]
A newly analyzed DNA sequence from a Neanderthal specimen, nicknamed “Thorin,” reveals an isolated lineage that persisted for 50,000 years, according to a study published in the journal Cell Genomics. Thorin, discovered in 2015 at the Grotte Mandrin rock shelter in the Rhône River valley of southern France, is believed to have lived as recently […]
An Israeli airstrike targeted a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Beirut on Friday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities between the two sides and raising concerns of a full-scale war. The strike, which involved an F-35 warplane launching four missiles into the Jamous area of Dahiyeh, hit a residential building, according to Lebanon’s state-run news […]
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Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, has achieved a feat never before accomplished in Major League Baseball: hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season. Despite initially downplaying the possibility, Ohtani’s historic achievement was a matter of when, not if, as he powered through an unprecedented offensive season. “I’m trying […]
In a devastating turn of events, Israeli airstrikes in northeast Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 23 Syrian refugees and a Lebanese national, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, targeted a building housing workers, highlighting the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Additionally, an airstrike on an apartment building […]
The brutal execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas fighters in southern Gaza has sent shockwaves through Israel, potentially destabilizing the fragile coalition government and increasing pressure for a deal to end the 11-month war. The incident, reminiscent of the Munich massacre of 1972, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The hostages, held […]
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A general strike brought much of Israel to a standstill on Monday, reflecting escalating public anger over the Netanyahu government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike follows the deaths of six captives in Gaza over the weekend, marking one of the most significant expressions of public discontent since Hamas’s […]
A 14-year-old boy and his father appeared in court for the first time on Friday, facing charges related to a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Colt Gray, a student at the school, and his father, Colin Gray, 54, were arrested following the incident on Wednesday that left four people dead and […]