Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japan lags significantly behind the US and UK in workplace AI adoption, with only 8.4% of workers using the technology, amid cultural conservatism and workforce concerns.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vultures are disappearing across West Africa due to hunting linked to traditional beliefs, but one Nigerian community is successfully protecting them through conservation efforts and local engagement.
The town making missiles for Trump
Kingsport, Tennessee, home to a major munitions plant producing explosives for military use, maintains strong support for President Trump despite declining approval ratings nationally tied to the Iran War and economic concerns.
WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA denounced what it called bad-faith efforts to create controversy over transgender athletes, stating the league currently has no eligibility matters requiring immediate action.
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
An Australian army whistleblower imprisoned for leaking classified documents about alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been released on parole after serving 27 months of his five-year-eight-month sentence.
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Zambians vote Thursday as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection amid lingering political tensions stemming from his predecessor Edgar Lungu’s death and a contentious burial dispute.