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Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe is restricting unprocessed mineral exports to build domestic processing industries, but smaller miners worry they lack the capital and infrastructure to participate in the transformation.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats in Michigan are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but party divisions persist over whether such candidates can win back working-class swing voters who shifted to Trump.
Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa
South Africa has experienced violent demonstrations against immigrants since March, with armed robberies and forced displacement targeting foreign nationals in informal settlements near Johannesburg.
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
Israel announced plans for a major military operation in the West Bank following clashes in a Palestinian village that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead, with dozens more reported wounded.
US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
The US expanded military strikes across Iran as President Trump threatened major punishment against Tehran and Houthi forces over Red Sea shipping attacks, while ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.
‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, with the World Heritage Committee set to discuss the nomination this week at its annual session in South Korea.
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Iran’s government and state television are in a public dispute over media coverage of US negotiations, with mediators from Oman pushing diplomatic talks amid ongoing military tensions.
How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Israel’s parliament approved sweeping media reforms that strip oversight safeguards and eliminate journalism standards. Media freedom groups and opposition lawmakers challenged the legislation before elections later this year.
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US history
President Trump has ordered warning signs placed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, directing visitors to locations offering what his administration considers more accurate information about U.S. history.
Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
A severe housing shortage in Yemen forces impoverished residents to settle in dangerous front-line areas where sniper fire poses constant threats to families.
How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
Fierce wildfires across southern Europe, Canada, and the US have displaced tens of thousands and choked cities with smoke. While directly killing hundreds annually, wildfire pollution causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths yearly.
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
Disabled air travelers report widespread humiliation and barriers, from being denied wheelchair access to toilets to damaged wheelchairs and staff misconduct, despite legal protections and established protocols.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, citing health reasons and a diagnosis of Autonomic Neuropathy that causes periodic loss of consciousness, stepping down two years before his term was set to end.
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
The US summoned Malaysia’s ambassador over the country’s non-recognition policy toward Israel following an incident involving a digital nomad school and Israeli participants.
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, exceeding the previous year’s total of 2,289 cases with five months remaining in the year.
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that entered the country’s airspace on Friday, marking the first successful interception since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.
US school shooter pleads guilty in Georgia following father’s conviction
A 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder in connection with a 2024 Georgia school shooting that killed four people. His father was previously convicted for providing the rifle used in the attack.
The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service
The Pentagon identified four service members killed in Middle East operations amid escalating US-Iran conflict, bringing total deaths to 18 since late February attacks began.
U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. And, Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results
The Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia allowing American companies to operate commercial nuclear power plants, though the deal lacks certain oversight provisions.
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
The US has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, justified on forced labour grounds.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with far-right US activist Laura Loomer for an interview, marking a reversal in her long-standing opposition to Ukraine aid and criticism of Kyiv.
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In the United States, motorists cover more miles driven annually than anywhere else globally. But with all those cars on the road, you'd think American drivers would be far more skilled behind the wheel than their European counterparts. But first, consider their...
Approach to Providing Better Housing Facilities to Poor People
Without having a clear vision regarding what you want to do with your life, you will not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. Life was never about only having luxurious cars and stacks of money, but rather those serving those people who are barely able to make their...
Spain: An Alternative For Immigrants
No matter where you are in the world, for some reason or another, there will always be someone who will look for an alternative outside their country. This is considered the perfect reason, persons search for new alternatives in other countries because they would like...
Safe and Secure Niagara Falls – Efforts of OEIS
The world today is not as safe as it once used to be. There are various forms of crimes and violence happening all around. Domestic violence, assault, human trafficking, and sexual abuse are just a few names, but there are lots of other crimes that are prevalent today...