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The European media group Axel Springer has completed its £575m takeover of the Telegraph, ending three tumultuous years of uncertainty over the future ownership of the 172-year-old titles.The Germany-headquartered company, which gazumped the owner of the Daily Mail by tabling a blockbuster offer at the 11th hour, said it had now received all regulatory approvals in the UK, Ireland and Austria to take full control of Telegraph Media Group (TMG).“Today is a day we have worked towards for a long time, and one we will always remember,” said Mathias Döpfner, its chief executive and controlling shareholder.“Axel Springer and the Telegraph…

By Favour Ulebor Abuja-The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women, has said the prevalence of sexual violence against women in Nigeria declined from 9 per cent in 2018 to 5 per cent in 2024. UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, disclosed this during the close out of the Ford Foundation-funded traditional and cultural leaders for ending gender-based Violence by Advancing Advocacy, Policy and Social Norms Change in Nigeria and West Africa, LEAP, Project, a three-year initiative implemented by UN Women from 2023 to 2026, on Monday in Abuja. Eyong, who…

Physical AI push and resistance to robots The third flagship megaproject revolves around the South Korean government assigning a “national strategic industry” designation to physical AI—the AI systems that enable robots and self-driving vehicles to interact more autonomously with the real world. The government aims to develop a Korean “general-purpose foundation model” based on a world model to support robots within three years, according to The Chosun Daily. Hyundai Motor Company has also committed $5.8 billion to build a robot manufacturing facility and AI data center in the Saemangeum region of North Jeolla Province in the southwest, The Chosun Daily…

NewsFeedA public park in Caracas has been transformed into a hub of activities for children where volunteers use play, dance and face painting to help children cope as thousands of families remain displaced after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes.Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02063-wThe market for unregulated peptides is huge. Has the hottest trend in wellness got ahead of the science?

Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday. The Atlas Lions produced a disciplined performance against the Dutch before holding their nerve in the shootout to secure a famous victory. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero, making the decisive save after the Netherlands had already missed two penalties. Midfielder Ismael Saibari then converted the winning kick to send the African side into the next round. The victory extended Morocco’s growing reputation as…

Controversial Nigerian singer and rapper, Speed Darlington, has opened up about his dissatisfaction with his personal life, saying he is troubled by the fact that he remains unmarried and without children as he approaches his 60th birthday. The musician, popularly known as Akpi, shared his feelings in a recent video, admitting that despite his achievements, he believes there is more to life than what he currently has. Reflecting on his situation, Speed Darlington said he desires a family and a more fulfilling life beyond the benefits of living abroad. “I am close to 60 with no wife or child. Is…

Across the world, the strength of a governing party is often measured through numbers: approval ratings, economic indicators, or public surveys. In China, another indicator is remarkable: the number of Party members growing each year. Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35. This raises a question: how does the CPC continue to attract the younger generation in today’s rapidly changing society? One way to explore this is not through abstract policies, but through lived experiences of…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as a strategic tool for driving innovation, economic growth and national competitiveness. The government said it was investing in the necessary infrastructure to prepare a new generation of innovators, engineers and technology leaders. The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, stated this during this year’s STEM Expo for Pupils organised by STEM Childcare Academy in Abuja. Represented by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB), Dr. Florence Wenegieme, the minister said President…

Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026⁠The Democratic Republic ⁠of the Congo (DRC) says confirmed ‌Ebola cases in the country have reached 1,307 and include ⁠377 deaths.In an update issued late on Monday, the country said the confirmed cases ⁠have been ⁠recorded ⁠in three provinces – Ituri, ‌North Kivu and ‌South ‌Kivu.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe announcement comes as the AFP news agency reported that a case has been detected in a fourth province. A source at the DRC’s National…