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Africa added more than 4,200 megawatts (MW) of new hydropower capacity in 2025, making it a fast growing region for hydropower development globally, according to a new report released by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). The report, 2026 World Hydropower Outlook, said the continent commissioned 4,297 MW of new hydropower capacity during the year, the second consecutive year that additions exceeded 4,000 MW. The growth was driven largely by the completion of mega projects in Ethiopia and Tanzania, even as more than 90 per cent of Africa’s hydropower potential remains untapped. The findings come as Nigeria continues to grapple with…

The Nex Playground is the family-centric, Kinect-like game console that made one Verge editor’s kids laugh, cry, and ask for more playtime, even when they were sick. The motion-based game play isn’t perfect, but it has won over plenty of parents — and it’s on sale for $239 at Amazon, down from its current MSRP of $299. That’s a healthy discount, though only slightly better than the Nex’s original $250 price.Like so many other gadgets, the Nex Playground became a victim of RAMageddon when its price went up in April. It got a $60 discount shortly after for Amazon’s week…

The National Security Agency has lost access to a powerful A.I. model developed by Anthropic amid the Trump administration’s brawl with the start-up, U.S. officials said, depriving the intelligence agency of a tool that has impressed and alarmed its analysts with how good it is at finding software weaknesses.This month the Trump administration imposed export controls on Anthropic, citing national security concerns. That action forced Anthropic to pull back the release of its most advanced models, known as Mythos 5 and Fable 5.The N.S.A.’s cybersecurity analysts had been testing versions of Anthropic’s tools when the latest models were unplugged.The controlled…

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health, with support from Sightsavers, has commenced preparations for a mass treatment campaign targeting over one million children against schistosomiasis, a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), contracted from infected freshwater. The preparations began with a two-day stakeholders’ planning meeting on schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, held in Kaduna on Tuesday. Speaking during the meeting, the State Coordinator for NTDs, Zainab Haruna, stated that the programme was designed to protect children who are most vulnerable to the disease and often lack access to treatment. “Our target is to treat school-aged children from five to 14 years, as…

By Sarah Rainsford, in RomeEven for sun-loving Italy, current temperatures are extreme for June.The list of cities issued with a red alert warning is long and set to grow on Wednesday, with the most sweltering spots in the centre and north of the country.As the temperature climbed this week, the government reintroduced measures to help workers most exposed to the heat: either those baking outside, like farmers and construction workers, or those indoors with poor ventilation. It means certain businesses can suspend or reduce their activity when the temperature is exceptionally high, then access state funds for furlough payments to…

HOUSTON — Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start for Portugal? Here, in Houston, was your answer.In a FIFA World Cup defined so far by big names — with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland leading the race for the Golden Boot — Ronaldo has now joined the party, scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.”I’m back! I’m back!” he shouted, in English, looking straight down the camera, at full time. A message had been sent, and Ronaldo wanted to make it absolutely clear.He was the only truly global superstar missing. No longer. At 41,…

Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. He  surpassed fellow Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems. Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Burna Boy and Tems were previously tied with eight entries each on the prestigious chart. However, Burna Boy secured a ninth entry through his collaboration with Colombian singer, Shakira on the official FIFA World…

Chaka Technologies Ltd has launched Hisa, a new investment application that replaces the company’s existing Chaka trading platform and introduces a range of new features aimed at making investing more accessible for retail users. The launch comes as digital investment platforms continue to compete for a larger share of Nigeria’s growing retail investor market. According to the company, Hisa provides investors with access to Nigerian stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through a single platform. Existing Chaka users will automatically transition to the new app, retaining their portfolios, account details, and transaction histories. The platform introduces several new features, including automated…

A U.N. report released on Tuesday accused Israeli security forces of abuse and deliberate killings of Palestinian children eight months after Israel and Hamas reached a truce in the Gaza Strip.The report was compiled by an independent commission of three senior international jurists who investigated the violence. It concluded that the killings were part of a strategy to destroy the future of Palestinians in Gaza and said that this amounted to genocide.The commission also documented killings of Palestinian children by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank, which it said were war crimes.The report considers anyone under 18 to…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be ‘enjoying the final’ with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed plans to include United States President Donald Trump in the trophy presentation ceremony at the World Cup final.“We will be together with the president, enjoying the final, and handing the trophy to the winner – of course, together,” Infantino said during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday morning.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAsked to clarify that he and Trump would present the trophy together at the match…