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Government should identify and prosecute profiteers of insecurity around the mines An investigative report, ‘The Shadow Owners,’ published by the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Limited (AERE) has alleged that the country’s worsening insecurity in several mineral-rich states is being driven by powerful economic interests seeking control of the country’s vast solid mineral deposits. The report challenged the long-held narratives that ethnic divisions, religious extremism, herder-farmer’s clashes over open grazing are sole reasons for conflicts, arguing that such explanations obscure a much larger bloody enterprise built around resource exploitation. Indeed, the report stated that terror is being used as…

The prisons these men helped run are part of a detention system in which the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) says the torture and ill-treatment of civilians is “systematic and widespread”.It says former detainees describe beatings, electric shocks, mock executions and sexual violence, with civilians often detained arbitrarily and families given little information.The Kremlin has accused the OHCHR of bias. In May this year, the UN added Russia to its blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones – allegations Russia dismissed as “groundless lies”.Ukrainian authorities say more than 16,000 civilians have been taken captive or disappeared.…

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said Monday that he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” for his campaign after a woman accused the Democratic nominee of sexually assaulting her in 2021 — but calls for Platner to exit the race quickly grew.Platner and his campaign denied the assault allegations by Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, as reported in a Politico article. Platner, a Marine veteran and oysterman who rocketed to his party’s nomination this year on a populist, progressive message, is seeking to unseat five-term incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, the only Republican in Congress from…

If your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date.From tightening loose screws on furniture to repairing electronics, the PixelDrive is designed to handle a wide range of household projects. Hoto includes 30 screwdriver bits that cover many of the most common screw types, all neatly organized in a small cylindrical case. It also offers six adjustable torque settings, allowing you to use less power…

Save the Children says families in and around the besieged city of el-Obeid are facing increasingly difficult living conditions.More than 5,500 children have been newly displaced by fighting over the strategic Sudanese city of el-Obeid, and thousands more are at risk, Save the Children has warned.“As families arrive in displacement sites and into local communities, they face increasingly difficult living conditions,” the international charity said in a statement. “Many are struggling to access adequate shelter, clean water, healthcare and education services, while overcrowding is placing additional pressure on already limited resources.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listEl-Obeid is home…

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers discovered two unusual molecules in rye pollen that appeared to slow tumor growth in animal studies. Despite the promising findings, the research reached a dead end because scientists could not determine the molecules’ exact three dimensional structures. Now, chemists at Northwestern University have solved that long standing mystery. By constructing the molecules from scratch in the laboratory, they confirmed the precise structures of secalosides A and B for the first time. With an accurate molecular blueprint available, researchers can now investigate how these compounds from rye pollen, which comes from a cereal crop widely grown…

That defensive solidity begins with Unai Simon.The Spain goalkeeper continues to rewrite history as he extended his remarkable run without letting in a goal at the World Cup to a record 609 minutes, keeping Cristiano Ronaldo and company at bay in Dallas. “Portugal dictated most of the game, but Rafael Leao did not offer that extra spark, neither did the other substitutes,” said Balague. “Spain defended in numbers and collectively, they tracked back a lot. They individually sorted out problems. So we haven’t needed a miracle save from Simon.” During this tournament, Simon has surpassed Walter Zenga’s mark of 517…

On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up will be “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” which is a remake of the original 1996 “Tomb Raider” game. Following that game’s release in February 2027, the splashy new title, “Tomb Raider: Catalyst,” will launch later that year. And while Amazon Games and developer Crystal Dynamics recently demo’d “Atlantis” for…

By Richard Nyong Good is the enemy of great.A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. A great man leaves a legacy and an indelible impact that outlives him. Three years ago, during a difficult season of illness, you heard about a young doctor, tired and defeated, complaining to no one in particular that he could not afford a house in Lagos and had been sleeping and coming to work from his car parked in the hospital.An average person would have listened and felt pity. A good person would have given the young doctor some money to find…

Info Edge, the parent company of job portal Naukri.com, announced in an exchange filing on Monday that it will acquire edtech platform Coding Ninjas. Additionally, the company informed the bourses that it will commit fresh Rs 180 crore to its startup fund. Following its board meeting held on Monday, the company said it will acquire the entire remaining shareholding of Sunrise Mentors, which operates the edtech platform Coding Ninjas, from its founders. Under the deal, Info Edge will purchase 74,741 equity shares at Rs 5,340.23 apiece, for a total consideration of approximately Rs 39.91 crore. The transaction will make Coding…