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US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…

North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans

North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans

Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to power When North Korea’s ruling party held a top-level meeting this month there were predictable boasts of unstoppable nuclear development and, more unexpectedly, a suggestion by Kim Jong-un that his country and the US “could get along” – provided that Washington recognised North Korea as a legitimate nuclear power. But for many North Korea watchers, the Workers’ party congress – held over several days just once every five years – was a rare opportunity to speculate...

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10 Easiest Crypto Coins to Mine in 2026 (Most Profitable Picks)

10 Easiest Crypto Coins to Mine in 2026 (Most Profitable Picks)

Many people first hear about crypto mining through stories from the early Bitcoin days. Someone left a laptop running overnight and mined coins that later became worth thousands of dollars. While those early opportunities are mostly gone, mining itself has not disappeared. It has simply evolved into a more mature industry where both individuals and large data centers participate in securing blockchain networks. Today, mining ranges from small home setups to massive facilities filled with specialized machines. Beginners still enter the space every day and often ask the same question: What is the easiest crypto to mine today? The answer...

Sweat Decks Simplifies Backyard Spa Construction with Full-Service Design and Installation

Sweat Decks Simplifies Backyard Spa Construction with Full-Service Design and Installation

Austin Texas — The backyard wellness industry is booming. Cold plunge videos generate hundreds of millions of views on social media every month. Barrel saunas are appearing in suburban backyards that five years ago would have settled for a hot tub. Outdoor showers are no longer a luxury—they are becoming standard in homes where wellness is a lifestyle, not a trend. The demand is real. The supply chain for building a complete backyard spa? A nightmare. A typical homeowner who wants a sauna and cold plunge must research brands for days. Barrel sauna or cabin sauna? Cedar or hemlock? Electric...

AI Speech Therapist Helps Thousands of Children Practice at Home Every Day

AI Speech Therapist Helps Thousands of Children Practice at Home Every Day

LOS ANGELES — One in twelve children in the United States has a speech or language disorder. That is roughly 7.7 million kids. Some struggle with specific sounds. Some cannot string sentences together at the expected age. Some have been diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, a neurological condition that makes it extraordinarily difficult for the brain to coordinate the movements needed to produce words. Some simply speak later than their peers, and their parents spend sleepless nights wondering if it is just a phase or something more. The standard treatment is speech-language therapy. Sessions are typically 30 minutes, once...

Spawned Launches Solana Tokens in Minutes, No Dev Team Required

Spawned Launches Solana Tokens in Minutes, No Dev Team Required

LOS ANGELES — Launching a token on Solana used to require a full developer team, custom smart contracts, AMM integration, frontend work, and tens of thousands of dollars in development costs. For many creators, DAOs, NFT communities, or DeFi projects, that technical barrier killed their project before it even left the planning stage. Even projects with strong communities, innovative ideas, or real-world use cases could stall simply because the technical and financial hurdles were too high. Spawned (https://spawned.com) eliminates that barrier entirely. With its AI-powered token launchpad, creators can go from concept to live trading on Solana in just minutes,...

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‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer

Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…

A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen

The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week’s Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.

Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker

Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker

One of the most trusted leakers for Call of Duty will no longer share confidential information about the gaming franchise after being hit with a cease and desist order. TheGhostOfHope (also known to the community as “Hope”) announced on X that he is complying with legal demands from developer Activision to “stop leaking and disseminating confidential information related to Call of Duty/Activision.” “Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information,” Hope said. “Cheers for these past few years.” Hope gained a reputation for sharing reliable information about past, …...

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