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BREAKING: Again, Nigerian Security Operatives Arrest Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore

26 July 2021

Security operatives have again arrested human rights activist and Amnesty International designated Prisoner of Conscience, Omoyele Sowore. SaharaReporters gathered that Sowore was arrested for attending the court cases of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and #BuhariMustGo protesters at the Federal High Court, Abuja. As part of an aggressive measure put in place to deny lawyers, journalists and other court observers access to the premises for the proceeding, the court was on Monday heavily guided by Department of State Services' (DSS) agents and policemen. Eyewitnesses say the security operatives manhandled Sowore before carting him away.Just Arrested… [...]

I Dare You To Come After Me, You Are About To Learn A Lesson If You Touch Me — Bakare Dares Buhari

26 July 2021

The senior pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has said it is time for war against President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime, saying he will no longer pay visits to the president who he once supported. Bakare, in his speech, did not make a direct reference to Buhari in his latest tirade but before now, Bakare had revealed that he visited the president to advise him on national issues, but the president often failed to heed his advice. He had once said, “The country's security architecture even worsened (such) that we cannot sleep with two eyes closed. It's so bad… [...]

IPOB Identifies Archbishop, Anambra Oil Magnate, Others As Traitors Who Aided Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest, Extradition

26 July 2021

Nnamdi Kanu The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has revealed more Nigerians of Igbo extraction who allegedly helped the Nigerian government in the abduction and extradition of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya. The group alleged that the Archbishop of the Anglican Communion in Enugu, Emmanuel Chukwuma, former Abia Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu and Anambra Oil magnate, Arthur Eze played certain roles in how the IPOB leader, whose trial begins today (Monday), was captured by Kenyan authorities in June. Nnamdi Kanu AFP This was contained in a statement by the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, to SaharaReporters on Monday. According to… [...]

Radio Biafra-Sacked Simon Ekpa Orders IPOB Members To Observe Sit-At-Home For Nnamdi Kanu

26 July 2021

Simon Ekpa Simon Ekpa, the just disengaged broadcaster of Radio Biafra and a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a sit-at-home order for all Igbos, particularly supporters of Biafra agitation. The directive, according to Ekpa, is to show solidarity with the IPOB leader who is expected to appear before the Federal High Court, Abuja today (Monday). Simon Ekpa Ekpa, who is a Nigerian-Finnish, gave the directive in a tweet on his official Twitter handle. He also enjoined all supporters of Biafra freedom to update their social media profile pictures to that of the fugitive. “Everyone in… [...]

Nigerian Police Arrest IPOB Members Showing Solidarity With Nnamdi Kanu At Abuja Court

26 July 2021

Protesting IPOB members at the Federal High Court, Abuja Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been arrested by the police at the Federal High Court in Abuja where their leader, Nnamdi Kanu is standing trial The IPOB members were at the court to show solidarity with Kanu, who is standing trial for charges that include terrorism and treasonable felony. Protesting IPOB members at the Federal High Court, Abuja Sahara Reporters Media Some of them wore Jewish attire and could be heard chanting slogans in support of the IPOB leader and demanding his freedom. After a policeman initially… [...]

Nigeria’s Secret Police Storm Hotel, Arrest Two ‘Americans’ For Taking Pictures Of Abuja Federal High Court

26 July 2021

The State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two foreigners who are guests at Treasure Suites, a hotel opposite the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, for taking pictures of the court premises from their hotel balcony. The foreigners, who were white and assumed to be Americans by police officers at the scene, were taken away in a white Toyota Hilux vehicle by SSS agents and police officers, PeoplesGazette reports. “They even entered the hotel and got the manager to show them their CCTV footage to be able to locate one… [...]

Nigerian Policeman Threatens To Shoot Protesting Suspected IPOB Member At Nnamdi Kanu's Trial

26 July 2021

A police officer has threatened to shoot at a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Some suspected IPOB members, including the one threatened by the policeman, were at the court to show solidarity with their embattled leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the police officer was heard telling the people to leave the court premises and go elsewhere. He was also seen chasing one of the IPOB members. It is not clear what had transpired but the officer during the pursuit brought out a gun and later cautioned… [...]

BREAKING: Presidency Confirms SaharaReporters’ Story As Buhari Visits London For ‘Medical Checkup, Summit’ Today

26 July 2021

Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday (today) travel to London, United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021-2025, the presidency said in a statement. According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, the summit will “provide a platform for partners to chart a way forward towards transforming education systems in partner countries, through exchange of best practices”. Muhammadu Buhari Adesina said the summit will be co-hosted by Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister, and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. He added that the President will also spend some days for an earlier… [...]

BREAKING: Benin Republic Security Operatives Have Removed Igboho’s Handcuffs, Granted Him Access To Wife—Yoruba Group

26 July 2021

Sunday Igboho Security operatives in Benin Republic have removed the leg chain and handcuffs put on Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Ighoho. The Communications Manager of Ilana Omo Oodua, Maxwell Adeleye, made this known to The PUNCH on Monday. Sunday Igboho He said, “We are pleased to inform all Yoruba people and well-wishers that the security operatives in Benin Republic have removed leg chain and handcuffs from Chief Ighoho since Saturday evening. “Chief Ighoho’s wife has now been granted access to meet her husband three times daily. “Medical personnel provided by our legal team have examined Chief Sunday… [...]

Accreditation Of Only 10 Media Bodies To Cover Nnamdi Kanu's Trial, A Sign It Won't Be Fair—Group

26 July 2021

Nnamdi Kanu The Niger Delta Initiative Austria (NDIA) has demanded the unconditional and immediate release from detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and other political prisoners held by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The group also called for the release of the 5 Nigerian activists arrested together with a blind Saxophonist at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre for wearing #BuhariMustGo T-shirts. Nnamdi Kanu Also according to the group, the restriction of press coverage of Kanu's trial is enough reason to know the trial will not be free and fair. The Department of… [...]

Liberia: If You Haven't Seen Liberia's Olympics Uniform, You're Missing Out Big Time

26 July 2021

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo is finally here - a year after the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the games. [...]

South Africa: Tiger Brands Recalls Millions of Canned Products

26 July 2021

[allAfrica] Over 20 million canned products including beans, sweetcorn, peas and spaghetti produced by Tiger Brands' Koo and Hugo have been recalled following the detection of defective side seams in cans. [...]

Africa: Over 400 Million Africans Live Below Poverty Line - Report

26 July 2021

[Monitor] At least 450 million people in Africa are projected to remain poor by 2030, according to a new report. [...]

Tanzania: Govt Acts Against Maize Price Drop

26 July 2021

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- The government, through the ministry of Agriculture, is taking several measures in an effort to stabilise maize prices which have fallen significantly in the past few months. [...]

Uganda: City Robberies Expose Flaws in CCTV Project

26 July 2021

[Monitor] On Independence Day in 2018, President Museveni listened attentively as former police acting director for ICT Felix Baryamwisaki demonstrated how CCTV cameras detect unusual building up of a crowd and set off an alarm in the control room. [...]

South Africa: Aspen Confirms Release of Covid-19 Vaccines to Johnson & Johnson for Supply to South Africa

26 July 2021

[Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited] Aspen is pleased to confirm that the first supplies to South Africa of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, from the new API source located in Europe, will be released to Johnson & Johnson from its flagship Gqeberha-based manufacturing site later today. These vaccines will be further distributed throughout South Africa in line with the various distribution arrangements between Johnson & Johnson, the National Department of Health and other stakeholders. In addition, vaccines from these batch [...]

Kenya: High Taxes, Illegal Practices Killing Fish Factories in Nyanza

26 July 2021

[Nation] A private fish processing factory in Homa Bay County hired 210 people when it began operations in the region two years ago. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Presses Ahead With Economic Reforms - Mohadi

26 July 2021

[The Herald] Zanu PF's economic revival process will not be deterred by economic saboteurs as the party is people-centred and will strive to ensure peoples' lives are transformed, the party's Vice President and Second Secretary, Cde Kembo Mohadi, has said. [...]

Zimbabwe: Seedco Helps Farmers Manage Losses

26 July 2021

[The Herald] Farmers must safeguard and secure their harvest against deterioration and spoilage if they are to minimise post-harvest losses, SeedCo's head of agronomy, Mrs Wendy Madzura advised. [...]

Gambia: 'There Is Great Potential in Our Fisheries Industry'

26 July 2021

[The Point] James F. P. Gomez, the minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters has said that The Gambia has great potential in the fisheries industry but was quick to add that, to achieve those potentials, "we need to develop certain issues in the industry." [...]

Sierra Leone: Gambia, Sierra Leone Sign Joint Commission to Boost Economic Cooperation

26 July 2021

[The Point] BANJUL, 14 July 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Wednesday morning signed a Joint Commission with the Internal Affairs Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mr. David Panda Noah, at his office in Banjul. [...]

Gambia: Jah Oil Company Ranked 2nd Biggest Taxpayer in Gambia

26 July 2021

[The Point] Out of top 100 most taxpayer companies in The Gambia, Jah Oil Company has been ranked 2nd highest tax payer for 2020. [...]

Gambia: Barrow's Govt & Hikes in Prices of Essential Commodities

26 July 2021

[The Point] For the past six months, Gambians have raised serious concerns about the rapid hikes in essential commodity prices, which many believe President Adama Barrow's government fails to address. [...]

South Africa: Tiger Brands Recalls 20 Million Canned Food Products After Leak Poses Contamination Risk

26 July 2021

[Daily Maverick] A welding defect in KOO and Hugo's cans dating back to 2019 forced the recall, which may cost Tiger Brands more than half a billion rand. [...]

South Africa: MEC David Maynier On Adjusted Alert Level 3 a Welcome Lifeline for Businesses in the Western Cape

26 July 2021

[Govt of SA] We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the whole of South Africa will be moving to Adjusted Alert Level 3 with immediate effect, which includes the easing of restrictions on the economy which will be a lifeline for many businesses in the Western Cape. [...]

South Africa: Western Cape Law Enforcement On High Alert Over Taxi Violence Threat

26 July 2021

[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape law enforcement agencies are bracing for a coordinated response to potential violent attacks that may arise as a result of the closure of a taxi route and ranks in Bellville and Mbekweni. [...]

Angola: Angola a Top Target for Global Cyber Crooks

26 July 2021

[CAJ News] Luanda -- ANGOLA has emerged the most vulnerable country as professional cyber criminals from around the world target Africa's burgeoning population of mobile phone users. [...]

Egypt: Sisi Directs to Keep Up Economic Performance Rates to Ensure Stability

26 July 2021

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed to keep up the economic performance rates in order to ensure stable monetary and financial conditions in the country. [...]

South Africa: Employment and Labour Warns Public of Fake Electrical Contractors

26 July 2021

[Govt of SA] Beware fake electrical contractors, Department of Employment and Labour warns public [...]

South Africa: Covid-19 - Unions Should Push Harder for Teachers to Get Vaccinated

26 July 2021

[GroundUp] Schools reopened on Monday with over 430,000 teachers vaccinated against Covid-19. This is good news. But many tens of thousands of teachers remain unvaccinated. Both the education department and unions should be doing more to get hesitant teachers vaccinated. Unfortunately, prevarication and mixed messages are not helping. [...]

Kenya: Safaricom to Hide Lipa Na M-Pesa IDs

26 July 2021

[Nairobi News] Safaricom is set to start blocking the contact details of Lipa na M-Pesa users. [...]

Nigeria: Passengers Stranded As Youths Shut Down East-West Road in Port Harcourt

26 July 2021

[Daily Trust] Angry youths of Eleme in Rivers have shut down the Eleme axis of the East-West road in Port Harcourt, leaving hundreds of passengers and commuters stranded early Monday. [...]

Kenya: Credit Extended to Private Sector Picks Up in 1Q21

26 July 2021

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Credit extended by the monetary banking system to the private sector increased in the first quarter of 2021, with loans to households being the key driver of growth. [...]

Uganda: UPDF Wazalendo Sacco Commissions a New Cash Branch At Mubende

26 July 2021

[Independent (Kampala)] Mubende, Uganda -- The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Wazalendo SACCO has commissioned a cash branch at Chieftaincy of Mubende Rehabilitation Centre (CMRC), bringing the total number of cash operating branches to three. The other two being Bombo and Jinja branches. WSACCO has a total of 19 branches spread across the country. [...]

Uganda: Nxt Radio Launches On DStv

26 July 2021

[Observer] Next Media's NxT radio has been launched onto the DStv platform. During an event held at the Next media's headquarters in Naguru, it was announced that lovers of NxT radio will not only have to listen to their favourite presenters on 106.1 FM, but will also be able to watch them live on DStv channel 898 while in studio. [...]

Al Jazeera condemns raid on its office by Tunisian forces

26 July 2021

Al Jazeera Media Network says it views the closure of its office 'as an attack on press freedom'. [...]

Saudi Arabia suspends $2B sale of desalination plant

26 July 2021

The disruption, blamed on the coronavirus pandemic, is seen as a setback to the kingdom's privatisation plans. [...]

Get ready for biggest criminal trial in Vatican’s modern history

26 July 2021

A cardinal and nine others are accused of bleeding the Vatican of tens of millions of dollars in donations. [...]

Norway ten years after the Utøya massacre

26 July 2021

Multicultural and multireligious Norway is here to stay, and undefeatedly so. [...]

Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate

26 July 2021

The billionaire from Tripoli is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM. [...]

World reacts to Tunisia’s political turmoil

26 July 2021

Here are some reactions from around the world to Tunisian president's decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the PM. [...]

South Africa & The Zuma Factor | Start Here

26 July 2021

What’s behind the recent unrest in South Africa? [...]

Afghanistan’s neighbours need to step in if they want stability

26 July 2021

If the Taliban take over Kabul or another civil war starts, chaos would spread across the region. [...]

Column: That time I met KKK Grand Wizard David Duke

26 July 2021

In his column recalling past interviews, A. Craig Copetas describes an encounter with the leader of the Ku Klux Klan. [...]

French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests

26 July 2021

New law extends use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. [...]

Tunisia crisis: Clashes at parliament day after PM sacked – Live

26 July 2021

Clashes around army-barricaded parliament a day after President Saied removed the gov’t, legislature following rallies. [...]

Investors in China’s $100bn private education business are stuck

26 July 2021

For now, investors are stuck between marking down their portfolios drastically or getting battered in a sell-off. [...]

Tunisia police storm Al Jazeera office in Tunis

26 July 2021

Security forces involved in the raid said they were carrying out instructions and asked all journalists to leave. [...]

Under pressure, Iranian MPs postpone internet restriction bill

26 July 2021

The legislation aims to criminalise the use of blocked services, hand some internet controls to armed forces. [...]

What we know so far about Tunisia’s political crisis

26 July 2021

Tunisia faces political, economic crisis again as President Saied removes PM Mechichi, suspends Parliament. [...]

India’s pandemic-hit lunchbox men battle food delivery start-ups

26 July 2021

Mumbai's renowned 'dabbawalas' partner with a trendy restaurant chain to take on India's billion-dollar start-ups. [...]

UK: Structures of power and systems of exclusion

26 July 2021

Community activist Temi Mwale and political activist Athian Akec are on a mission to end youth violence in the UK. [...]

Lebanon: President Aoun holds consultations to name PM-designate

26 July 2021

Former premier and billionaire businessman Mikati looks set to receive the majority of the votes. [...]

‘When the blood starts’: Spike in Ahmadi persecution in Pakistan

26 July 2021

Attacks and blasphemy cases against minority sect spike, driven by rise of far-right group and a religious campaigner. [...]

Japan’s 13-year-old Nishiya wins Olympics skateboarding gold

26 July 2021

Momiji Nishiya has become the country's youngest gold medal winner at 13. [...]

PM Imran Khan’s party wins Pakistan-administered Kashmir polls

26 July 2021

Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf wins majority of seats in legislative assembly election, preliminary results say. [...]

Bitcoin soars on hopes of wider acceptance

26 July 2021

The surge came on the heels of positive comments from Elon Musk as well as on news of potential use by Amazon, Twitter. [...]

Man accused of trying to kill Mali president dies in custody

26 July 2021

Suspect was arrested following the assassination attempt at Bamako's Grand Mosque on Tuesday. [...]

‘Unprecedented’: UN says Afghan civilian deaths up by 47 percent

26 July 2021

More women and children killed and wounded in the first half of 2021 than in the same period of any year since 2009. [...]

How Pakistan hockey went from world-beaters to Olympic absentees

26 July 2021

Pakistan has won a record four hockey World Cups but is now missing from its second successive Olympic Games. [...]

Whipps Cross Hospital patients evacuated after flooding

26 July 2021

Planned surgery and outpatient appointments at Whipps Cross Hospital are cancelled after "huge" floods. [...]

Stockwell Six: Fourth member of group to appeal against conviction

26 July 2021

Texo Johnson was one of six men to be wrongly jailed for a robbery in south London nearly 50 years ago. [...]

Speakers' Corner: Counter-terrorism police probe knife attack

26 July 2021

A 39-year-old woman suffered a slash injury to the face during the assault. [...]

London flooding: When a month of rain fell in one day

26 July 2021

From blocked roads to flooded homes, the deluge of rain has caused huge disruption to the capital. [...]

Noel Clarke: women make claims to police against the actor

26 July 2021

Police confirm "a number of women" have come forward with more allegations against actor Noel Clarke [...]

Joey Barton denies assaulting his wife Georgia

26 July 2021

The Bristol Rovers manager allegedly left his wife with a head injury in an attack in Kew, London. [...]

Covid blood clot patient: 'I put off having the jab'

26 July 2021

Aaron caught Covid-19 after he put off getting vaccinated, now he has blood clots on his lungs. [...]

Tara Hanlon jailed for over £5m money laundering offences

26 July 2021

Tara Hanlon was found to have five suitcases stuffed with cash at Heathrow Airport in October 2020. [...]

Air travel yet to meaningfully restart, says UK industry

26 July 2021

Bookings have not recovered due to the "frustrating" traffic light system, a trade group says. [...]

Coronavirus infections continue to fall in UK

26 July 2021

But any rise in cases linked to the 19 July unlocking is unlikely to show up in the daily data just yet. [...]

The repair team preserving an 18th Century home

26 July 2021

Meet the people who work to keep Dennis Severs' 18th Century house in Spitalfields open. [...]

Covid-19: Public artwork dedicated to pandemic NHS staff

26 July 2021

The exhibition honouring key workers visits Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and London. [...]

How to protect your mental health

16 March 2020

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. [...]

New guidance - what must I do?

28 September 2020

Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus. [...]

Coronavirus: What it does to the body

14 March 2020

What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? [...]

Covid: Why is social distancing coming to an end?

16 July 2021

Social distancing rules are changing across the UK. [...]

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country

26 July 2021

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. [...]

Tottenham sign Bryan Gil as Erik Lamela joins Sevilla

26 July 2021

Tottenham sign Sevilla winger Bryan Gil, with Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela joining the Spanish club as part of the deal. [...]

Tokyo Olympics: GB's Alex Yee wins silver in men's triathlon as Kristian Blummenfelt takes gold

26 July 2021

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold. [...]

Matt Grimes: Fulham eye move for Swansea City captain

26 July 2021

Fulham are interested in signing Swansea City captain Matt Grimes. [...]

Henry Lawrence: Wimbledon sign Chelsea full-back on loan

26 July 2021

League One club Wimbledon sign full-back Henry Lawrence from Premier League club Chelsea on a season-long loan. [...]

One-Day Cup: Alastair Cook helps Essex win as Yorkshire & Worcestershire chase big totals

25 July 2021

Former England captain Alastair Cook guides Essex to victory while Haseeb Hameed also shines with the bat in the One-Day Cup. [...]

Canada's first Indigenous governor general is installed

26 July 2021

Indigenous leader and advocate Mary Simon has been installed as Canada's governor general. [...]

Roads, stations submerged in London floods

26 July 2021

Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding across London on Sunday afternoon, sparking major transport delays. [...]

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high amid US withdrawal, UN says

26 July 2021

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan reached record levels in the first half of 2021, the United Nations warned Monday, noting that deaths and injuries spiked markedly from May when the United States and its allies began withdrawing troops from the country. [...]

Tunisia political turmoil deepens as President sacks prime minister, freezes parliament

26 July 2021

Tunisia's president dismissed the government and froze parliament on Sunday, prompting crowds to fill major cities in support of a move that dramatically escalated a political crisis, but that his opponents called a coup. [...]

Why would anyone trust Brexit Britain again?

24 July 2021

Just seven months after singing its praises, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is attempting to rewrite the Brexit deal he signed with the European Union. [...]

Decryption key comes too late for many victims of devastating ransomware attack

23 July 2021

On Thursday, the software company Kaseya announced that it could help unlock any of its customers' systems that were still inaccessible following a devastating ransomware attack early this month that took down as many as 1,500 businesses worldwide. But for many victims it was too little, too late. [...]

Vaccine inequality is costing tens of billions

23 July 2021

Vaccine inequity is undermining a "truly global economic recovery" from Covid-19, according to data released Thursday by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Oxford. [...]

How Taiwan is trying to defend against a cyber 'World War III'

24 July 2021

As China steps up military pressure on Taiwan, the self-governing island is preparing for the next big frontier of warfare: crippling cyberattacks. [...]

Carl Bernstein: Trump is a 'war criminal'

25 July 2021

Veteran journalist and author Carl Bernstein called former President Donald Trump a "war criminal" on "Reliable Sources" Sunday. [...]

Attacked, rejected and harassed: Asians around the world speak out on workplace discrimination

27 July 2021

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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters

18 September 2019

If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study. [...]

Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise

12 July 2019

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How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis

12 July 2019

Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints. [...]

Remember when Liz Hurley wore 'that' dress?

17 March 2020

Remember when Liz Hurley made fashion history at the premiere of a movie she wasn't even in? [...]

People in Japan thought skate culture was dangerous. Now it's going mainstream

23 July 2021

A teenager leaps into the air on his skateboard before thudding to the ground. Nearby, his friend rotates a board on his head while another uses zig-zags down concrete steps. [...]

Researchers identify 14 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci's family

19 July 2021

Decades-long research into Leonardo da Vinci's purported remains has revealed how many people currently alive can claim to be descendants of the family of the Renaissance genius and "Mona Lisa" painter: It's 14. [...]

Dolly Parton recreates iconic Playboy cover

21 July 2021

The celebrity fragrance may be primed for a comeback, with Dolly Parton announcing that her first-ever perfume, "Dolly -- Scent From Above," will launch Monday. [...]

Lessons from Amazonia's remotest tribes

16 July 2021

When you know Sebastião Salgado studied economics, something clicks in the great photographer's work. All the dots join up: the goldrush in Brazil, the oil fires in Kuwait, the famine in Ethiopia -- economics as an inescapable force, shaping lives and bending the planet to its will. [...]

Gillian Anderson says she won't wear a bra ever again

14 July 2021

Gillian Anderson says she is "not wearing a bra anymore," telling fans: "I don't care if my breasts reach my belly button." [...]

Airbnb suspends host for refusing vaccinated couple

24 July 2021

Which countries are tightening their Covid corsets and which are letting it all hang loose? CNN Travel reveals all in our latest weekend round-up. [...]

The fearless woman who filmed the real 'Jaws'

23 July 2021

She's become one of the most passionate and fearless shark advocates in the world, but Valerie Taylor had little interest in the predators during her younger years. [...]

China debuts world's fastest train

21 July 2021

A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour) has made its debut in Qingdao, China. [...]

The abandoned airport terminal where everything still works

18 July 2021

"The first thing you notice about New Orleans are the burying grounds -- the cemeteries -- one of the best things there are here" wrote Bob Dylan in his 2004 book "Chronicles: Volume One." [...]

The ghost towns left behind by an oil boom

16 July 2021

Past the small arched door, a narrow spiral stair leads up to the top of the windswept minaret, still standing tall even as almost everything around it has crumbled. [...]

This is what dinner party food looked like in the 1970s

11 January 2017

Ham and bananas hollandaise. Eggs in a cage. Beef tingler. [...]