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Chartbook 473 Germany’s democratic earthquake: the AfD breakthrough in Sachsen-Anhalt and the question of an “alternative to the Alternative”.
Germany’s democracy has suffered an earthquake.
Dubai house prices fall year-on-year for first time since 2021
Dubai house prices fell year-on-year for the first time since 2021 in August, as sales prices dropped 1.7% and transaction values reached $6.4bn
Piracy: Police to launch maritime security onslaught in Calabar
The Cross River State police command says it will soon embark on Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes in the Calabar waterways, Between April and August…
TECNO’s CAMON Slim could be one of 2026’s best smartphones
The best smartphones are not always the ones with the longest specification sheets or the most expensive price tag. Sometimes, the products that stand out are the ones that make a clear argument about…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Wants to Use September and October to Restart Diplomatic Process
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine intends to use the coming two months to revive the diplomatic track toward ending the war, speaking in an interview with Axios that touched on the…
Now’s your chance to try out Nothing’s next products early
Nothing is inviting its community to test next-gen devices ahead of launch.
The best places in the world to plan a trip entirely around coffee
Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Triangle, Ethiopia's birthplace-of-coffee farm treks, Panama's rare Geisha beans — the destinations where coffee isn't a stop on the itinerary, it's the whole reason…
Costa puts EU taxes at heart of his grand budget tour
The European Council president is heading to Berlin, Warsaw and Madrid as EU capitals search for a landing zone on new sources of revenue for the bloc’s next long-term budget.
Rema reveals the one thing about fame that still makes him feel guilty
Nigerian singer Rema has opened up about the difficult balance between maintaining security as a major artiste and remaining accessible to fans who simply want to meet or take a picture with him.
15 Museum Exhibitions to See Across the US This Fall
Tony Cokes’s riffs on the video essay, a Grandma Moses retrospective, and Abbas Akhavan’s US museum debut are among the shows to look forward to this season.
Udog Forza gravel shoe review: distinctive-looking, comfy and breathable
The Udog Forza gravel shoe stands out in a crowd and is comfortable enough to be unnoticeable when riding
Wisconsin cheese, Maine seafood, Kentucky appliances: Trump’s Canada tariffs punch swing states just before the midterms
Section 338 of Smoot-Hawley has sat unused for 96 years; Canada's Mark Carney says the move is designed to "destroy" its auto industry.
FBR Forces More Steel Makers to Pay Rs. 5/Unit Electricity Tax
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded the list of iron and steel manufacturers subject to a sales tax … Read More The post FBR Forces More Steel Makers to Pay Rs.
Pakistan through to Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals as Nashra leads Hong Kong rout
Pakistan booked their place in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals after spinner Nashra Sandhu’s triggered a 72-run drubbing of Hong Kong, China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday…
NNPCL reacts as NDLEA intercepts branded truck with 2,145kg cannabis
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has clarified that the vehicle the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, intercepted with 2,145kg of cannabis concealed in a compartment…
Authorities deploy drones to monitor traffic as GARID drainage works cause congestion
Authorities have intensified monitoring of traffic on major roads in Accra as ongoing drainage construction under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project continues to…
Kyiv Declares Drone Threats Despite Supposed 3-Day Ceasefire
Kyiv has warned locals of multiple Russian drones approaching on Monday evening, hours before Russia’s proposed ceasefire is set to expire – though there had also been contradictory reports over…
Mount Kenya wildfire destroys 8,700 hectares of vegetation
The fire is said to have started near Rutundu Lodge in the moorlands last week and spread rapidly due to strong winds and high temperatures.
Anietie Udoh appointed to international jury of 2026 NY Digital Awards
Nigerian marketing and communications professional, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed to the international jury of the 2026 NY Digital Awards, read more Anietie Udoh appointed to international jury of…
Comment: The Chancellor bears the main responsibility for the debacle in Saxony-Anhalt
With the election result in Saxony-Anhalt, a "securely right-wing extremist party" is gaining a government perspective. Friedrich Merz actively contributed to this AfD success.
Second Festivalgoer Death Reported at Burning Man 2026
A 60-year-old man was found dead at his camp in Black Rock City, Nev., on Sept. 5.
Glenn Close’s ‘Hunger Games’ Transformation Blows Fans Away After New Teaser: ‘Absolutely Unrecognizable’
"Nobody plays a villain like Glenn Close," one fan adds on X The post Glenn Close’s ‘Hunger Games’ Transformation Blows Fans Away After New Teaser: ‘Absolutely Unrecognizable’ appeared first on…
Oyo police rescue 17 children, bust interstate child-stealing ring
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 17 children and arrested seven suspects over an alleged interstate child-stealing and human-trafficking network operating across parts of Nigeria.
Trump braces for midterms, crucial union vote as Labor Day shows 75,000 lost manufacturing jobs
Even as tariffs favor domestic producers, automation is limiting hiring gains—testing whether the president's blue-collar coalition holds through November.
What new Google Messages features are rolling out [September 2026]
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable.
Lee calls for partnership linking local content with global platforms
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France — President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for the establishment of a partnership linking promising local cultural content creators with global distribution platforms…
Trust in AI starts with human-AI boundaries
Customers are increasingly open to AI playing a bigger role in their relationships with brands, but there is a limit to how much control they are prepared to give it.
AI helps clarify complex array and interaction of risk factors contributing to alcohol use disorder
Explainable AI (xAI) models are illuminating the multiple risk factors that underlie the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a new study. Although some factors involved in AUD—including demographic, socioeconomic and genetic variables—are known, researchers typically study them in isolation, and their roles in…
Nvidia CEO: Artificial General Intelligence Has ‘Arrived’ With New OpenAI Model
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang once again trumpeted the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Huang congratulated OpenAI in a Sunday (Sept. 6) post on social platform X after the startup released its latest AI model, which was trained on Nvidia’s chips. “From ChatGPT to o1 to Astra in 4 years,” Huang said in the post.
Dangote Refinery Launches Landmark N2.2trn IPO, Targets 10m Shareholders
In what promises to be a defining moment in Africa’s capital market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited formally began the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO)…
Middle East Crypto Activity Triples to $350 Billion Amid Ongoing Conflict, Report Finds
The Iran conflict has increased demand for digital assets to preserve and transfer wealth, while Gulf crypto businesses have kept operating through disruption, the Bitcoin Policy Institute says.
Nasty Rhode Island governor rematch raises accusations of opioid peddling, nepotism and who’s the real outsider
Helena Foulkes outraised Gov. Dan McKee and turned his handling of a $571 million bridge into her top attack line. Four years ago, he beat her.
The world has enough Crude Oil and not enough diesel
Crude Oil trades just under $91.00 after adding 1.6% on Monday. The grind has run roughly $10 from the $81.00 area in nine sessions, and not a barrel has stopped being produced in any of them.
Germany: Cautious growth outlook – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO’s Chief Economist Germany, Alexander Krüger, notes that German economic output is rising and the bank has raised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3% and for 2027 to 1.1%.
US-Europe Investment Gap Widens Due to AI Surge
The US-Europe investment gap is growing as AI drives American venture capital. Discover why Europe is falling behind and what tech leaders must do.
Govt Drops Biggest Petrol Bomb on Public Since July
The federal government has decided to increase the prices of motor spirit (MS) petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the … Read More The post Govt Drops Biggest Petrol Bomb on Public Since July…
GTA 6 Will Launch Digitally at Midnight Around the World, So Of Course Fans Are Already Planning to Set Their Console Locations to New Zealand
Rockstar will launch Grand Theft Auto 6 at midnight local time in most countries on November 19 — meaning some fans are already planning to adjust their console region and play early.
More time spent playing video games is linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in adolescents
A study of over 5,600 teenagers links video gaming to differences in brain structure, like a thinner cerebral cortex. However, these associations vary depending on whether adolescents engage in solo…
Targeted school intervention outperforms media lessons for teens at risk of gaming disorder
School-based prevention programs are designed to help protect adolescents from gaming disorder and problematic online habits.
Workshops Educate African Researchers On How to Publish With IEEE
Many researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda struggle to access and publish scientific and technical articles because of financial barriers including publishing fees and subscriptions to…
JMGO’s New Projectors Go Big on Brightness and Refresh Rate. I Had a Look at IFA 2026
The new Iris series has a 120Hz refresh rate and lots of lumens. Here’s how they look.
“Technology Must Remain the Servant”: Ghana Urges Ethical AI and Workplace Discipline at HR Café
By Sharon Zoe Williams As public institutions rapidly embrace artificial intelligence and digital governance, governments must ensure that technology serves as an enabler rather than a master, while aggressively rooting out workplace laxity and professional nonchalance. This caution was a central message delivered by Hon.
Uber and Wayve Launch UK’s First Supervised Robotaxi Rides
Uber and Wayve have launched 15 supervised robotaxis in London. Learn how the rides work, why safety drivers remain and what comes next for riders and Uber.
How the mouse brain learns from a single experience
Sometimes, even a single experience can be highly impactful, prompting humans and other animals to change their behavior or influencing their future choices.
The Guardian view on skin cancer: fear the heat of the sun | Editorial
With melanoma cases rising, the UK must learn from public health campaigns elsewhere New climate risks bring with them new health risks.
Before You Paste Anything Into ChatGPT, Check This List
Before pasting passwords, medical records, source code, or company data into ChatGPT, use this checklist to decide what should stay private.
Entangled particles revive a 35-year-old test of the Standard Model
Physicists at the BESIII Collaboration have breathed new life into a decades-old test of one of the Standard Model's most important ideas, using a technique that had gone almost untouched by…
Organic farming outperforms wildflower strips on profits while both improve farm biodiversity
What makes more sense when farming wheat—strips of wildflowers along fields or organic farming? Both options provide financial support via the European Union as environmentally friendly and…
Grindr to pay £26 million to settle lawsuit after allegedly sharing users HIV status
Grindr has settled a UK lawsuit that alleged it violated UK privacy law by sharing information, including HIV status, with third parties.
Burjeel adds Sharjah’s first PET/CT cancer service
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Burjeel Specialty Hospital has introduced Sharjah’s first positron emission tomography/computed tomography service, giving cancer patients in the emirate access to advanced molecular imaging for diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up.
Viral Outcry: Eight Months After THISDAY Expose, Lagos Hospitals’ Payment Woes Persist
Omolabake Fasogbon Eight months after THISDAY newspaper investigation uncovered the dangerous monopoly in the payment system across Lagos public health facilities, and the havoc this state-designed…
El Niño is here: South Africa must pay for prevention now
A hotter, drier summer could bring food insecurity, unsafe water, heat illness and infectious disease outbreaks. We cannot claim these consequences were unforeseen.
'The Half-Life 2 of AI': Saber executive thinks the controversial tech will create great games someday — but I’m not so sure
Saber Interactive doubles down on its enthusiasm for AI in game development — but are you sold?
A health MOT is just one step towards prevention | Letters
Tackling social and economic conditions must come first, writes Dr Louise Lawson . Plus letters from James Hibberd , Bob Forster and Dr Giles Youngs Devi Sridhar is right to welcome free cholesterol testing on the NHS in England and blood pressure checks in pharmacies. Such measures can help identify health risks earlier.
Earth's moon could have formed in just 5 hours after giant impact
One day in history about 4.5 billion years ago was a dramatic one for Earth, potentially giving our planet an instant moon and an almighty headache all in one go.