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“Should I fight or should I film?” No, that’s not a Clash outtake. It’s what Artem Ryzhykov asked himself as he observed the Maidan Revolution in Kyiv in 2014 — a protest that sprawled over several months, as citizens took to the streets to bring down the Russian puppet leader President Yanukovych, in an uprising that presaged the war that has now engulfed Ukraine. The protest began with a surge of hope and fervor and ended in a bloodbath; Ryzhykov himself got hit by a pair of bullets (we hear the two shots as he’s filming). “My camera was blown…

Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change Maina Talia has told Al Jazeera that his country is fighting to stay above rising sea levels and needs “real commitments” from other countries that will allow Tuvaluans to “stay in Tuvalu” as the climate crisis worsens.The low-lying nation of nine atolls and islands, which is situated between Australia and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean, is fighting to maintain its sovereignty by exploring new avenues in international diplomacy.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut, right now, the country needs help just to stay above water.“Coming from a country that is barely not one metre…

The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban, South Africa, under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.” Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the Government of South Africa, in collaboration with AfricaBio’s 8th Annual BIO Africa Convention, the conference will convene political leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, and youth to define Africa’s pathway toward stronger, more resilient health systems and reduce dependence on foreign aid. “CPHIA is a vital…

Looking for an Android smartphone with a unique twist, and missed out on Prime Day deals? Motorola is coming in clutch with a $300 markdown on the 2025 version of the Motorola Razer Ultra (8/10, WIRED Review) bringing the price down to a very reasonable $1,000.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuPhotograph: Julian ChokkattuPhotograph: Julian ChokkattuMotorolaRazr Ultra (2025)There’s a lot to like about the Motorola Razr Ultra beyond its compact and unique design. This model Razr is available in a variety of colors, but at least on my end, the discount is available on the Pantone colors Scarab and Rio Red. They’re both immediately…

With Africa facing a critical financing gap the African Development Bank Group and the Government of Zambia on Wednesday urged development partners to reimagine development financing as a strategic investment rather than aid. This urgent appeal was made at the 17th replenishment meeting (ADF-17) for the African Development Fund (ADF) in Lusaka, Zambia. Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group, emphasised, “This replenishment is not about aid. It is about investment with measurable returns.” He highlighted an ambitious framework where each donor dollar is projected to unlock $2.50 in additional capital, leveraging private capital and co-financing.…

One of South Africa’s most historic universities has suspended its activities following violent student unrest, which saw several buildings set on fire.The University of Fort Hare said several campus buildings, including the main administrative and student affairs offices at its main Alice Campus, were torched in petrol-bomb attacks. No injuries or deaths were reported, the university and the police said. But a student leader told state broadcaster SABC that two students were injured in clashes with security officers.The unrest reportedly followed changes to the way students are governed. Students have also been demanding the removal of the university’s vice-chancellor.The University…

The construction of the proposed Abia International Airport has ignited outrage among landowners in the Nsulu communities of Umuezenta, Umuelenwa, and Okpuala in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, who accuse the state government of fraud and injustice in the acquisition of their ancestral lands. While the Abia State government promotes the airport as a symbol of economic progress, displaced farmers say they have been shortchanged through opaque dealings, inadequate compensation, and lack of consultation. “We are not against development,” said community leader Emeka Nwankwo. “But this airport is being built on our tears.” Governor Alex Otti, who campaigned on…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday tweeted a video of his company’s first deployed massive AI system — or AI “factory” as Nvidia likes to call them. He promised this is the “first of many” such Nvidia AI factories that will be deployed across Microsoft Azure’s global data centers to run OpenAI workloads. Each system is a cluster of more than 4,600 Nvidia GB300 rack computers sporting the much-in-demand Blackwell Ultra GPU chip and connected via Nvidia’s super-fast networking tech called InfiniBand. (Besides AI chips, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also had the foresight to corner the market on InfiniBand when…