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Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondentMichael BrownGiraffes in Uganda’s Kidepo ValleyGiraffes are one of the world’s most distinct and well-loved creatures, always thought to be one species.But now scientists at the International Union for Conservation of Nature say we can welcome three more species of the world’s tallest mammal.It’s not the first time researchers have suggested there are four species of these giants strolling on our planet, but the latest assessment puts an official stamp on it.How did scientists work it out? And what does it mean for the future of the animal?Scientists compared the skull size and head shape of…

The strategic role of Mauritius as an investment gateway to Africa and a trusted partner for Chinese enterprises seeking to expand their footprint therein was at the core of exchanges during a courtesy call by a high-level delegation from the business community of the People’s Republic of China on the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr (Mrs) Jyoti Jeetun, yesterday in Ebène. The delegation, led by Professor Donald Ah-Chuen and hosted by the ABC Group of Companies, comprised eminent Founders, Chief Executive Officers, and Senior Executives of Choice International Group, Youfang International, the China-Africa Business Council and the…

The committee chairperson congratulated the governor on the state winning the $500,000 PSC Leadership Challenge Award The Jigawa State Government has received commendation from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Care Services for its significant investments and reforms in the health sector. The committee, led by its chairman, Amos Gwamna Magaji, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi earlier today at the Government House, Dutse, as part of its official oversight tour. Speaking during the visit, Mr Magaji expressed satisfaction with the state’s achievements, particularly its dedication to funding healthcare. “Your Excellency, we are proud, and we are…

The Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, has confirmed that Eberechi Eze is set to complete his move to Arsenal but has been urged to find replacements by his clearly frustrated manager, Oliver Glasner.Palace will head to Norway for the second leg of their Conference League playoff against Fredrikstad on an artificial surface with a 1-0 lead thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header. But with Eze having pulled out on the morning of the game citing illness after Arsenal agreed a fee worth up to £67.5m for the England forward on Wednesday evening, they struggled to break their opponents down and Parish…

In 2017, Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was The Handmaid’s Tale.While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on original movies—and even managed to persuade A-listers like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Martin Scorsese to come aboard—Hulu is starting to find its footing in features too, securing the exclusive rights to a large number of Oscar-nominated movies like A Real Pain and Anora. Below are some of our top picks for the best movies (original and otherwise) streaming on Hulu right now.Still looking for more great…

The government of Japan and the African Development Bank on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) agreement, which provides a framework for critical resource mobilization and development partnership for African countries. Under EPSA6, the Bank and JICA will work together to support regional member countries for the period 2026-2028, with a financial package of up to $5.5 billion – half a billion more than EPSA5 – while ensuring their debt sustainability. The brief signing ceremony by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, and African Development Bank…

Work in ProgressFollowing up a smash isn’t easy for anyone. For Young and Shymansky, the stakes are even higher.In November, ahead of recording her new LP at Electric Lady Studios in New York, Young entered a treatment center for five weeks to address her dependence on cocaine. By the New Year, she was back to the industry rat race, delivering a surprise star turn on “The Tonight Show” couch with Jimmy Fallon and making a much-hyped appearance at Coachella in April, as “Messy” was peaking.Prepping at Lollapalooza in Paris for her album’s release, Young, Shymansky and West weighed options for…

NewsFeedArgentine and Chilean fans hurled sticks, stones, and stun grenades during violent clashes at a Copa Sudamericana match in Buenos Aires that left 19 injured. Officials said at least 90 men and 5 women remain in custody. FIFA has condemned the “shocking” violence.Published On 21 Aug 202521 Aug 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will give final approval for the seizure of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining captives and ending the nearly two-year-old war, but on “terms acceptable to Israel”.Speaking to soldiers near Gaza on Thursday, Netanyahu said he was still set on approving plans for seizing Gaza City, the densely populated centre at the heart of the Palestinian enclave, forcibly displacing close to 1 million people and carrying out the systematic demolitions of Palestinian homes.“At the same time I have issued instructions to begin immediate negotiations for…

Top Indian startups in the real-money gaming space have begun shutting down operations after New Delhi effectively banned the sector through new legislation that’s now on the verge of becoming law. On Thursday, the upper house of the Indian Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 — proposing to completely ban real-money gaming while aiming to promote casual online games and e-sports. The vote came just a day after the bill cleared the lower house, leaving only presidential assent before it becomes law — a formality expected to happen soon. Shortly after the bill passed in…