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Ex-governor's 6,000-acre 1930 buy grew to 201,000-acre park gift by 1962
Percival P. Baxter dedicated over thirty years of his life to creating Baxter State Park in Maine, now one of North America's largest state parks. His vision was to maintain the land's natural beauty,…
How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection
Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that …
Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, his party says
A senior member of Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death after taking part in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday. The incident h…
Putin orders 15,500 additional troops for Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday boosting the size of the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year. Putin’s order comes as both Russia and Ukraine suffer moun…
Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump. The first…
In Japan, anti-foreigner fake news drives far-right gains
Japan risks being pulled into a spiral of online disinformation about foreign crime that is stoking xenophobia and playing into the hands of the far-right, researchers warn. The trend is reportedly de…
Chinese team sets world record with swarm of 116 underwater drones
A Chinese team has set a world record for the most autonomous underwater drones operating at the same time, deploying more than a hundred of the small robots in a swimming pool test. The Guinness Worl…
Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns
[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and f…
Zimbabwe: MSD Warns of Heavy Rains, Lightning and Strong Winds
[263Chat] The country is expected to experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of localised heavy downpours, l…
Kenya: Jubilee Hits Back After Ruto's Church Remarks On Uhuru
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to take a swipe at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service, escalating a fresh …