DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines The $100m plan is part of Washington’s efforts to secure access to critical minerals as the DRC struggles with rebel groups…
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects. Save Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
The penalties come amid calls for greater oversight, as the company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on its platforms. Predictive market platform Kalshi has punished three unnamed United States…
Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead
Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo. Lamine Yamal was injured while converting a penalty in Barcelona’s Spanish league win…
Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley
Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Manchester City completed its ominous, late-season rise to the top…
Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders’ level meeting with Russia. Turkiye is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring…
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea’s prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reform during his visit. Pope Leo has visited one of Equatorial Guinea’s most notorious prisons, criticising…
What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security?
EXPLAINER What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security? Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.…
How Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Sabastian Sawe has always had a propensity to surprise. Having never competed on the road, the Kenyan began the 2022 Seville half marathon as a pacemaker, proceeded to drop everybody…
How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?
The Stream How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis? We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict. Water…