The University of Oxford began human trials of its Ebola vaccine, raising hopes that the spread of the Bundibugyo strain may be halted before it becomes the biggest-ever outbreak. The virus has spread across much of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with officials there saying it had reached two new ...
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Europe steps up commitments to KyivEurope steps up commitments to Kyiv
Ukraine and its European allies on Monday announced a coalition to develop an anti-ballistic missile system to protect against Russian attacks. Europe has stepped up its commitments to Kyiv as the US pulls back from its role as the continent’s guardian: France’s president said Europe would defend itself “with blood, ...
US, China ramp up mineral investmentsUS, China ramp up mineral investments
China and the US are ramping up dual pushes to use state funds to bolster mineral supply chains. A new Beijing-backed mining investment firm is focused on shoring up overseas supplies of critical metals, Bloomberg reported, as fresh challenges from the US and Europe push China to “increase the number ...
Graham’s death may not shake loose his long-sought Russia sanctions billGraham’s death may not shake loose his long-sought Russia sanctions bill
The News Many senators see no more fitting tribute to their late colleague Lindsey Graham than passing his bipartisan Russia sanctions bill as soon as possible. That doesn’t mean they’ll be able to do it. “Slam dunks are getting tougher in the United States Senate,” Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., a ...
De Beers halts S. Africa mine outputDe Beers halts S. Africa mine output
De Beers is halting production at South Africa’s biggest diamond mine, with gemstone prices falling thanks to slowing demand and increased competition from lab-grown stones. The Venetia mine produces 40% of South Africa’s diamonds. De Beers managed to prevent prices sliding in the 1960s after the discovery of major reserves ...
An underrated sci-fi horror filmAn underrated sci-fi horror film
, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the star of and many other films, died last week aged 78. Obviously you’ve all seen , so perhaps this underrated sci-fi horror might be worth checking out. “Critics have never been kind” to it, The Guardian said in ...
Viral Ethiopian Instagrammer uses trash for fashionViral Ethiopian Instagrammer uses trash for fashion
His rapid rise to Instagram fame may be familiar but his designs are anything but. Ethiopian content creator Kalu Putik has grabbed the attention of the fashion world with his outfits made from old clothes, shoes, and garbage scraps. Expressionless, he shows us a pair of shoes that suddenly become ...
UAE wins access to US AI chips and other advanced technologyUAE wins access to US AI chips and other advanced technology
The US has softened export controls on UAE purchases of America’s most advanced technologies. The UAE government and approved companies no longer need licenses to buy semiconductor processors, some commercial satellites and military equipment, or dual-use items for civil nuclear power — a status no other Middle Eastern state, including ...
Saudi’s first ultra-luxury train doesn’t make any stopsSaudi’s first ultra-luxury train doesn’t make any stops
One of Saudi Arabia’s newest luxury journeys will take you right back to where you started. Dream of the Desert, the kingdom’s first ultra-luxury train, is due to start running at the end of the year, with cabins from $8,000 a night. One of its trips will leave Riyadh in ...
Trump’s new Africa envoy makes debut tripTrump’s new Africa envoy makes debut trip
Frank Garcia, the recently confirmed US assistant secretary of state for African affairs, began his first official trip to the continent this weekend, arriving in Nigeria before planned stops in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali. Garcia, a former Republican Capitol Hill staffer and Navy officer with limited Africa diplomatic experience, will ...