If an asteroid is on a collision course with the moon, what should humanity do? Try to nudge the space rock out of the way before it strikes? Obliterate it with a nuclear explosion? Those are the questions explored in a recent paper from more than a dozen researchers, including several NASA scientists. And they’re … Read more
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been found guilty of discharging a firearm in public seven years ago – an offence which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader firing several shots in the air during his party’s fifth anniversary … Read more
The Taliban has denied imposing a nationwide internet ban, claiming instead that the blackout consuming Afghanistan was due to old fiber optic cables that were now being replaced. Wednesday’s announcement was the Taliban’s first public statement since a communications blackout hit the country of over 40 million people, disrupting everything from banking to travel and … Read more
At least 69 people have been killed and dozens injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday. The province of Cebu, which suffered the brunt of the damage, declared a state of calamity early on Wednesday, after thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks. One Cebu … Read more
Released on September 29, 2025, ahead of Nigeria’s October 1 Independence Day celebrations, the list comes with few surprises as it features the familiar names leading to the global exportation of Nigerian music. Spotify also shared the most-streamed Afrobeats songs of 2025 so far. The songs on the list will particularly raise concerns as to … Read more
This is not the first time Virginia voters have braced for a government shutdown in a partisan standoff over Obamacare just a few weeks before they elect their next governor. In October 2013, the federal government shut down for 16 days after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund it. President Barack Obama and … Read more
Police in the German city of Munich say the opening of the venue where Oktoberfest is taking place has been delayed because of possible connections to an explosion and fire at a house in the city, in which one person has died. Mayor Dieter Reiter said the Theresienwiese would remain closed until at least 17:00 … Read more
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China’s latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Kimmel and Colbert join each other’s shows 01:39 UP NEXT What happens next after government shutdown? 01:43 Government shutdown officially begins 01:55 Prosecutors want Combs to serve 11 years in prison 01:03 At least 20 people killed in … Read more
Tequila has long been reduced to fleeting shots without regard for its origin or heritage, but a new brand is changing that narrative. It’s no longer about quick chasers and loud music in dimly lit rooms, but about what Mexico truly tastes like. A vision that started in Mexico has now graced our shores, bringing … Read more
