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A Michigan city is turning everyday residents into safety experts through a community audit of sidewalks and bike paths. Volunteers will explore their neighborhoods, identify issues, and help shape future improvements.
Nigeria's sovereign wealth fund is doing something rare: investing billions in clean energy projects inside its own borders. The move could unlock the capital needed to bring renewable power to millions across Africa's most populous nation.
Amarante Sititi is following her brother Wallace into international rugby, earning her first Black Ferns call-up at just 19 years old. The rising star is one of five new players selected for New Zealand's upcoming eight-test season.
Sydney filmmaker Elliot Constable won ABC's Race Around the World by creating documentaries that connected audiences to real people facing extraordinary challenges. His character-focused approach took him across six countries and earned him funding for his next project.
Three drivers trapped in floodwaters were rescued without a single injury after South Australia's record-breaking weekend rainfall. Emergency crews responded to over 530 calls and got everyone home safe.
Despite losing to Cameroon in the Africa Cup quarter-finals, Nigeria's women's soccer team can still reach the 2027 World Cup through two playoff rounds. The Super Falcons' journey just got harder, but their dream is far from over.
Nigeria's women's football team faces South Africa on August 13 in a crucial playoff that could revive their 2027 World Cup hopes. After losing their automatic qualification spot, the Super Falcons now have one more chance to reach Brazil.
Africa's free trade body wants to share Nigeria's homegrown customs technology with the entire continent. The digital system could end border delays and boost trade between African nations.
A German citizen kidnapped by an armed group in Niger is safe after being handed over to Algerian military forces. The successful rescue brings relief amid ongoing security challenges in the region.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night with perfect viewing conditions across the northern hemisphere. A new moon means darker skies and up to 100 shooting stars per hour for stargazers.
Christopher Nolan's epic film "The Odyssey" has become his highest-grossing movie ever with $1.1 billion worldwide, and now it's inspiring real-world adventure. Google searches for travel to Troy jumped over 3,400% as moviegoers rush to explore the stunning filming locations across five countries.
Scientists are racing to test whether an existing Ebola vaccine could save thousands of lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadliest outbreak in years. Early animal studies suggest the vaccine might work against a different strain than it was designed for.
A new association of Bajju people living across the UK and Europe has launched an education trust to provide scholarships for underprivileged children in their ancestral communities in Southern Kaduna, Nigeria. The group is channeling their collective expertise and resources into lasting community projects instead of sending small amounts to individual relatives.
Governor Dapo Abiodun is asking churches to help build character in young people alongside government infrastructure efforts. The call came during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Egba Anglican Diocese in Ogun State.
Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses defeated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The underdog victory ended Nigeria's reign and secured Cameroon only their second win against the Falcons in tournament history.
Solar energy just achieved the largest single-year growth of any electricity source in modern history, generating enough new power to supply millions of homes worldwide. The challenge now shifts from whether solar works to how we make the most of its abundant midday energy.
An Eastern European's simple question on Reddit sparked thousands of wholesome responses about why Americans are so cordial. The answers reveal something surprisingly beautiful about everyday kindness.
One man skipped an elevator ride and found a $50,000 lottery ticket. Another checked on his wife one more time and saved her life. These Reddit users prove that 10-second decisions can change everything.