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A new nursing college in Nigeria's Kebbi State is training 172 students who will graduate in 2028, helping address the country's critical healthcare worker shortage. The school is already attracting students from six states across Nigeria.
The UAE just announced a million-dollar prize challenging 10,000 innovators from 150 countries to use AI to make cities better for everyone. The winners will see their solutions scaled from one city to many across the globe.
Two nations on opposite sides of the globe are joining forces to make artificial intelligence safer and more transparent for everyone. Finland and Singapore just formalized their commitment to collaborate on cutting-edge technology that could reshape how the world builds digital systems.
A Bengaluru-based company is using AI to help manufacturers break free from China-dependent supply chains, slashing production timelines by 90%. Scimplify just raised $25 million to bring its breakthrough approach to the U.S. and Japan.
A Belgian rider just shattered the world record for longest electric motorcycle ride on a single charge, traveling 271 miles through the French Alps to the Mediterranean coast. The achievement proves electric motorcycles can go the distance when ridden efficiently.
Malaysia has welcomed over 78,000 highly skilled foreign tech workers in just five years, transforming its startup scene into a regional powerhouse. The country's streamlined visa program is turning it into Southeast Asia's next big innovation hub.
South Korea is pouring $8.8 million into artificial intelligence that could revolutionize how car parts are made, tackling one of manufacturing's toughest challenges. The technology aims to automate dangerous, skilled work in facilities where metal is heated over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and pressed with thousands of tons of force.
South Korea just kicked off an ambitious program to solve one of AI's biggest headaches: the massive power drain from moving data between chips. With semiconductors now accounting for half the nation's exports, this breakthrough could reshape computing worldwide.
Ethiopia just opened Africa's largest precious metals refinery, keeping billions in wealth at home instead of shipping raw gold abroad. The new facility can process 600 tonnes annually and marks a major shift from resource extraction to industrial manufacturing.
After decades of conflict, Armenia's leader says a comprehensive peace agreement with Azerbaijan may finally be within reach. The two nations are moving toward normalized relations that could transform the entire region.
Down 2-0 in the first half, the US Women's National Team roared back with two second-half goals to tie reigning World Cup champion Spain in Philadelphia. The comeback proves the team is finding its rhythm just in time for World Cup qualifying next month.
India's renewable energy sector just got a major boost from an unexpected ally across the globe. The Netherlands is betting big on solar power expansion that could light up millions of homes.
New Zealand's rugby and rugby league teams united in Sydney to support each other before facing their Australian rivals. The cross-code collaboration shows how sports can build bridges and national pride.
After a devastating storm ripped roofs off homes in Alice Springs, governments stepped up with grants of up to $16,901 to help families rebuild. Brooke Klarenbeek, whose roof exploded off in 96 mph winds, says the support brings hope when families need it most.
Hong Kong is making it easier for tech companies to set up shop by offering land at prices just twice mainland China's cost. The city's ambitious San Tin Technopole will provide 210 hectares for innovation, dwarfing existing tech parks.
Oscar Whitfield lay in the dust of Zimbabwe's Zambezi National Park to capture a dung beetle's struggle, earning him the 2026 Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year title. His patience and perspective turned an overlooked moment into award-winning art.
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Nearly one million South African students writing their final high school exams now have access to free AI tutoring and community math clubs when expensive private lessons aren't an option. Digital tools and grassroots programs are bridging the tutoring gap for families who can't afford R750-per-hour help.
Three East African countries are launching a unified visa system to welcome soccer fans traveling across their borders for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The move will make it easier for supporters to follow their teams and explore the region.