U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh international debate after saying he is “seriously considering” the possibility of making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States. The remarks, made during a conversation with Fox News correspondent John Roberts, come months after a major U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to the capture of former…
Texas has filed a lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix, accusing the company of secretly collecting user data without proper consent and designing its platform to encourage addictive viewing behavior. The lawsuit was announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who alleges that Netflix misled users for years by claiming it did not collect or share…
Scientists are reporting encouraging progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS after an experimental immune-cell therapy helped two patients suppress the virus to undetectable levels following a single treatment. The early-stage research, which is set to be presented at a gene therapy conference in Boston, offers fresh hope that long-term control of HIV may one day…
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s right-wing political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), has reignited debate over immigration policy after outlining a hardline migration agenda she says would be implemented within the first 100 days of taking office. Weidel’s proposed strategy centers on three major policy actions: tightening border controls, ending certain financial support systems for…
A U.S.-based technology startup is reimagining the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure with an ambitious plan to move data centers from land to the open ocean. Panthalassa, an ocean technology company focused on wave energy innovation, is developing offshore AI data centers powered by ocean motion and cooled naturally by seawater. The company’s futuristic concept…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected bandit identified as Ibrahim Adamu during a security operation in Kaduna State. The suspect was reportedly apprehended during a snap checkpoint operation carried out in the Damari area of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, a region that has faced repeated security threats…
Russia’s security protocols surrounding President Vladimir Putin appear to have become even more restrictive, following reports that visitors are no longer allowed to wear wristwatches during private meetings with the Russian leader. According to reports, Russia’s Federal Protective Service of Russia has introduced a new rule requiring officials and visitors to remove both electronic and…
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against electronics giant Samsung Electronics, accusing the company of using her image in a global television marketing campaign without her consent or compensation. According to court filings submitted on Friday, the singer alleges that Samsung prominently featured a photograph of her face on promotional…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and ex-Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his intention to contest in the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami announced his decision through a statement shared on his social media platforms, explaining that his move…
New Zealand is preparing to introduce a new citizenship test for migrants, marking a major shift in the country’s naturalisation process and adding a formal assessment for those seeking citizenship by grant. The new policy is expected to take effect in the second half of 2027 and will require applicants to complete an in-person multiple-choice…
