Democrats were already scrambling in California’s governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
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After years of speculation, a reporter claims to have uncovered the founder of Bitcoin
After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
Hungary’s next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
Spanish PM’s wife charged with corruption after two-year probe
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.
A U.S. military blockade of Iran’s ports takes effect. What does that mean?
A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.
Election winner Peter Magyar sets new course for Hungary
Hungary’s new leader Peter Magyar promises democratic renewal, closer ties with Europe, and national unity.
Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a “farce”, while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
Hungarian voters celebrate ‘much-needed’ change
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
5 things to know about Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new prime minister
Magyar ended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power in a landslide victory on Sunday. The former Orbán loyalist burst onto the scene as an opposition leader in 2024.
Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports. And, Orbán loses Hungarian election
President Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks with Iran collapsed. And, Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.
NWU Master’s Student From Rural Ventersdorp Champions Responsible AI Governance for Africa
A master’s student at North-West University who grew up in a rural community near Ventersdorp is researching the national security risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that African countries must actively shape AI governance rather than simply adapt to frameworks developed elsewhere. Lebogang Marago is pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies in the Department […]
Somalia Presents AI Adoption Plan at East Africa Summit, Positions Itself as Regional Digital Leader
Somalia is positioning itself as a key innovator in East Africa’s digital transformation push, presenting a comprehensive artificial intelligence adoption plan at the East Africa Science and Technology Commission summit while simultaneously advancing cybersecurity frameworks and regional digital integration initiatives. Abdiqani Abdullahi Ahmed, communications consultant for Somalia’s...
East African Nations Adopt AI Declaration, Launch Regional Fund and Push for Digital Sovereignty
East African Community member states have agreed to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund and adopted a declaration committing the bloc to coordinated action on artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on sovereignty, infrastructure and skills development. The EAC Declaration on Artificial Intelligence was adopted at the fourth EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation...
Morocco Lands $1.2 Billion AI Data Center Project, Beating Out South Africa and Other African Rivals
Morocco has been selected as the site for a $1.2 billion AI data center described as the first sovereign AI infrastructure platform of its kind in Africa, with the project unveiled at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The Nexus AI Factory will be built by a consortium comprising U.S. AI infrastructure specialist Nexus Core Systems, […]
U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail
The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations” from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.
Retired U.S. Navy admiral on Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump’s command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope Leo stands firm with Trump as Vatican–Washington rift deepens over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.