UN Adopts Equal Earth Map to Better Represent Africa’s Size
The United Nations UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution supporting the transition from the traditional Mercator projection to the Equal Earth map, a move aimed at correcting longstanding distortions in how Africa and other regions are represented. The resolution received support from 164 countries during a session at the
Ancient Lake Sturgeon May Live for More Than 400 Years
Lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live for more than 400 years, far longer than previously believed, according to new research that could reshape efforts to restore the threatened species. The findings suggest some sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today could have been alive when French explorer Samuel
Alberta Group Unveils Independence Plan
An Alberta independence group has released a 214-page transition plan outlining how the province could operate as a sovereign country if voters eventually choose to separate from Canada. The Alberta Transition Council released the document Thursday, presenting proposals covering government, social services, transportation, constitutional arrangements and relations with First Nations
Trump Misidentifies Bank of Canada in Latest Criticism of Ottawa
U.S. President Donald Trump has incorrectly described the Bank of Canada as one of several major Canadian banks operating in the United States, using the apparent misunderstanding to reinforce his criticism of Canada’s treatment of American financial institutions. Trump made the remarks Wednesday during an Oval Office event with travel
Clancy Mistrial Deepens Debate Over Mother’s Role in Children’s Deaths
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of killing her three children, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following nearly seven weeks of testimony. The decision came Friday after the jury spent about 40 hours deliberating without reaching an
Police Warn After Two Tesla Drivers Caught Sleeping on Highway
British Columbia police have renewed warnings about the dangers of sleeping behind the wheel after two drivers were caught apparently asleep while travelling in Tesla vehicles along the Trans-Canada Highway. The incidents have raised fresh concerns about motorists relying too heavily on driver-assistance technology, with police stressing that current self-driving
First Lady Pushes NIN Registration for Better Planning
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians who have yet to obtain a National Identity Number (NIN) to register without delay, saying accurate population data is critical to effective national planning, improved public services and sustainable development. In her message marking this year’s World Population Day, the First
Zamfara: 300 Terrorists Killed in Major Security Offensive
The Zamfara State Government has announced that about 300 suspected terrorists were killed during a major security operation in Gummi Local Government Area, describing the offensive as a significant milestone in the fight against banditry and terrorism in the North-West. The operation, conducted on July 9, 2026, targeted criminal hideouts
Ooni Applauds Tinubu for Oriire Rescue
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has praised President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted Oriire schoolchildren and their teachers, describing the operation as a major victory for national security and a source of relief for affected
Soludo’s Son Sparks Buzz with Viral Dance Video
Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has stirred conversations online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a song that criticises Nigerian politicians and their supporters by name. In the now-viral clip, Ozonna is seen vibing and singing along to the track, which opens with the