Written by A consortium led by TotalEnergies has won a tender to develop and build a 1.5-gigawatt wind farm off the coast of Normandy, marking France’s largest such project to date. The deal, according to a Reuters report, allows France, which lags behind European Union renewable energy targets, to inch towards its goal for offshore wind … Continue reading “TotalEnergies Wins France’s Wind Farm Bid, NUPRC Cancels $860m Asset Sale”
Iranian officials at the UN summit this week won’t be able to shop in New York after the US government barred them from purchasing everything from bulk household goods to expensive watches. The restrictions on the visiting Iranians were described by a State Department spokesman as “maximum pressure.” “We will not allow the Iranian regime … Continue reading “US Bans Iranian Officials At UN From ‘Shopping Spree’”
One person was killed and two wounded in a shooting on Wednesday at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas, police said. The suspected gunman, who opened fire from an adjacent building, is dead, the Dallas police department said in a post on X. AFP The post One Dead, Two … Continue reading “One Dead, Two Injured In Attack On Dallas Immigration Facility”
November 2024 was supposed to be the grand reopening of a rebuilt and resplendent Camp Nou for Barcelona’s 125th anniversary, but 10 months later the stadium is still shuttered amid reconstruction chaos. When Barcelona pulled the curtain down on their grand but decaying Camp Nou stadium in May 2023, they anticipated being able to reopen … Continue reading “Inside Barcelona’s Camp Nou Chaos: What Is Happening And Why?”
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a “dream” that must become reality. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu noted that no African nation has ever hosted the Games. He said bringing the 2030 edition to Nigeria would send a powerful message … Continue reading “Hosting Commonwealth Games Is A Dream That Must Be Realised – Tinubu”
TikTok in the U.S. vs. Douyin in China: 25 Crazy Differences TikTok has become one of the world’s most addictive apps, shaping culture, politics, and even shopping habits. But here’s the twist: the TikTok used in the U.S. (and globally) is not the same as the Douyin app in China. Although both are owned by … Continue reading “Tiktok vs Toktik – TikTok in the U.S. vs. Douyin in China: 25 Crazy Differences”
Lagos elected officers In the past few weeks, death has snatched four female elected officers in Lagos. They were different circumstances surrounding their death. Just 57 days ago, on the 27th July, 2025, newly elected Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors were inaugurated across Lagos State. Shockingly, within this short period, four of them — … Continue reading “Governor Sanwo Olu Must Investigate Death of four female elected Councillors in Lagos in 8 Weeks sparks controversy”
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat Wednesday in last week’s election, saying in an address to the nation that it was clear his rival Peter Mutharika had an “insurmountable lead”. “A few minutes ago, I called Professor Mutharika to wish him well,” Chakwera said just hours before the election authority was due to announce the final results … Continue reading “Malawi President Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat”
Chad’s government has struck a peace deal with an armed group in the north of the country, ending years of conflict over gold deposits in the region, a mediator said on social media. It sees “the definitive return of peace in (the town of) Miski and the entire province of Tibesti”, Ibrahim Edji Mahamat, who … Continue reading “Chad Signs Peace Deal With ‘Last’ Gold Region Militia”
Jannik Sinner said Wednesday he has been making changes to his game and “reflecting a lot” ahead of his first appearance since losing the US Open final to Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian failed to defend his title in New York this month after Alcaraz emphatically overpowered him in four sets and snatched back the world … Continue reading “‘We Are Changing A Lot,’ Says Sinner After US Open Loss To Alcaraz”