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Uganda has begun relocating 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in a major conservation effort aimed at protecting one of Africa’s rarest giraffe subspecies from growing environmental threats, including oil drilling. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) says the translocation project is designed to preserve the Nubian giraffe population, enhance biodiversity, and expand tourism opportunities while safeguarding the species against habitat loss. The move comes as Uganda accelerates plans to produce its first commercial oil, with an estimated 40 percent of the country’s oil reserves located in and around Murchison Falls National Park. Oil…

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, setting up a closely watched November contest against five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could play a pivotal role in determining control of the U.S. Senate. Jackson was selected during a special Democratic nominating convention on Saturday after former nominee Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month following allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied. Jackson Wins Overwhelming Delegate Support Hundreds of Democratic delegates gathered in Bangor, Maine, to choose a replacement nominee under a state law…

The United States has significantly expanded its military campaign against Iran, widening the scope of airstrikes over the past two weeks as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz push the region closer to another full-scale conflict. The renewed offensive follows the collapse of a brief ceasefire reached in June under an interim agreement aimed at ending months of fighting. The truce unraveled after clashes erupted over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil passes. US Broadens Military Targets The latest U.S. campaign initially focused on Iran’s naval assets…

Morocco will permanently return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at the end of September, reversing a policy introduced eight years ago that kept the country on GMT+1 for most of the year. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced the decision on Thursday, saying the government was responding to widespread public demand ahead of the country’s upcoming legislative elections. Morocco adopted permanent GMT+1 in 2018, with the exception of the holy month of Ramadan, when clocks were temporarily moved back to GMT. The policy was intended to better align the country’s business hours with major European trading partners, particularly France and Spain.…

The world’s oldest known football has arrived in the Americas for the first time, taking centre stage at the Coral Gables Museum in Florida as part of a special exhibition celebrating the global history and cultural influence of the world’s most popular sport. Dating back to the 16th century, the historic leather football was discovered inside Scotland’s Stirling Castle and is now the main attraction of the exhibition, Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti, which explores football’s role in connecting nations and cultures across generations. Museum Executive Director Elvis Fuentes described the exhibition as a…

Cape Verde’s remarkable first appearance at the FIFA World Cup continued on Sunday as the tiny island nation fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping alive hopes of a historic place in the knockout stage. Just days after stunning tournament favourites Spain, Cape Verde produced another spirited performance, recovering from behind to take a valuable point in one of the biggest surprises of the expanded 48-team competition. Kevin Pina etched his name into Cape Verdean football history by scoring the country’s first-ever World Cup goal with a free kick, while Helio Varela struck the equaliser to cap…

Authorities in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State have announced that nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated into society through a government-backed rehabilitation and de-radicalisation program aimed at encouraging insurgents to abandon armed groups and return to civilian life. The announcement was made during a graduation ceremony in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where 720 former militants completed rehabilitation training and were formally discharged from a reintegration center. According to state officials, the latest graduates bring the total number of former insurgents reintegrated into communities across the region to 9,680. The program is part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to…

Pool maintenance professionals and property owners have reacted with surprise after an algae bloom turned the reflecting pool at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Florida estate a noticeable shade of green, prompting discussions about water management and maintenance challenges. Images circulating on social media over the weekend showed the once-clear reflecting pool covered by green algae, drawing widespread attention and sparking debate among pool experts and homeowners. Several pool maintenance specialists noted that algae growth can occur rapidly when water chemistry becomes unbalanced, particularly during periods of intense heat, heavy rainfall, or inadequate filtration. They stressed that even high-profile properties…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, declaring that Israel’s recent military operations had removed what he described as an immediate existential threat to the country. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem on Monday, Netanyahu said stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions had been the defining mission of his political career and pledged that Tehran would never be allowed to develop atomic weapons while he remained prime minister. “For decades, I have been fighting against Iran’s efforts to arm itself with nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said. “With an agreement, without an agreement –…

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding further details about a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran, with several senators expressing caution and skepticism as they await formal briefings from the White House. The agreement, announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday, is aimed at ending the conflict with Iran and is expected to be ceremonially signed in Geneva on Friday. The framework reportedly includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade in the region, and potential financial incentives for Tehran if it meets specific conditions. However, lawmakers from both…