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The European Union (EU) has recalled its ambassador from Niamey, Niger’s capital, for consultations in Brussels following a disagreement with the country’s transitional authorities over EU-provided humanitarian aid for flood victims. The EU issued a statement addressing the criticism from Niger’s transitional government regarding the management of €1.3 million in humanitarian aid allocated to support victims of severe flooding. The Nigerien authorities accused the EU ambassador of distributing these funds to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) “unilaterally” and without prior consultation. They further alleged a lack of transparency in the process and demanded an audit of the fund’s management. In response, the…

McDonald’s is set to expand its U.S. value menu starting January 7, 2024, in a bid to appeal to cost-conscious customers amid shifting consumer dining habits. The burger giant’s new initiative will allow customers to purchase one full-priced item from a designated value menu and get another item from the same menu for just $1. The menu includes popular items such as the Sausage McMuffin, hash browns, McChicken sandwich, and small fries. In addition to the new offer, McDonald’s has announced the extension of its $5 Meal Deal through next summer. The deal, introduced in June 2023 and initially set…

Hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar has taken the music world by storm with the surprise release of his latest album, GNX. The 12-track project, dropped without prior announcement, features Lamar at his creative peak, blending his signature introspection with explosive beats and cutting-edge collaborations. GNX builds on the energy of Lamar’s landmark Pop Out concert from five months ago. The album features contributions from rising Los Angeles talents like AzChike and Peysoh, with production helmed by longtime collaborator Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, and a host of other renowned beatmakers. The soundscape captures the vibrant essence of New West Coast hip-hop while Lamar…

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in Belize’s Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, revealing an ancient system of landscape modification long before the rise of the Maya civilization. The discovery, made using drones and Google Earth imagery, highlights the ingenuity of early inhabitants of Central America’s Yucatan Peninsula. Published in Science Advances, the study details a pattern of zigzagging canals stretching several miles through wetlands. “The aerial imagery was crucial to identify this really distinctive pattern,” said Eleanor Harrison-Buck of the University of New Hampshire, a co-author of the research. Excavations revealed that the canals, paired…

In the tranquil village of Geriana Kauh, 11-year-old Ketut Nita Wahyuni reverently folds her hands in prayer as a priest leads a temple gathering. She is preparing to perform the Rejang Dewa, a sacred Balinese dance reserved for young girls during the Ngusaba Goreng festival. Ngusaba Goreng, meaning the “gathering of the gods and goddesses,” is a two-week thanksgiving festival celebrating a bountiful harvest. Integral to the festival are rituals that feature the Rejang Dewa and Rejang Pucuk, dances performed exclusively by prepubescent girls who are considered pure in Balinese Hindu tradition. Wahyuni’s father, Nyoman Subrata, the traditional…

The Ghana Police Service has successfully rescued Sylvia Patience Baah, the Airport Services Manager for Emirates Airlines in Accra, following her alleged abduction. Baah has been reunited with her family and is receiving necessary support. The authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the individuals responsible for the crime. They assured the public of their commitment to ensuring justice is served. Baah was reportedly kidnapped at the entrance of her residence in Accra on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In a statement, the police extended their appreciation to individuals who provided critical information that aided in the rescue operation…

A powerful storm system swept through the northwestern United States on Tuesday evening, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and significant damage to the region. The storm, categorized as a “bomb cyclone” due to its rapid intensification, caused widespread power outages, downed trees, and at least one fatality. Widespread Impact Across the Northwest In Washington State, the storm uprooted trees, damaged homes, and littered roads. In Lynnwood, a tragic incident occurred when a tree fell on a homeless encampment, killing a woman, according to South County Fire. In Seattle, a falling tree temporarily trapped an individual in a vehicle; the…

Recent discoveries by a global team of over 900 scientists are reshaping our understanding of the mysterious force known as dark energy, which astronomers believe drives the accelerating expansion of the universe. For decades, researchers have theorized that dark energy a force so vast it accounts for nearly 70% of the universe remains constant and is responsible for pushing galaxies apart. This theory fits well with the standard cosmological model used to describe the universe. However, findings published earlier this year, and expanded upon in a new analysis released Tuesday, suggest that dark energy may not be constant after all.…

Tens of thousands of marchers filled the streets of New Zealand’s capital on Tuesday in what is being hailed as one of the country’s largest demonstrations in support of Māori rights. The protest centered around a controversial bill seeking to alter the interpretation of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, the founding agreement between the Indigenous Māori people and the British Crown. The protest, which bore the energy of a festival, was not only about opposing the proposed legislation but also celebrating the resurgence of the Māori language and identity, nearly destroyed by colonization. “Just fighting for the rights that…

As Ukraine approaches the grim milestone of 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the nation continues to endure violence while showcasing remarkable resilience. November 11 marked another day of pain and determination, illustrating the toll of war on everyday lives. Zaporizhzhia: Frozen in Time At 1:45 a.m., a Russian bomb struck a dormitory housing displaced Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia. For Natalia Panasenko, who had been living there since her hometown fell under Russian occupation, the attack destroyed more than just her belongings. Her clock stopped at the exact moment of the blast, and her room was…