Fed decision looms after US gov moves Bitcoin – here’s what to expect
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision regarding interest rates this Wednesday afternoon at around 2PM EDT. As it stands, the Fed…
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 0.25%, cuts bond purchases in major policy shift
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has increased its benchmark interest rate to 0.25% and announced plans to halve its monthly bond purchases, marking a significant…
Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024
Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani missed out on becoming Africa’s first gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics after defeat in the final of the men’s individual…
Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner in disputed vote
President Nicolás Maduro has won Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results announced by the electoral council. The head of the National Electoral Council (CNE),…
Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
A group of scientists say they have found new evidence to back up their theory that complex life on Earth may have begun 1.5 billion…
The huge challenges in creating fusion power plant
The project to build a nuclear fusion reactor in Nottinghamshire has been described as the “UK’s Nasa moment”. But beyond the optimism of an event showcasing…
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada – but almost two years later it…
Morocco’s Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history
Noor Slaoui loves horses. In fact, she also loves mules, donkeys and “anything equine-related”. So it is little wonder the Moroccan rider is about to…
The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins
To his fans, he’s the “African king” – an international star and the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. Biniam Girmay…
South Sudan narrowly avoids huge shock for USA basketball
The United States came from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South…