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NextEra, Dominion to create huge power biz as AI drives US energy demand

One of the biggest proposed mergers this year, companies' union will create world's biggest regulated electric utility.

Pompeii victim ID'd as a likely doctor

Archaeologists used a combination of advanced CT scans and 3D digital reconstruction to identify one of the Pompeii victims who died in 79 CE during the eruptio...

World Hypertension Day: Osun urges regular screening

On World Hypertension Day, the Osun State government calls for joint efforts to combat hypertension, urging residents to get regular blood pressure checks. Read...

Halifax could disappear from UK high streets as Lloyds assesses branding strategy

Bank founded 174 years ago could be phased out as early as 1 July as part of group’s reviewBosses at Lloyds Banking Group are considering axing the Halifax as a...

Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Turkiye amid US visa uncertainty

Iran’s national football team has arrived in Turkiye for a pre-World Cup training camp, amid US visa uncertainty.

World Gymnastics lifts restrictions on Belarus, Russia

World Gymnastics has lifted restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to return to competition under their own flags immediately. Read More...

‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries

A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supportersWhen on Friday a 32-year-old Iraqi...

World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?

Fans and rights groups have raised safety concerns in Mexico, which opens the FIFA World Cup on June 11 .

Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad

Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at pote...

NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows

A view of NASA’s Orion spacecraft aboard the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket on April 1 during the launch of the Artemis II test flight.Credit: NASA The NASA-f...

NextEra to buy Dominion in $67bn deal creating US utility giant

Deal would create largest regulated US utility, serving 10 million customers as AI-driven demand for power surgesNextEra, a US energy giant, announced on Monday...

As DFI money dries up, AFC is doubling down on African VC with $100 million

For nearly two decades, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) wrote cheques for bridges, ports, mines, and subsea cables. Now, the $19 billion Africa-focused develop...

World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?

A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup's history, littered with some of the greats of football.

Key Economic Events Moving Markets

Discover the key economic events traders must watch, from central bank decisions to inflation reports, to understand and navigate market movements. Read More: h...

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal to leave club after 23-year career

By Adegboyega Adeleye Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a historic 23-year spell with the Spani...

Ondo APC Primaries: Adu alleges gun-brandishing, imposition by thugs

—- Alleges primaries were hijacked By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo Central Senatorial aspirant, Olumuyiwa Adu, has accused armed thugs of hijacking the All Pro...

Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts

Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of inf...

FG Financial Transparency: Assent to Audut Service Bill, CSOs pressure Tinubu

…Say assent ’ll build public confidence in fiscal reforms Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief A group of seven Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commenced a cam...

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10 footballers who nearly quit before playing at the World Cup

For millions of footballers around the world, appearing at the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate dream. But for some stars, that dream almost never happened. Long...