A criminal gang released 48 children aged between seven and 12 kidnapped in central three weeks ago, after a ransom was paid, a local chief and a UN source told AFP Wednesday. Nigerian ‘bandit’ gang releases 48 children after ransom payment Gangs known locally as “bandits”, specialising in kidnapping and cattle rustling, target rural communities … Read more
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asks the Internet not to be weird about it as she takes an injection as part of her egg freezing process. Democrat leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced that she opted to freeze her eggs as she decides her next political move, including the 2028 presidential election. “This is a choice that I am making … Read more
China’s shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration given optimal environmental conditions, though … Read more