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17+ min ago (839+ words) African countries are witnessing a slowdown in coal power development, mirroring the global shift to the use of clean energy sources such as hydropower and solar, a new United Nations report has found. The continent's nations have, since 2016, been abandoning coal as a source of power in favour of cleaner alternatives. Renewables now account for 15 per cent of their sources of energy - lower than Brazil's 50 per cent, but significantly higher than 0.7 per cent for fossil-rich West Asia. Africa also generated about 23 per cent of its electricity from renewables, a significant amount compared to 3.5 per cent by countries in West Asia, but even lower compared to 87.7 per cent of the electricity from the same sources produced by Brazil. The shift, however, excludes the southern African countries of Zimbabwe and South Africa that have continued investment in exploitation of coal as a…...

23+ min ago (1421+ words) Here are 12 South American countries Americans can visit visa-free, along with the experiences that make each one unforgettable. And then there's Argentina's legendary food culture, steak grilled over wood fires, creamy gelatos, and vineyards producing world-class Malbec. The simplicity of visa-free travel means you can follow your cravings, plan spontaneously, and explore freely. For many Americans, Argentina becomes the country they return to year after year. Brazil's size alone guarantees a lifetime of exploration, and Americans can enter visa-free for visits that stretch long enough to taste every region. Rio de Janeiro remains the country's crown jewel, a city where rainforest-covered mountains tumble into golden beaches. The visa-free entry makes Rio an effortless pick for winter escapes, last-minute Carnival trips, or spontaneous surf getaways. The cultural richness is just as intoxicating. Samba, capoeira, jungle cuisine, and historic colonial towns keep…...

29+ min ago (1034+ words) Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are both former Wales Under-20 captains Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says losing Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan to Gloucester would be a big blow. Both players are out of contract at the end of the season and are expected to move to Kingsholm. British and Irish Lions flanker Morgan is Ospreys' and Wales' first-choice captain with hooker Lake his able deputy for club and country. Jones says he has not given up all hope of retaining the Wales duo, but understands Welsh rugby's uncertainty makes them realistic targets for other sides. "Any team that had those players with them, it would be a big blow to lose them," said Jones. "All I can assure our supporters is we're doing our best to keep them. They've got the best offers we can give…...

34+ min ago (668+ words) It's a fundamental question for ecologists in this age: How are biodiversity losses reshaping how ecosystems function? A recent study quantifies the impact of biodiversity and abundance losses on ecological functions by tracking the energy flows within them. "African wildlife has lost a third of its ecological power " the energy that drives vital ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, seed dispersal, and carnivory or pest control," Ty Loft, a conservation biologist at the University of Oxford, U.K., and first author of the paper published in the journal Nature, told Mongabay by email. Conventional approaches that focus only on species abundance can tell us how animal populations have changed, for example, to what extent elephant numbers have fallen in a given region. But translating these changes into ecosystem-wide shifts is difficult, and doing so across thousands of species in a variety of…...

35+ min ago (324+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week to strengthen ties with the three countries. PM Modi will visit Jordan from December 15 to 16 at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet the Jordanian King to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and exchange perspectives on regional issues. This visit, marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, presents an opportunity to strengthen India-Jordan bilateral engagement, explore new avenues of collaboration for mutual growth and prosperity, and reiterate the commitment to promoting regional peace, prosperity, security, and stability, a PMO release said. PM Modi will visit Ethiopia in the second leg of his visit from 16-17 December. This will be his first visit to the…...

38+ min ago (11+ words) Global South stakeholders identify key frictions and solutions for AI scaling...

47+ min ago (615+ words) New Delhi [India] December 11 (ANI): Stakeholders from the Global South discussed the future of Artificial Intelligence, its societal impact, and the collaborative opportunities emerging across continents. At the Carnegie Global Technology Summit Innovation Dialogue 2025, voices from Africa and India highlighted shared challenges, unique advantages, and the urgent need to build inclusive, scalable AI ecosystems. Also Read | PM Modi's Foreign Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman Next Week. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala, emphasised the rising momentum around South-South cooperation, noting that the Global South, home to 80% of the world's population, holds untapped collective influence. "We have a bargaining chip from our data sets, from our population, from our rare minerals. We have a lot to offer to this AI economy," Gitau said. Also Read | 'Ikkis': Agastya Nanda Reflects on Playing Param Vir Chakra Winner Arun…...

53+ min ago (500+ words) Home " Stuck Again? Cape Town is now the 6th most congested city globally Cape Town has overtaken major metros like London, Paris and Los Angeles, making it the 6th worst city for traffic worldwide. The Mother City is now the sixth most congested city on the planet, according to the newly-released 2025 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. The report, which analysed congestion across 942 urban areas globally, shows that the average Cape Town driver lost 96 hours to traffic in 2025 " an increase from 94 hours the previous year. In terms of overall ranking, Cape Town has moved up three spots, from 9th place in 2024. While the rise may seem small, the shift up the global rankings highlights a worsening trend: congestion is intensifying faster in Cape Town than in most world cities. Only Istanbul, Mexico City, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia rank ahead of Cape Town. The data…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (252+ words) It was a day to forget for India's pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh as they went wicketless and leaked runs during the second T20I against South Africa on Thursday, December 11. Bumrah conceded 45 runs off his four overs, which was his joint third-worst performance with the ball while Arshdeep didn't enjoy any home comfort being back in Punjab. India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Updates Arshdeep started by conceding eight runs in his first over and it was followed by 12 runs in his second one as Quinton de Kock started to free his arms. His third one cost 18 runs, which included seven wides and he finished off 16 in the 19th over. Bumrah started with just two runs off his first over but was hit for a six each in his second one by De Kock and Reeza Hendricks as 16 runs came off…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (61+ words) SCOREBOARD: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Mullanpur, Dec 11 (PTI) Scoreboard of the second T20 International between India and South Africa here on Thursday. Mullanpur, Dec 11 (PTI) Scoreboard of the second T20 International between India and South Africa here on Thursday. Mullanpur, Dec 11 (PTI) Scoreboard of the second T20 International between India and South Africa here on Thursday....