The African Development Bank met Arab development finance institutions in Abidjan to secure more long-term funding as some Western donors retreat; the parties signed a declaration to coordinate co-financing and plan a platform for large regional projects, while AfDB president Sidi Ould Tah said the annual financing shortfall is about $402 billion.
Maddy, a young black kitten rescued by Shetland Cat Rescue, received veterinary care for poor nutrition and parasites and is now in foster care.
Research described an AI system that ran end-to-end recruitment and offered more than 100 jobs at a Chinese electronics plant, and the authors suggest AI may take on managerial roles within about ten years.
Ukraine has experienced widespread environmental damage during the war, and its 2024 law mandates an emissions trading system with a pilot planned for 2026.
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell over his testimony and spending tied to a multibillion-dollar renovation; the Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas and Powell has said the inquiry threatens the Fed's independence.
The Red Arrows have named Wing Commander Sasha Nash as Officer Commanding, the first woman to lead the RAF aerobatic team. She succeeds Wing Commander Adam Collins and will oversee the 150‑strong unit as training begins for the new display season.
Gas central heating remains commonly cheaper to run for many UK homes, while electric systems are nearly 100% efficient at the point of use and can suit smaller or well‑insulated properties and off‑grid homes.
Michael Carrick will be interim manager until the end of the season and has appointed Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate to his Manchester United backroom staff.
More than 3,000 jobs at the Leonardo helicopter site in Yeovil are reported to be at risk while a government contract remains unsigned; the government has said it will announce the outcome "as soon as possible" and Leonardo is reported to be the only bidder.
A rainstorm in Gaza flooded hundreds of tents and collapsed homes, and local health officials said at least six people were killed.
