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AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language...
Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational...

Britain’s immigration reset and its ripple effects on Ghana-UK migration
The author, Dominic Senayah. An in-depth analysis of the most significant changes to UK immigration policy in a generation and their far-reaching implications for Ghanaian professionals, families, and the broader bilateral relationship. The United...

Scatec awarded 846MW solar PV in South Africa tender
The project will cost approximately ZAR13 billion (US$735 million), 90% of which will be raised through non-recourse project debt, while the remaining is funded by equity from the owners. The company is expected to reach financial close in 2026,...

Affluenz Magazine Unveils Commemorative Issue Spotlighting United Arab Emirates (UAE) Founding Father Sheikh Zayed, Noura Al Kaabi, And African Visionary Elvis Sepenya
(MENAFN- APO Group) Affluenz Magazine ( ), International's leading global luxury, leadership, and impact publication, has officially released its much-anticipated July/August 2025 issue - a special edition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the...

How a New Generation of British Documentarians Is Embracing Politically Charged Storytelling
It’s no secret that the film and TV industry is getting more risk-averse. The projects awarded generous budgets are often anchored by existing IP (see: Disney’s constant stream of live-action remakes, endless Jurassic Park sequels or HBO’s Harry...

The England shirts to buy ahead of the Euro final
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Floral tributes in memory of Wrexham and Wales legend Joey Jones
This footage shows scores of floral tributes left in memory of former Wrexham, Liverpool and Wales legend Joey Jones. The much-loved ex-player passed away this week aged 70. His passing has prompted an outpouring of grief and affection for the...

UK households warned to 'trust your gut' as HMRC letters land on doormat
UK households are being warned to "trust your gut" as HMRC letters land on doormats. HMRC is in the process of sending up to four million tax refund letters to workers and pensioners across the UK this summer. But with scammers on the prowl, it’s...

Korea can learn from the Britain's bipartisan crime strategy
Published: 24 Jul. 2025, 00:05 Park Jun-hwi The author is senior research fellow at the Korea Institute of Criminology and Justice and president of the Korean Criminological Association Online gambling among Korean adolescents is worsening....

Ellen DeGeneres puts $30 million UK farm up for sale days after confirming reason for fleeing US
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Former York City youngster set for European final with the Lionesses
Park, who now plays for Women's Super League giants Manchester City, has come a long way after starting her career with York. The now-23-year-old graduated through the York City Regional Talent Club as a youngster, and would go on to represent the...

OPINION: Letting concerts, rugby, or American football, dictate the GAA calendar is a step too far
Here we are, heading into the last week of July, yes July, and the inter-county season is about to come to an end with Sunday's All-Ireland decider. Bur first, more great news , from a Kildare point of view, and particularly for our own Brendan...

Families undertake hiking challenges to help European scout trip
Both are supporting the 1st Doddington Scouts' plans to take a group of youngsters to Holland for a week's camping and are fundraising to help keep the costs of the trip affordable for all. This week, Aron Lloyd and his parents, Sara and Jonathan,...

Abandoned UK village dating back to Domesday Book is reopening next month – but visitors must beware of hidden danger
AN ABANDONED village is set to reopen next month, as visitors are warned about historic dangers. Imber Village in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, dates back to the Domesday Book, and has also operated as a military training site. 8 Imberbus Day will...

Busy UK airport opens new £60million hub marking start of mega makeover – including bigger terminal & more restaurants
BRISTOL Airport has just unveiled a shiny new £60million transport hub bursting with new restaurants and a bigger terminal. The swanky new facility marks the first phase of the airport’s huge redevelopment project, aimed at boosting capacity from...

Wichita Falls Realtor Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against National
A Wichita Falls realtor has been in a lawsuit the past six months that could have changed the realty business across the country. Black Police Precinct And Courthouse Museum Recalls Miami's Segregated Past Getty Images This afternoon several...

End of the road for Karun Nair? England series could be his last - Report
With the 4th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy underway in Manchester, there were many talks surrounding India's playing XI and Indian batter Karun Nair's exclusion in the all-important game. India headed to the Manchester Test with a 22-run...

UK tourists face being blocked from flights to 31 countries over passport rule
After the UK voted to leave the European Union and the government negotiated for British travellers to be “third-country nationals’, two conditions came into effect. UK tourists risk being blocked from boarding flights to 31 counties over a...

England 2 Italy 1 (AET): Supersubs Chloe Kelly & Michelle Agyemang combine again to send Lionesses into Euro 2025 final
THE comeback queens did it again. England survived by the skin of their teeth to pull off the ultimate Italian Job and come from behind to triumph 2-1 and reach the final. 9 England needed extra-time to pull off a dramatic win and reach the Euros...

UK Implements Bold Ransomware Ban: No Public Sector Payments and Mandatory Reporting to Curb Cyber Threats
In a bold escalation of its cybersecurity strategy, the United Kingdom is positioning itself at the forefront of global efforts to dismantle ransomware networks, with new measures aimed at starving cybercriminals of their primary revenue stream....