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STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals
The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training.
Oil extends gains and stocks mostly down on fresh Hormuz worries
Oil prices extended gains and most stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman.
Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting
A teenage suspect killed his grandparents before shooting dead at least six more people at a school near Bangkok Friday, police said.
Four dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: deputy minister
At least four people were killed and 15 students injured during a school shooting just north of the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday, the deputy interior minister said.
Indonesia traps monkey to end rampage that wounded 18 people
Animal trappers have cut short the two-week rampage of a monkey that randomly attacked 18 people on Sumatra island in Indonesia, prompting dozens of schools to close in fear.
Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's drone revolution
Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.
Food security fears mount as UK farmers battle drought
Giant dust clouds rose from a green-red combine harvester as it crawled across a parched field, a sign that something was awry with UK farmer John Pawsey's land.
Camels find unlikely home in outback Australia
Far from their origins in the Arabian desert, hundreds of thousands of camels roam outback Australia where they are used for wild races, an alternative milk source and even to make beer.
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years.
Pacific nations fail to agree on statement condemning China missile test
Pacific diplomats gathered in Fiji failed on Friday to agree on a joint statement condemning China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile in the region, with New Zealand's foreign minister accusing them of appeasing "outsiders".
Chinese activist held in Bangkok finds Canada refuge
Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan has arrived in Canada after months living in fear of deportation at a Bangkok detention centre, and supporters say others like her remain under threat in Thailand.
Anguish and hope: why a Tibetan set himself on fire in New York
No one knew what Lobga Rangzen was planning. Not the monk who was his friend of 30 years, not his niece in New York.
Kiss takes reins as Wallabies face Japan
Australia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go until they host the Rugby World Cup.
Oil extends gains and stocks fall on fresh Hormuz worries
Oil prices extended gains and stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman.
North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat
Dog meat soup and bubbling ginseng broths are being proffered by North Korea's leadership as home remedies to take the edge off a spell of searing weather.
Venezuela's political transition talks wrap first day in Caracas
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began Thursday in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed.
UK observatory nervously watches growing space junk threat
In the sweeping shadow of a satellite dish, staff at the Chilbolton Observatory in southern England track a growing number of objects in Earth's orbit, providing data that underpins Britain's space monitoring efforts.
South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insists the world champions face a "massive challenge" against Argentina on Saturday despite the recent poor form of their opponents.
Clashes with police as Argentines protest property bill
Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed Thursday with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as thousands of people demonstrated against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate.
Meta ordered to pay US state $567 mn to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm
A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars over the state's claims that the social media giant created a "public nuisance" and harmed children.
Actress, engineer, jihadist's widow among Syria's new women MPs
In Syria's first post-Assad parliament, women lawmakers stand out more for their diversity than their numbers: a famous actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of a hardline Islamist commander.
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years.
Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex de Minaur 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.
US firm takes on backyard mosquitoes -- with 600,000 mosquitoes
Todd Montgomery pops the lid off a small tube and taps out hundreds of mosquitoes into the backyard of a suburban home outside Washington.
China missile test top of agenda as Pacific diplomats meet in Fiji
New Zealand and other Pacific nations pushed Friday for a joint statement condemning China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile but faced resistance as the region's top diplomats met for an annual confab in Fiji.
Thousands protest private property legislation in Argentina
Protesters clashed with police as thousands of people braved stormy weather to demonstrate against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday.
Most UK teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll
Most teenagers would opt out of a UK government plan to impose social media curfews on older teenagers, according to a poll published Friday.
Boron One Announces Change of Auditor
VICTORIA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / Boron One Holdings Inc. ("Boron One" or the "Company") (TSXV:BONE) announces that Smythe LLP (the "Former Auditor") has resigned as auditor of the Company effective July 24, 2026.
Faraday Copper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / Faraday Copper Corp. ("Faraday" or the "Company") (TSX:FDY) announces its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Rio Grande Resources Announces up to $2,500,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement Financing
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UraniumX Deploys $3.8 Million to Athabasca Basin Exploration
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / UraniumX Discovery Corp. (CSE:STMN)(OTCQB:STMXF)(FSE:Q7S) ("UraniumX" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a consolidated update on exploration work completed, financing proceeds deployed, and partner funded exploration structured across its Athabasca Basin property portfolio, following the filing of its condensed interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the nine months ended May 31, 2026.