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Google is preparing to invest up to $40 billion in AI company Anthropic to deepen the complex relationships that blur the lines between competition and dependency in the increasingly competitive artificial intelligence landscape. According to Bloomberg, the Alphabet subsidiary will provide an initial investment of $10 billion at a reported valuation of $350 billion, with an additional $30 billion tied …

The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended the ongoing strike following an agreement reached after government intervention. The state wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the union announced the decision in Gwagwalada on Sunday, saying it followed an emergency meeting to review the intervention of FCT minister Nyesom Wike. The teachers had gone on …

Until war erupted on February 28 with the Israeli-US bombing of Iran and retaliatory attacks in the Gulf states, a wide range of essential minerals and related products were available, according to the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). But as the conflict continues, pressure to obtain these raw materials is increasing, to ensure continued production of everything from semiconductors …

Since the conflict began with the US-Israeli bombing of Iran in late February, up to 20,000 sailors have been stranded on some 2,000 ships in the Persian Gulf, which borders Iran to the north, and unable to safely pass through the narrow waterway. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of IMO talk with UN News ahead of an important meeting on maritime …

Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Leeds and the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Fernandez’s first-half header in Sunday’s semi-final at Wembley was an ironic twist after another farcical chapter in Chelsea’s turbulent recent history. The 25-year-old midfielder emerged as a controversial figure towards the end of Liam Rosenior’s brief reign after being suspended …

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar enjoyed a very rewarding last week on and off the field, scoring two important goals in a row to give Valencia four valuable points as they battle to escape relegation from the Spanish La Liga. And then his club, Ranchers Bees, won promotion to the top-tier NPFL. 🚨🇳🇬 𝗡𝗘𝗪: MOSES USOR HAS SCORE 6 G/A …

Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako on Saturday and around a large military base outside the capital, as well as in Gao and central areas, with gunfire continuing in the northern city of Kidal. Attacks by Tuareg rebels who want to establish a breakaway ethnic state have focused on the north while armed groups affiliated with Al …

In contrast to oil and gas, which expose countries to price spikes and geopolitical risks, renewables offer stable, domestically produced energy that can strengthen energy security, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and support long-term growth. In the second part of our series focusing on how renewable energy is shaping the future of energy security, UN News looks at four countries …

Galatasaray took a major step towards the Turkish Super Lig title after a crushing victory over rivals Fenerbahce, with Victor Osimhen playing a decisive role. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 40th minute, giving Galatasaray the early lead in a tense match. The visitors were further disorganized when Fenerbahce goalkeeper Ederson was sent off in the 62nd minute, leaving them …

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council for three years. Four of the 15 new members are from Africa – Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Malawi. However, Peru and Russia failed to secure seats in the council. After the ballots were counted, the President of the UN General Assembly, …