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Netball's Olympic Ambitions: From Victorian Roots to Global Recognition

Netball's Olympic Ambitions: From Victorian Roots to Global Recognition

Netball's Olympic Ambitions: From Victorian Roots to Global Recognition
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President Trump's Executive Order Intensifies U.S.-China Competition Over African Minerals

President Trump's Executive Order Intensifies U.S.-China Competition Over African Minerals

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. defense supply chains by reducing reliance on China for critical minerals. This directive encourages sourcing from domestic and partner-nation suppliers, highlighting Africa's strategic importance due to its vast mineral reserves. African countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Africa, and Zambia, which hold significant shares of the world's critical mineral reserves, are expected to benefit from increased Western investment. The order is part of a broader U.S. strategy to secure critical minerals essential for advanced technologies and defense applications, as China currently dominates global mineral processing.
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Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032

Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032

The unveiling of a countdown clock marking six years to the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane included a timely appearance by a native bird known as the “bin chicken.”
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Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

Trump role in World Cup red-card ruling for Balogun pushes Norway toward FIFA ethics complaint

U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators
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Resolute Mining Ltd Focuses on Gold Production in Africa

Resolute Mining Ltd Focuses on Gold Production in Africa

Resolute Mining Ltd Focuses on Gold Production in Africa
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UN Report Highlights Global Hunger Decline but Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in Africa

UN Report Highlights Global Hunger Decline but Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in Africa

A recent United Nations report has revealed that while global hunger has decreased for the third consecutive year, Africa has become the epicenter of food insecurity. The report, authored by five UN agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), indicates that 2.69 billion people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet. This issue is particularly acute in Africa, where 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, surpassing Asia in the number of undernourished people. The report emphasizes the need for urgent action to make healthy diets more affordable, as the cost of a healthy diet is significantly higher than the extreme poverty line. The report also highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions, which could exacerbate food insecurity.
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Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says

Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says

The head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions
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UN Report Highlights Global Challenge of Affordable Healthy Diets Amid Declining Hunger

UN Report Highlights Global Challenge of Affordable Healthy Diets Amid Declining Hunger

A recent report by five United Nations agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, reveals that while global hunger has decreased for the third consecutive year, the affordability of healthy diets remains a significant issue. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report indicates that 2.69 billion people worldwide cannot afford a diet that meets their nutritional needs. The cost of a healthy diet is calculated at 4.28 purchasing power parity (PPP) dollars per day, which is significantly higher than the extreme poverty line of $3 PPP per person. The report highlights that government policies often focus on subsidizing cereals and starchy staples rather than diverse diets, contributing to rising obesity and related health issues.
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test

Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test

The Women's Tennis Association has changed its eligibility policy and will require athletes to submit to a one-time genetic gender test to establish eligibility, the organization revealed early this week.
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Henri Camara breaks down future of Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Henri Camara breaks down future of Bayern Munich’s Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

The FC Bayern youngster has support.
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UN Report Highlights Global Hunger Decline Amid Regional Disparities

UN Report Highlights Global Hunger Decline Amid Regional Disparities

The United Nations released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report, indicating a decline in global hunger for the third consecutive year. In 2025, 7.8% of the global population faced hunger, down from 8.1% in 2024. Despite this progress, regional disparities persist, with Africa experiencing the highest number of hungry people. The report also projects that 510 to 520 million people may still face hunger by 2030 due to conflicts and economic disruptions. The report emphasizes the need for political commitment and investment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.