Africa’s solar expansion is outpacing official capacity records, researchers say
An estimate of 17 gigawatts of African solar installations in 2026 points to rapid growth, while missing data on smaller systems complicates electricity planning.
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AMD’s Lisa Su calls South Korea a key AI chip partner during Seoul visit
Su met semiconductor leaders in Seoul and described longer-term cooperation with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, while reports identified no new chip supply or manufacturing...
IKEA opens second-hand marketplace to buyers and sellers in the UK and Ireland
IKEA Family members can now trade used IKEA products directly through the retailer’s marketplace, with free listings and a choice of cash or a refund card for sellers.
Asian Games organizers apologize to South Korea over flag ceremony and transport problems
South Korea’s sports body says it received a formal apology after the national flag failed to rise fully at the men’s football medal ceremony in Japan.
Three quiet dwarf galaxies near M101 offer a test of a long-predicted journey
Julian Shapiro has identified three faint galaxies that may have lost their star-forming gas near a larger neighbour before moving outward. Their distances and histories remain...
LG Twins beat Doosan Bears in Jamsil finale and secure top-four finish
LG won 7-5 in the Seoul rivals’ final regular-season meeting at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The result secured at least fourth place for the Twins and fifth for the Bears.
Kagan and Soai share chemistry Nobel for controlling molecular handedness
The 2026 prize recognises discoveries that help chemists favour one of two mirror-image forms of a molecule, a capability important to drug development. The work does not...
Trump says he deserves 2026 Nobel Peace Prize ahead of Friday announcement
The US president said he merited the award but expressed doubt about his chances. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is due to announce its decision on 9 October.
Iranian musicians return from exile as officials seek to ease travel home
Mohsen Namjoo and Bijan Mortazavi have returned to Iran as officials court prominent expatriates. Namjoo says his legal status remains uncertain, and a return does not...
RTÉ endometriosis survey reports 14.5-year average wait for diagnosis in Ireland
A survey of almost 1,800 women in Ireland found long waits for an endometriosis diagnosis and widespread dissatisfaction with care. Its voluntary sample cannot establish...
WHO seeks answers on reported second illness at Russian plague institute
The health agency wants Russia to verify a report of another worker with pneumonia and explain the tests and quarantine measures that followed a laboratory worker’s death.
Former German intelligence chief held as alleged BND document leak comes under scrutiny
A judge ordered August Hanning held in pretrial detention on 7 October. Prosecutors allege a former aide supplied him with nearly 2,000 BND documents; the extent of any foreign...
China’s Golden Week travel draws crowds as consumers watch their spending
Early holiday reporting points to selective spending despite heavy travel during China’s extended autumn break. A definitive national spending total has not been established.
Iranian parliament approves penalties for interviews with designated hostile media
Lawmakers approved an article that could punish Iranians for speaking to designated media outlets. The bill still needs further parliamentary work and review before it can...
French students set out ten demands as government prepares October response
A student union is calling for school repairs, more staff and changes to university admissions. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked ministers for proposals by the end of...
South Sudan parties reaffirm December election timetable as preparations lag
Parties at an inter-party dialogue say they will stick to a December 22 vote, but voter registration has not begun and officials describe unresolved funding, legal and security...
LG Twins beat Doosan Bears in final Jamsil regular-season meeting
A 7-5 win secured LG at least fourth place in the KBO standings, while Doosan’s fifth-place finish was confirmed. Jamsil still has another regular-season game scheduled.
IllustrationGerman judge orders former spy chief August Hanning held in espionage case
A court ordered the former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service held after his arrest. Prosecutors allege a former aide supplied him with secret files; his lawyer...