Beneath Ukraine Crisis there’s real fear German-Russia alliance will hasten the decline of superpower status America currently enjoys
The Ukrainian crisis has nothing to do with Ukraine. It’s about Germany and, in particular, a pipeline that connects Germany to Russia called Nord Stream 2. Washington sees the pipeline as a threat to its primacy in Europe and has tried to sabotage the project at every turn. Even so,...
Defiant Putin warns world of ‘consequences you have never seen’ as Nato meets to counter Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Hours later, Ukraine’s president announced he is severing diplomatic relations with Russia. As...
Covid mutation: New Omicron sub-variant proves deadly to the unvaccinated, double-vaccinated and boosted individuals
Covid-19 researchers are rushing to understand why a relative of the main Omicron variant is displacing its sibling in countries around the world. The variant, known as BA.2, has spread rapidly in countries including Denmark, the Philippines and South Africa in the past few weeks. It follows the initial spread...
Timid Man United worries manager as talismanic striker Ronaldo endures another ‘lonely’ night against Atletico Madrid
Ralf Rangnick could not believe how timid Manchester United were in the first half of their draw against Atletico Madrid, explaining what they must change in the second leg. Man United eventually earned a draw from the first leg of their Champions League Last-16 tie. Anthony Elanga scored late on...
Rising Man United youngster Elanga scores late to earn Red Devils undeserved draw against organised Atletico Madrid
Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga’s late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano...
US, France accuse Russian mercenaries of killing civilians, targeting Muslims and attacking UN soldiers in Central Africa
The US and France criticised mercenaries in the Central African Republic from the Russian security company Wagner, accusing them of executing civilians, attacking UN peacekeepers and targeting predominantly Muslim communities in their military operations. Russia never mentioned mercenaries or Wagner in responding, but said that “Russian specialists” are working “successfully”...
Kenya’s envoy to UN raps Russia for invading Ukraine; says it reminds Africa of its past and risks stoking ‘embers of dead empires’
Russia’s move to recognise breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as “republics” drew a sharp rebuke from Kenyan UN Ambassador Martin Kimani, who used a speech at the UN Security Council to recount the perils of clinging to vestiges of empire. Kimani said Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected diplomacy in favour...
Endangered species: Illegal trade in cheetahs has reduced global population to less than 7,500 in the wild
Supporting wildlife law enforcement in developing practical skills and guiding interagency cooperation in the Horn of Africa and Middle East regions is critical to ending the illegal wildlife trade in live cheetah cubs. Consequently, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), and Legal Atlas (LA)...
Birds ‘talk’ but is theirs a language? In their cheeps, trills and tweets scientists find parallels with human speech
In our quest to find what makes humans unique, we often compare ourselves with our closest relatives: the great apes. But when it comes to understanding the quintessentially human capacity for language, scientists are finding that the most tantalising clues lay farther afield. An explosion of research is finding that...
Recolonising Africa: Russia tightens grip on continent’s natural resources with increased military presence
Russia has drawn the world’s attention with its aggressive stance toward Ukraine. The former Soviet power has been rebuilding ties with Africa more quietly, strengthening economic and military cooperation, but also raising Western concerns about its tactics and goals there. Russian flags waved in Burkina Faso’s capital following January’s military...
