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Troubled NBTC head presents new evidence

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), unveiled new evidence on Tuesday to counter the verdict of the selection committee, which voted to disqualify him from office…

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Zelenskyy warns Putin will use Russian election, in which opposition to the war is banned, as pretext for major call-up of troops. What we know on day 1,631 Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea , Ukraine’s…

Thailand suspends gun licences as teen shooter and grandparents he killed are cremated

Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting Thailand has suspended firearms licences after last week’s deadly school shooting , as the bodies of the teenage…

Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, 'I'm So Happy'

NEW YORK — Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track “I’m So Happy,” on Sept. 25. “Music is such a…

Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT

After a former lead writer claimed Saber "replaced me with ChatGPT," CEO Matthew Karch now claims, "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI," for the Rideshare "Stimulator" game announced last month, developed by…

Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

“I’m deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon," the singer said in a statement.

Google: Rathee's YouTube clip 'defamatory', blocked in India

Boeing and US Air Force sign deal to build guided jet-powered bombs capable of traveling 300 nautical miles

Boeing lands $75 million contract for its new long-range guided bomb GBU-75 bomb travels over 300 nautical miles using a turbojet engine Boeing spent nearly $100 million of its own money before this deal Boeing has received a $75 million…

Is Mexico ‘next’? Why Colombia’s deadly quake doesn’t raise the seismic odds up north

This week’s powerful earthquake in Colombia has revived fear in Mexico: Is the Pacific Ring of Fire about to send another major tremor north? The answer is no. Although Mexico faces real seismic risk, Monday’s 7.4-magnitude quake in…

Fibre cuts hit 5,000 as road works intensify

Over 5,000 fibre optic cuts recorded in Nigeria in H1 2026 due to road construction. Learn how NCC is tackling these disruptions to digital services. Read More: https://punchng.com/fibre-cuts-hit-5000-as-road-works-intensify/

A controversial Alzheimer’s surgery is said to reverse symptoms — here’s what scientists know

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02448-x Jaw-dropping patient videos and miraculous testimonials ignited a frenzy in China over a technique that aims to improve drainage from the brain. Now it is entering…

How the human brain can pursue two goals at the same time

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02395-7 In the natural world, an animal can blend strategies so it can advance towards several goals at the same time. An engineering approach called control theory was used…