Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Oct 7, 2026 in NYC with Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn
Background: Crunchyroll’s evolution from streaming service to industry convener Since its launch in 2006, Crunchyroll has grown from a niche fan‑sub site...
Small Things Review 2026: Zvonimir Jurić’s Island Drama with Izudin Bajrović
Background and the film’s genesis Zvonimir Jurić, a veteran of the post‑war Bosnian theatre scene, turned to cinema with a modestly financed...
Inherent’s Faraday AI Beats Anthropic & OpenAI at Replicating Research – Impact 2026
Background: The race to automate scientific discovery For years, the AI community has chased the idea of a machine that can not...
Uber hit with €825 million Dutch GDPR fine – what it means for African drivers, regulators and the gig economy in 2026
Background: GDPR meets algorithmic control In March 2026 the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) announced a record‑breaking €825 million penalty against Uber...
Ox Alpha AI model mystery: Who’s behind the stealth Oxford project in 2026?
Background: The sudden buzz around Ox Alpha In early August 2026 a handful of tech forums and AI‑research newsletters started sharing screenshots...
Rabiu Kwankwaso warns 2027 Nigerian vote pits oppressed citizens against oppressors, warns APC
Political backdrop ahead of Nigeria's 2027 presidential race Nigeria’s next presidential election, slated for February 2027, is already shaping up as a...
Anambra police arrest Chinwe Okonkwo with N12 million cash in August 2026
Background: Cash culture and law enforcement in Anambra Nigeria’s informal economy has long relied on physical cash, a habit reinforced by limited...
Zelensky faces corruption questions after Mykhailo Fedorov’s BBC interview, minister urges wartime elections in Ukraine 2026
Background: Ukraine’s political turbulence amid war Since Russia’s full‑scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has been under constant pressure to keep its...
Gary Indiana power outage 12 days in August 2026 fuels energy‑justice debate in U.S. Black towns
A city already on the edge Gary, Indiana, sits on the southern shore of Lake Michigan and once thrived as a steel‑making...
France reports 301 drownings since June 19 2024 amid record heatwaves – why the surge matters globally
Heatwave surge and drowning toll in France From 19 June to the end of August, France recorded 301 drowning deaths, a figure...
Premier League VAR controversy: Did Liverpool earn the March 2026 penalty? Full analysis
Background: VAR’s growing influence and the Liverpool incident Since its introduction in the 2019‑20 season, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has...
Liverpool appoint Iraola as new coach 2026 – why the 2-0 opening loss to Manchester United matters for African fans
Background: Liverpool’s turbulent season and the coaching change The 2025‑26 campaign began with Liverpool still reeling from a disappointing finish to the...
Michael Burry sells Alibaba, boosts JD.com stake in 2026 over valuation worries
Background: Burry’s reputation and the Chinese e‑commerce giants Michael Burry, the hedge‑fund manager who famously profited from the 2008 sub‑prime crash, has...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on AI Megadeals, Africa Routes and 2026 Growth Plans
United at a crossroads after a decade of change Scott Kirby celebrated his tenth year at the helm of United Airlines in...
Guinea landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry, highlighting chronic waste crisis in West Africa
A city choked by waste: Conakry’s mounting garbage problem Conakry, Guinea’s bustling capital of more than two million residents, has struggled for...