Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason charges dropped

Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason charges dropped

SCMP •

Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped. Koroma had left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over a deadly 2023 army uprising. The former president, who led Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2018, arrived at the...

Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns home after treason charges dropped

Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns home after treason charges dropped

SCMP •

Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped. Koroma had left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over a deadly 2023 army uprising. The former president, who led Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2018, arrived at the...

Sierra Leone ex-president returns to country after treason case dropped

Sierra Leone ex-president returns to country after treason case dropped

SCMP •

Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped. Koroma had left for Nigeria in 2024, days after being charged with treason and other offences over a deadly 2023 army uprising. The former president, who led Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2018, arrived at the...

After Brecksville Dam was removed, free-flowing habitat linked to Lake Erie more than doubled to 71 km

After Brecksville Dam was removed, free-flowing habitat linked to Lake Erie more than doubled to 71 km

Times of India •

A restored Lake Erie wetland saw millions of aquatic animals after reconnection to waterways. High-resolution sonar tracked over 3.4 million fish movements into and out of the marsh. Fish utilized the habitat throughout the day and night, showing continuous usage patterns. This research provides clear evidence of how aquatic species use restored coastal habitats. The findings inform management...

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

The Guardian •

Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weaponsUS energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday morning that the US may not be able to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent the country from having nuclear weapons.Asked on ABC on Sunday morning about any sign of such a deal, as negotiations appear stalled and the US-Israel w...

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory in Saxony-Anhalt

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory in Saxony-Anhalt

France 24 •

"Everything is possible" is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory

France 24 •

"Everything is possible" is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

"Ready to talk": German far-right celebrates victory

"Ready to talk": German far-right celebrates victory

France 24 •

“Everything is possible” is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

Lebanon president appeals for US help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Lebanon president appeals for US help as Israeli strikes kill 7

SCMP •

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops in the vicinity of a strategic sout...

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

SCMP •

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops in the vicinity of a strategic sout...

EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns

EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns

The Guardian •

Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJob losses in EU manufacturing will rapidly increase unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of industry by Chinese component manufacturers, a leading industry trade body has warned.Eurometal predicts 300,000 job losses in manufacturing in the rest of 2026 because of expanding competition from China, ...

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections

Times of India •

A rejuvenated wetland at Lake Erie witnessed an influx of aquatic wildlife thanks to its reconnection. High-resolution sonar has captured a staggering 3.4 million fish movements entering and exiting this newly transformed habitat. This research reveals valuable insights into how aquatic species engage with restored coastal ecosystems, as fish showcased varied activity throughout both day and night...