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Science Global

Webb Telescope Detects Potential Biosignatures on Earth-Like Exoplanet

JWST detects dimethyl sulphide — a molecule only produced by living organisms on Earth — in the atmosphere of an exoplanet 120 light-years away.

Kwame Asante Feb 18, 2026 10 min read Impact: 10.0
Health North America

The Cancer Vaccine Revolution: mRNA Trials Show 78% Recurrence Prevention

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccines show 78% reduction in recurrence in Phase 3 trials, marking a potential paradigm shift in cancer treatment.

Amina Diallo Feb 17, 2026 9 min read Impact: 9.7
Technology North America

Quantum Supremacy: The Breakthrough That Changes Everything

A research consortium achieves stable 1000-qubit quantum computation, marking the most significant computing breakthrough in decades.

Carlos Mendez Feb 18, 2026 9 min read Impact: 9.8
Economy North America

The Fed Blinks: Rate Cuts Send Shockwaves Through Global Markets

The Federal Reserve's 50bp rate cut triggers a $3.2 trillion global market rally and capital flow toward emerging markets.

Kwame Asante Feb 18, 2026 8 min read Impact: 9.4
Economy Global

BRICS+ Currency Bloc: The Most Serious Dollar Challenge in Decades

BRICS+ nations are advancing plans for a commodity-backed settlement currency, posing the most serious challenge to dollar dominance in decades.

Amina Diallo Feb 17, 2026 11 min read Impact: 9.6
Politics Global

G20 Summit: World Leaders Forge Historic Climate Covenant

World leaders sign binding climate accord at G20 summit, committing to net-zero by 2040 and establishing $500B transition fund.

Amankwah Bismark Feb 18, 2026 8 min read Impact: 9.2
Climate Global

Arctic Meltdown: Sea Ice Reaches Record Low for Third Consecutive Year

Arctic sea ice reaches a record minimum for the third consecutive year, triggering feedback loops not fully anticipated in climate models.

Kwame Asante Feb 18, 2026 10 min read Impact: 9.5
Business Global

The $40 Trillion Pivot: Sovereign Wealth Funds Bet Big on Green Energy

Sovereign wealth funds controlling $40 trillion in assets are executing a historic pivot from fossil fuels to renewable energy and climate technology.

Amina Diallo Feb 17, 2026 9 min read Impact: 9.2
Health Global

WHO: Global Mental Health Crisis Has Reached "Pandemic Proportions"

WHO declares global mental health a parallel pandemic, with 1.3 billion people affected and a 75% treatment gap worldwide.

Carlos Mendez Feb 17, 2026 7 min read Impact: 8.8
Politics Global

UN Security Council Reform: The World Demands a New Order

A coalition of 120 nations formally proposes expanding the UN Security Council permanent membership, challenging the post-WWII global order.

Carlos Mendez Feb 18, 2026 9 min read Impact: 9.1
Economy Africa

Africa's Economic Renaissance: The Continent That Will Define the Next Century

With six of the world's ten fastest-growing economies, Africa is positioning itself as the defining economic story of the 21st century.

Amina Diallo Feb 17, 2026 10 min read Impact: 8.5
Conflict Africa

Sahel in Crisis: Military Coups and New Alliances Redraw the Strategic Map

Seven coups in three years have transformed the Sahel, as new military governments expel Western forces and turn to Russia's Africa Corps.

Sophie Dubois Feb 18, 2026 12 min read Impact: 9.0
Technology Europe

The EU AI Act Enters Force: How Europe Is Reshaping Global AI Development

The EU AI Act is forcing global technology companies to redesign AI systems, effectively becoming the world's de facto AI regulatory standard.

Sophie Dubois Feb 17, 2026 8 min read Impact: 8.9
Sports Africa

Paris 2024: African Nations Shatter Olympic Medal Records in Historic Games

African nations win 89 medals at Paris 2024 — a 67% increase — with homegrown training systems and a new generation of continental champions.

Carlos Mendez Feb 17, 2026 7 min read Impact: 7.9
Politics Global

Democracy in Retreat: The 2024 Global Index Reveals Alarming Trends

Only 7.8% of the global population lives in a full democracy according to the 2024 index, with hybrid authoritarian systems on the rise.

Sophie Dubois Feb 17, 2026 7 min read Impact: 8.4
Technology Global

The AI Revolution Reshaping Global Newsrooms

Artificial intelligence is transforming how global newsrooms operate, from automated fact-checking to personalized content delivery.

Kwame Asante Feb 18, 2026 6 min read Impact: 7.8
Culture Africa

Nollywood Conquers the World: African Cinema's Global Moment

Nollywood has become the world's third-largest film industry, with Netflix productions reaching 190 million subscribers across 38 countries.

Sophie Dubois Feb 17, 2026 8 min read Impact: 7.6