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Researchers hint on the use of AI to create treasure maps for biodiversity
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As the UN Biodiversity conference approaches, there is a growing emphasis on the innovative application of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing biodiversity research and conservation efforts. A recent study published in *Science Advances* has showcased the potential of AI in mapping
At least 30 killed, 1M affected in Nigeria floods
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At least 30 people died, and a million others were affected by heavy flooding in Nigeria‘s northeast, emergency services said Wednesday. “The death toll is 30,” National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) spokesman Ezekiel Manzo told AFP a day after water from an
Fuel tanker-truck collision in north central Nigeria kills at least 52
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At least 52 people were killed in an explosion caused by a head-on collision between a fuel tanker and a truck on Sunday, the country’s emergency response agency said. The fuel tanker was also carrying cattle in the Agaie area in
Kenya school fire death toll climbs to 21 after 2 die in hospital
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The death toll from a school dormitory fire in central Kenya has climbed to 21 after two more students died in the hospital. The tragedy has raised questions about safety standards at educational establishments nationwide. And after night fell, another fire
Congo welcomes 1st mpox vaccine batch: Is it sufficient though?
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The first shipment of mpox vaccines arrived in Congo’s capital on Thursday, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency. The European Union, through its health emergency agency HERA, donated 100,000 doses of
UN investigators urge impartial force as Sudan war crimes intensify
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N.-backed human rights investigators called Friday for the establishment of an “independent and impartial force” to safeguard civilians in Sudan, condemning both warring sides for war crimes such as murder, mutilation and torture. They also warned that foreign governments supplying arms
Hezbollah launches rocket swarm into northern Israel, injuring 6
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Six people were injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on northern Israel on Tuesday amid fears of a full-blown war between the two sides, according to Israeli media. The Israeli army said several drones were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Stocks drop as early sense of relief falters
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Global stocks retreated on Tuesday, surrendering earlier gains, as the uncertainty generated by the previous day’s aggressive selloff weighed on investor sentiment, even though central bank officials said all the right things to soothe nerves. The Nikkei’s (.N225), opens new tab 10% rebound in Tokyo overnight