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America’s Greenland Fixation Isn’t New. It’s the Old Story of Expansion—Updated for the Arctic Age The latest flirtation in Washington with the idea of buying or annexing Greenland has a familiar ring. It revives a distinctly American tradition: expanding borders to match ambition. In a political culture that once treated land as the engine of destiny and prestige, the world’s largest island is not just a curiosity—it’s a strategic prize in a warming Arctic and a symbol in a long-running story of U.S. power. That story mixes…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the shadow of sandbagged checkpoints and concrete blast walls, the National Theater sits like a survivor. Years after a suicide bomber tore through its auditorium, the stage still glows under hard light. On a recent morning, Hassan Barre stepped forward to offer a different emblem of Somalia: poetry. “Somalis must be aware of their responsibility to their country and each other,” he recited, his cadence steady and unhurried. The 70-year-old cut a somber figure at the podium, his voice carrying over a…

Fuzzy Zoeller, the two-time major champion and 10-time winner on the PGA Tour, has died, the United States Golf Association said Thursday. He was 74. The USGA did not provide a cause or say when he died. "Fuzzy was one of a kind," USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a statement. "We are grateful for all he gave to golf. I hope we can all remember his unmistakable joy. The USGA is sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends." PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan called Zoeller "a true original whose talent and charisma…

BBC at a crossroads: independence, accountability and a $1bn legal threat What happened A storm that began with the editing of a single interview has swept to the upper echelons of the BBC, laid bare tensions about impartiality and placed Britain’s most trusted broadcaster at the centre of a wider global argument about media, power and truth. On Sunday Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC, resigned after a report found that footage used in a Panorama documentary had been selectively edited to portray former US…

A Thrilling Finale: The Triumph of Imisi Ayanwale in Big Brother Naija Season 10 As the curtains fell on the 10th season of Nigeria’s beloved reality show, Big Brother Naija, the air was electric with excitement and emotion. After ten weeks of intense drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments, 23-year-old Imisi Ayanwale emerged victorious, captivating the hearts of millions across the nation and beyond. Her journey from an ambitious contestant to the grand winner had not only entertained viewers but also resonated with the…

The son of a financial inspector and a teacher, Hugues Fabrice Zango could not imagine having a sports career. However, Burkinabè will be a very serious challenger for the Olympic gold medal in the triple jump on August 5 in Tokyo. Portrait. Being an Olympic champion is not a dream for Hugo's Fabrice Zango, it's a project.…

Édouard Mendy kept his clean sheet with Chelsea in the Champions League final against Manchester City on Saturday 29 May. With the Blues' 1-0 victory, the goalkeeper reached an extraordinary peak in his career. Because the former Rennais has a lot to do with this European coronation obtained in Porto. The story of Édouard…

Junior Makabu defeated Nigerian Olanrewaju Durodola in defense of his WBC lightweight world title this Saturday, December 19, in Kinshasa. Congolese won by KO in the 7th round. After 11 months of waiting, Junior Makabu was finally able to defend his WBC light heavyweight title, this Saturday 19 December in Kinshasa. And he did…