In a symbolic act of cultural restitution, France has returned a sacred talking drum that was taken during the colonial era to Ivory Coast. The historic instrument, considered a powerful cultural and spiritual symbol in Ivorian communities, was originally seized during the period of French colonial rule in West Africa. For decades, it remained in…

An Australian court has found businessman Alexander Csergo guilty of secretly working with individuals believed to be linked to Chinese intelligence. Prosecutors said Csergo gathered sensitive information about Australia’s economic and national security interests and passed it to contacts suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence agencies. Investigators claimed he was recruited during trips to…

Investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired select music, publishing, and name-image-likeness (NIL) assets from legendary producer Quincy Jones, marking another major deal in the fast-growing music rights market. The acquisition includes portions of Jones’ music catalog and publishing interests, as well as rights tied to his name, image, and likeness, allowing HarbourView to expand…

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has reportedly reshuffled his investment portfolio, selling off shares in SanDisk while increasing his exposure to companies tied to the booming artificial intelligence sector. Druckenmiller, known for his sharp market instincts and successful hedge fund career, has been actively repositioning his investments to capitalize on the rapid growth of AI technologies.…

The president of the Congo Football Association and his son have been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of misappropriating more than $1.3 million in development funds provided by FIFA. Authorities said the funds were originally allocated by FIFA to support football development programs, infrastructure, and grassroots initiatives in Republic of the Congo.…

Tech giant Meta has acquired Moltbook, a fast-growing experimental social media platform designed entirely for artificial intelligence bots rather than human users.  The unusual platform quickly went viral after launching earlier this year because it allows AI agents to post, comment, and interact with each other, similar to how people use forums like Reddit or…

Artificial intelligence startup Thinking Machines, led by tech executive Mira Murati, has secured a multibillion-dollar chip supply deal with semiconductor giant Nvidia. The agreement will see Nvidia provide advanced AI chips to support Thinking Machines’ growing artificial intelligence infrastructure. These high-performance processors are essential for training large AI models and running complex machine-learning systems. Murati,…

A suspect has been arrested after gunshots were fired at the Los Angeles home of global superstar Rihanna, prompting a major police response. Authorities identified the suspect as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman who was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple rounds toward the singer’s residence. …

Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah after both players were found guilty of serious betting violations. According to the league, investigations revealed that the players breached strict gambling rules set by Major League Soccer, which prohibit athletes from betting on matches or participating in gambling activities…

Iran has appointed hardline cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in recent attacks linked to the ongoing regional conflict.  The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, the council responsible for selecting Iran’s Supreme Leader. The group voted to appoint Mojtaba as the…