A top accounting expert says both major political parties in Ghana have failed to stop illegal mining activities known as galamsey. Professor Joseph Agyemang from the University of South Africa believes the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party treat this national crisis as a political game instead of working together. He thinks the parties use mining issues to win votes rather than protect the country.
The professor criticized the NDC for making campaign promises to release imprisoned miners if elected. He questioned how a party with these promises can claim to fight against illegal mining. Agyemang also called the government task force against mining a farce, saying the military should handle enforcement without...
Nintendo showed off gameplay features for Mario Kart World during a 15-minute presentation this morning. The game lets players freely explore an open world instead of just racing on tracks. Gamers can discover hidden items, tackle challenges like blue-coin puzzles, or simply cruise around with friends without competing.
Eight courses were revealed including Mario Bros. Circuit, Crown City, Salty Salty Speedway, Starview Peak, Boo Cinema, Toad's Factory, Peach Beach, and Wario Shipyard. Four new characters join the roster: Goomba, Cow, Spike, and Lakitu. The direct also highlighted six items: Kamek's magic, Feather, Ice Flower, Coin Shell, Mega Mushroom, and Hammer.
Two game-changing tricks were introduced, called Rewind and Charge...
A math teacher attacked a sixth-grade student at a Pushkin school near St. Petersburg. The teacher smashed a phone against the boy's head during class. Medical staff at a local hospital treated the student for a closed head injury with bruising to the soft tissues in his skull. Doctors released him home after providing care, reporting his condition as satisfactory. School officials have not revealed what triggered the violent outburst.
Police continue investigating the incident details. Reports indicate the math teacher previously served as a military officer before joining the school staff. He reportedly taught safety classes at another school before his current position. The case follows another recent incident where a different St...
Police evacuated more than 1,200 people after bomb threats hit St. Petersburg for the second straight day. Officials cleared six locations, including the Mosin Technological College, two public schools on Yuntolovsky Prospekt and Glukharskaya Street, and the Agalatovsky Education Center. The Europolis and Galereya shopping centers also received threats.
Authorities removed everyone from the college and one school, but decided against evacuation at other sites. Law enforcement later determined all bomb reports were fake. Investigators traced the false alarms to specific phones and email addresses.
Police have opened a criminal case against those responsible for the hoaxes. The threats targeted educational facilities throughout the...
Cold rain returns to St. Petersburg today as temperatures fall to 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. Weather expert Mikhail Leus says an atmospheric front will bring wet conditions throughout the region. Southeast winds will blow at speeds between 2 and 7 meters per second across the city. The pressure remains slightly above normal at 762 millimeters of mercury.
Alexander Kolesov, chief forecaster for the city, expects precipitation mainly in the southern Leningrad Region. Light rain might appear in some parts of St. Petersburg during the morning hours only. Temperatures will remain steady during daylight hours without much warming. The cloudy skies accompany the cooler air moving into the area.
Police checked over 20 Roma living areas across St. Petersburg, including places in Pushkinsky and Krasnoselsky districts. Officers also searched Roma communities in neighboring Leningrad region areas like Gatchina, Vsevolozhsk, and Tosnensky. About 200 law enforcement agents participated in these raids throughout the region. During the operation, many residents were brought to police stations for identity verification and fingerprinting. Several men received military draft notices requiring them to register for possible service.
Authorities discovered illegal drugs when searching a residence in Aleksandrovskaya village. The 62-year-old homeowner faces criminal charges after police found prohibited substances in his house. Officers...
Job hunters face tough competition in St. Petersburg as more people search for work. The job search company HeadHunter North-West reports that resident activity in the labor market jumped 25 percent last month. Currently, more than six people apply for each open position across the city. This marks a significant increase from last year, when only 4.5 applicants competed for each job.
The arts industry sees the fiercest battle, with 28 candidates fighting for every available spot. Consulting positions attract 27 applicants per opening, and executive roles draw 26 hopefuls for each vacancy. Information technology positions have become more competitive as well, with 11 people applying for every job. Human resources positions show similar...
Apple plans a lighter headset called Vision Air to solve the weight problems of its original model. Many users complained about neck strain when wearing the current $3,499 Vision Pro for extended periods. The new version might use titanium in certain internal components to reduce its heft, according to online leaker Kosutami_Ito.
Most of the exterior will remain aluminum, but the device will feature redesigned battery connections. The tipster mentioned it might come in a graphite dark blue color similar to the classic black iPhone 5. This matches earlier reports from Bloomberg that Apple would release a cheaper, lighter headset this year.
Previous rumors suggested the less expensive model might use plastic parts instead of metal ones...
Uganda launched digital tools to catch fuel stations that dodge penalties through ownership transfers. The Energy Ministry joined with the Standards Bureau to track stations that previously escaped punishment. Fuel marking supervisor Peter Kitimbo explained how some stations changed owners right before losing their licenses. The new system gives each station unique digital stickers with GPS coordinates that follow the property regardless of who runs it. Previous violations will become the responsibility of any new owner.
Local leaders asked officials about single fuel pumps operating in remote areas without proper oversight. They worried these smaller operators might sell poor-quality fuel without facing regulation. Commissioner Frank...
