Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscriptionGuy DelauneyBalkans correspondentEPAMore than half of the 800 conscripts reporting for service today are volunteersHundreds of teenage Croatians have reported for compulsory military service – for the first time since their country scrapped the requirement in 2008.Training will take place at barracks in three locations...

Why Namibia's 'green hydrogen' dream could be a red flag for penguins and succulentsGetty ImagesScientists have warned that the critically endangered African penguin could go extinct in the wild by 2035A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the...

Makoko demolitions: Shanties in Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria bulldozed and burntChiamaka DikeBBC Africa, Makoko, LagosGift Ufuoma/BBCA mother of five, Anna Sobie's wooden home is one of many that has been demolished in a shanty town in a lagoon in Lagos, with critics describing it as a "land-grab" by the authorities to gentrify the prime waterfront spot in Nigeria's biggest city.Lagos State...

Progressing through bossing in Old School RuneScape can feel overwhelming, especially when community rankings blur the line between mechanical difficulty and gear requirements. Instead of ordering bosses purely by complexity, this guide with RS gold presents a structured PvM pathway-from early game exposure to true endgame mastery-focused on skill acquisition, account progression, and practical...

AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid If you’ve seen the recent ads attacking New York assembly member Alex Bores, you’ll know he used to work for Palantir, the AI company that’s powering the controversial raids and high-volume deportation efforts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The ads even accuse Bores of having made hundreds of...