It’s a dietary tip we’ve all heard a hundred times: Wholemeal and whole-grain bread are healthier than white bread. How so? Both are made from whole grains: the fibre-rich outer bran layer, starchy middle endosperm layer and nutrient-rich germ layer. I…
Syria holds fourth parliamentary elections since 2011 uprising
For the fourth time since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, residents in government-controlled areas are going to the polls in what critics call an electoral farce to help shore up President Bashar al-Assad’s standing. Voting started on Monday…
Using AI to write your cover letters? Be careful, experts say
Be it ChatGPT or Perplexity, chatbots using artificial intelligence (AI) can be valuable helpers in drafting a text. However, when applying for a job, only use AI-generated cover letters or resumes as inspiration, HR experts say. “When I don’t know how…
Zelensky reiterates Ukraine’s need for 25 Patriot systems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeated his view that Ukraine needs more than two dozen Patriot air defence systems to secure the country. “According to our military, we need 25 Patriot systems to completely secure Ukraine,” he said at a pr…
INEC begins accreditation of observers for Edo, Ondo governorship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has mandated accredited organisations to upload personal details and photographs of their field observers via its portal in preparation for the 2024 Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. This was made …
Taylor Swift even larger than life ahead of German leg of Eras Tour
A huge acrylic portrait of Taylor Swift is being created in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, which is hosting three shows on the pop superstar’s record-breaking Eras Tour. The artwork will be 90 square metres in size and three-dimensional – de…
Switzerland winger Shaqiri retires from international football
Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri is retiring from international football, the player said on Monday. “Seven tournaments, many goals, 14 years with the Swiss national team and unforgettable moments. It’s time to say goodbye to the national team,” he w…
AMD’s new Ryzen 9950X CPU is 40% faster than the Intel Core i9-14900K
AMD fans have been salivating today as the company officially announced the launch date for its next-gen desktop CPU lineup. The Ryzen 9000 series is headlined by the 9950X, an absolute CPUnit with 16 cores and a maximum boost boost of up to 5.7 gigahe…
Syria holds fourth parliamentary elections since 2011 uprising
For the fourth time since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, residents in government-controlled areas are going to the polls in what critics call an electoral farce to help shore up President Bashar al-Assad’s standing. Voting started on Monday…
‘Massive realignment’: Ex-Secret Service agents anticipate ‘intensive review’ of Trump rally shooting
According to national security experts, the motivations of Thomas Matthew Crooks — the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13 — remain unclear. Croo…