ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat on Monday. A heat dome hovered over an arc from
Dog people tend to be pretty confident they know what’s going on with their animals. When we put out a call on the Explain It to Me podcast for dog owners to tell us about their connection to their furry friends, the responses ranged from “soul dog” to “love of my life” to “I believe
Oluwatobi Afolabi took an inDrive trip around Lagos in March 2025. The ride was tense. Her driver ignored directions, grumbled throughout, and dropped her off late. She gave him a two-star rating and moved on. The threats began a few hours later. The driver had seen her review, tracked her number, and shared it with
Wave, one of Africa’s most valuable startups, has raised a $137 million debt round to bolster its working capital and drive expansion across existing and new markets. The funding will help scale its mobile money operations and broaden financial access for underserved communities across the continent, the company said in a statement. Rand Merchant Bank