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Often romantically linked to women much younger than himself, Leonardo DiCaprio may have hinted at why the age gap is of no significance to him as he reflects on turning 50.The Hollywood star of films including Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street claims he feels as if he is only in his early 30s.He was asked by the US film-maker Paul Thomas Anderson: “You’re going to answer as quickly as you can. If you didn’t know how old you are, how old are you right now?” DiCaprio responded: “Thirty-two.”Anderson, the director of DiCaprio’s latest action thriller, One Battle After…

109 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 15, 2025: Ethio Telecom, in collaboration with Huawei, has achieved a major technological milestone by launching North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, a move expected to boost network performance, enhance user experience, and drive the region’s digital economy forward. Data from the operator’s network shows strong results since the deployment. 4G traffic has surged by 70%, while average user network speeds have climbed 68%. This means customers now enjoy smoother video streaming, faster file downloads, and improved online gaming even during peak hours. Huawei’s GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO solution stands…

More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says he was driven by the idea of helping his family out of poverty when learning his football skills on a sandy pitch in Bakoteh.Five years ago he took the decision to leave his parents, six siblings and friends to chase his dream in Europe. Now one of the Premier League’s rising stars, BBC Sport Africa’s Isaiah Akinremi followed Minteh on a journey home.Produced by Isaiah Akinremi & Caleb OjewaleEdited by Brian KhisaFilmed by Joshua Akinyemi

Graham FraserTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesThe banning of accounts has left an emotional impact on peopleInstagram users have told the BBC of their confusion, fear and anger after having their accounts suspended, often for being wrongly accused by parent company Meta of breaching the platform’s child sex abuse rules.For months, tens of thousands of people around the world have been complaining Meta has been banning their Instagram and Facebook accounts in error.They say they have been wrongly accused of breaching site rules – including around child sexual exploitation.More than 500 of them have contacted the BBC to say they have lost cherished…

Reducing electricity costs is commendable and should remain a primary objective for state regulators. However, genuine progress will likely come from addressing deeper systemic issues. In this report, analysts Abdulmalik Ishola and David Segun-Peter examine the conundrum in the Nigerian power sector. There is nothing more Nigerian than a good “reform.” In the 2000s alone, Nigeria experienced reforms in policing, pensions, local government administration, and taxation–to mention a few. Occasionally, we even revisited the same sector twice, notably with pensions in 2004 and 2014, and electricity in 2005 and again in 2023. The latest round of electricity reform, introduced by…

Joe McFadden and Josh Elgindoctally/midwifemarley/TikTokMidwife Marley and Doc Tally are two of the TikTok influencers involved The government is partnering with TikTok influencers to warn people about the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures.There’s growing concern over the rise in Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work, often lured by lower costs and shorter waiting times.Medical content creators will urge viewers to talk to a UK doctor first, take out specialist travel insurance and avoid package holidays that include procedures.The move is part of a wider government campaign to curb so-called medical tourism, as well…

When I look back on my 1990s childhood, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic. We roamed for miles without supervision, riding our bikes, building dens and swimming in streams. After school, we did crafts or played board games and, though the internet existed, my parents would boot me off to use the landline. Media was tangible – tapes, CDs, VHS – and often consumed as a family. I still recall the thrill of going to the video shop to choose a film.It’s normal to feel like this, especially once you have babies of your own, and the social media algorithms…

The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.Among the attendees were veterans, some of whom participated in the ceremony by laying wreaths and giving readings.VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, is marked each year on 15 August – the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended.

British film producer Jeremy Thomas took to the Edinburgh International Film Festival stage Friday night to reflect on his legendary, decades-spanning career. Thomas and Irish director Mark Cousins pondered over the state of the film industry during a 90-minute conversation, which also covered Harvey Weinstein, Harry Cohn and Thomas’ time spent with some of the biggest filmmakers in history. Thomas, also the former chair of the British Film Institute, is a frequent collaborator of David Cronenberg‘s, having worked on Crash (1996) and Naked Lunch (1991). He is best known for producing Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor (1987), which won a…