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Elon Musk’s electric car and energy company Tesla has applied for a licence to supply electricity to British homes.If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow Tesla to take on the big firms that dominate the UK energy market to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.Tesla, which is best known as one of the world’s biggest makers of electric vehicles (EV), also has a solar energy and battery storage business.Tesla did not immediately reply to a BBC request for comment.Ofgem can take up to nine months to process…

The AFC/M23 rebel movement has condemned the recruitment of children into the armed forces of the DR Congo and its allied armed groups, accusing international organisations of ignoring the urgency of the matter. AFC/M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, said in an X post on Sunday, August 10, that the movement “notes with regret and condemns in the strongest terms the recruitment of children by the coalition forces of the Kinshasa regime.” ALSO READ: M23 dismisses UN allegations of civilian killings The post included a video showing minors reportedly found among fighters who surrendered to the rebel group on July 28, during…

Has Israel created a predicament it can’t escape with its zero-sum path for the Palestinians and regional overreach?By offering nothing except continual massacre for the Palestinians, and attempting to subjugate the surrounding areas to its will, Israel finds itself “in a predicament of its own making”, argues former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy.Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project, tells host Steve Clemons that Israel has put Arab leaders in a bind, as regional disgust grows towards Israel for its war crimes in Gaza.And while Western governments and cultural institutions have been carrying water for Israel for decades, argues Levy, some…

Choosing where to purchase your garden tools can significantly impact both your gardening success and budget. Whether you’re a beginning gardener setting up your first toolkit or an experienced horticulturist expanding your collection, the decision between online shopping and visiting local hardware stores involves weighing convenience, cost, expertise, and quality assurance. The garden tool market has evolved dramatically, with online retailers offering unprecedented selection and competitive pricing, while local stores continue to provide personalized service and hands-on expertise. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each approach will help you make informed decisions that align with your gardening needs and shopping…

Police in London on Saturday arrested 522 people who were protesting against the United Kingdom’s recent decision to ban the group Palestine Action, a tally thought to include the highest-ever recorded at a single protest in the British capital.The Metropolitan Police on Sunday updated its previous arrest tally of 466 and said that all but one of the 522 arrests took place at a protest in central London’s Parliament Square and were for displaying placards backing Palestine Action.The other arrest for the same offence took place at nearby Russell Square as thousands rallied at a Palestine Coalition march demonstrating against…

391 Namibia has rolled out Phase II of the Africa-Asia Youth Coding Initiative, a project aimed at introducing coding and artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s formal education system. The programme, which builds on the achievements of its first phase, is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with private technology companies CODEMAO and OPPO. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), the Embassy of China, and the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST). It seeks to equip Namibian learners…

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace upset Premier League champions Liverpool in English season opening Community Shield.Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the FA Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley.New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2 on Sunday.Mohamed Salah blazed over from the spot, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by an inspired Dean Henderson as Palace built on winning their first…

John Oliver is comparing President Trump‘s recent stroll on the roof of the White House to a signature move by beloved Peanuts character Snoopy. On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, the host showed clips of Trump on Tuesday as he suddenly appeared on the White House flanked by Secret Service agents. Reporters down below, who were caught off guard, started lobbing questions at the president. Asked what he was doing up there, he replied: “Taking a little walk. … It’s good for your health.” The action was reportedly related to a large ballroom he’s proposed building on the property. The 90,000-square-foot…

An Israeli air strike has killed four Al Jazeera journalists including correspondent Anas al-Sharif.

The “SportsCenter” road trip is nearing the finish line and before the journey wraps, we’re giving you one more chance to show off your knowledge of the remaining stops.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedAs the show completes its mission to visit all 50 states in 50 days, the final stretch features a variety of marquee events. The week kicks off Friday at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Louisiana, followed by the Savannah Bananas’ stop at Coors Field in Colorado on Saturday. Midweek, “SportsCenter” heads to Maryland for the PGA Tour BMW Championship on Wednesday, before closing the journey Aug. 16 in Pennsylvania…