DFIs extend 600mn euro joint financing package to Aspen
The International Finance Corporation – along with other Development Finance Institutions – has extended a joint financing package to South Africa's Aspen.
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Asian elephants at Oregon Zoo enjoy the pool to beat US heatwave
Oregon Zoo releases a video showing Asian elephants Samudra, Rose-Tu and Chendra splash around Oregon Zoo's Elephant Lands pool while enjoying some tasty treats. A record-breaking heatwave has swept across parts of western US and Canada since the weekend, prompting authorities to issue heat warnings and advisories.
What the creation of a new sports league means for Africa
CNN's Cyril Vanier talks with the president of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, to explore the league's profitability, its partnership with the NBA, and a commitment to growing the sport in the region.
Hit by third wave of Covid, Uganda is in need of more oxygen
Demand for refilling oxygen cylinders has increased dramatically due to the Covid pandemic in Uganda. The Roofings plant, previously refilled around 50 cylinders of oxygen per day, but now refills almost 400 cylinders a day.
'A boot up the bum': Brisbane locals react as Australian city enters lockdown
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – The usually busy streets of Brisbane have fallen quiet, with Australians under stay-at-home orders as the country battles multiple small outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is controlled by Western leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin questions the point of meeting with Ukraine's leader, claiming Volodymyr Zelensky's country is effectively run by leaders in Washington and European capitals.
Summer Solstice Yoga Returns to NYC's Times Square
Solstice Yoga returned to New York City's Times Square in 2021, after being suspended last year because of the pandemic. The all-day event brought together over two thousand enthusiasts with their yoga mats to the very heart of Times Square. Evgeny Maslov filed this story narrated by Anna Rice.
China's Didi gears up for NYSE debut
Ride-hailer Didi raised $4.4 billion in the IPO, giving it a valuation of more than $67 billion. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.
Reality Check: We need infrastructure to survive the climate crisis
CNN's John Avlon takes a look at the urgent crisis of climate change that is causing rising tides and record setting heat waves and its impact on US infrastructure.
Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says he is concerned that the Detla variant of Covid-19 is behind the rise in cases of coronavirus in the US and warned that the unvaccinated are at risk because it spreads faster than any known variant.
Unai Simón on his mistake vs Croatia and the support from the fans
Unai Simón talked about the mistake he made as Spain faced Croatia in the Euro 2020 Round of 16. The Athletic Club goalkeeper said he had watched the move ‘six or seven times’ and highlighted the support he got from the fans short after conceding. Spain went on to win 5-3 after extra time and Simón made some crucial saves.
Sarabia explains his special goal dedication
Pablo Sarabia scored as Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in the Euro 2020 Round of 16 and celebrated it with a military salute. The PSG player explains that it is a dedication to his late father, who was in the army, and his sister, who is in the police.
