Gliomas are the most prevalent type of primary brain tumors, and their accurate segmentation from MRI is critical for diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal monitoring. However, the scarcity of high-quality annotated imaging data in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) poses a significant challenge for deploying advanced segmentation models in clinical workflows. This study introduces a robust and computationally efficient deep learning framework tailored for resource-constrained settings. We leveraged a 3D Attention UNet architecture augmented with residual blocks and enhanced through transfer learning from pre-trained weights on the BraTS 2021 dataset. Our model was evaluated on 95 MRI cases from the BraTS-Africa dataset, a benchmark for glioma segmentation in SSA MRI data. Despite the limited data quality and quantity, our approach achieved Dice scores of 0.76 for the Enhancing Tumor (ET), 0.80 for Necrotic and Non-Enhancing Tumor Core (NETC), and 0.85 for Surrounding Non-Functional Hemisphere (SNFH). These results demonstrate the generalizability of the proposed model and its potential to support clinical decision making in low-resource settings. The compact architecture, approximately 90 MB, and sub-minute per-volume inference time on consumer-grade hardware further underscore its practicality for deployment in SSA health systems. This work contributes toward closing the gap in equitable AI for global health by empowering underserved regions with high-performing and accessible medical imaging solutions.

Don't worry too much about planet-warming emissions, the US Energy Secretary has told the BBC, because within five years AI will have enabled the harnessing of nuclear fusion - the energy that powers the sun and stars. Chris Wright told me in an interview that he expected the technology to deliver power to electricity grids around the world within eight to 15 years and that it would rapidly become a big driver of greenhouse gas reductions. His claims will likely surprise even enthusiasts for the technology. Harnessing the energy released when atoms fuse together could produce vast amounts of low carbon energy but most scientists believe commercial fusion power plants are still a long way off. With artificial intelligence and what's going on at the national labs and private companies in the United States, we will have that approach about how to harness fusion energy multiple ways within the next five years, said Mr Wright.

Charlie Kirk's killer'identified' by law enforcement in manhunt after Trump indicated he knew assassin's motive Charlie Kirk's body arrives in hearse at Salt Lake City as devastated wife and family gather with JD Vance Trump's address to the nation hit by outrageous'fake' claim REVEALED: The truth about the'vanishing plane' five miles from Charlie Kirk's assassination... as private jet owner is unmasked And the armed militia mystery. FBI terror hunter blows the lid on search for Charlie Kirk's assassin... and the vital clue cops are desperate for'Shots fired' at UMass Boston: SWAT teams rush to hall of residence as terrified students sprint away from scene Elite sniper breaks down Charlie Kirk assassin's sick plot... and reveals tiny detail everyone's missed: The gun. Joe Rogan is speechless as he learns of Charlie Kirk's assassination on his podcast Fans claim NFL is'rigged' after bizarre Vikings play against Bears goes viral Biden insiders spew venom on Kamala Harris claiming her scathing critique of the former president is a'sloppy attempt at deflecting blame' for her failure Charlotte Tilbury reveals the secrets behind the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' flawless look Americans are unknowingly eating endangered animals... as study finds grocery store meat is mislabeled Mom of Ukrainian stabbing suspect says'killer' is'NOT racist because he dates all kinds of girls' Dave Portnoy: Trump played a huge part in Charlie Kirk's death Charlie Kirk's assassin sniper's nest giving him a terrifying clear shot before he vanished into thin air Charlie Kirk's body to be flown home aboard Air Force Two in rare tribute Silenced by a bullet to the throat - then came the sneers. MAUREEN CALLAHAN's blistering rebuke as America faces greatest political crisis since the 60s Looking to level up your home entertainment setup this fall? Sony's newest budget smart TV is a strong contender Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site.

Trump's address to the nation hit by outrageous'fake' claim Donald Trump Jr. sparks fury by comparing transgender people to al-Qaeda on 9-11 anniversary Dave Portnoy slams'insane' left in furious Charlie Kirk rant... but adds Donald Trump'played a part' in death REVEALED: The truth about the'vanishing plane' five miles from Charlie Kirk's assassination... as private jet owner is unmasked'Shots fired' at UMass Boston: SWAT teams rush to hall of residence as terrified students sprint away from scene Fans claim NFL is'rigged' after bizarre Vikings play against Bears goes viral Trump reveals conversation with Charlie Kirk's'devastated' widow... and has'indication' of assassin's motive Shattered boyfriend of slain Ukrainian woman speaks out and reveals reason he WANTS everyone to watch the video: 'This is important to know' Elite sniper breaks down Charlie Kirk assassin's sick plot... and reveals tiny detail everyone's missed: The gun. And the armed militia mystery. FBI terror hunter blows the lid on search for Charlie Kirk's assassin... and the vital clue cops are desperate for Charlie Kirk's body to be flown home aboard Air Force Two in rare tribute Paramount launches huge takeover bid that's set to shake up cable and streaming for all Americans Oxford University Union's president elect is accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination - after pair came head-to-head in debate weeks ago Who are Charlie Kirk's parents and who was his mentor Bill Montgomery? NBA's first openly-gay player Jason Collins reveals brain tumor as ex-Nets center starts cancer treatment Tim Allen includes'somber prayer' for slain Charlie Kirk's family in 9/11 tribute post REVEALED: The truth about the'vanishing plane' five miles from Charlie Kirk's assassination... as private jet owner is unmasked It is the conspiracy theory that has dominated social media since Charlie Kirk was brutally gunned down at Utah Valley University. A private jet took off from Provo Airport an hour after the shot was fired just five miles away, then mysteriously vanished from all radar systems.

A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine. A trove of internal documents leaked from a little-known Chinese company has pulled back the curtain on how digital censorship tools are being marketed and exported globally. Geedge Networks sells what amounts to a commercialized "Great Firewall" to at least four countries, including Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Myanmar. The groundbreaking leak shows in granular detail the capabilities this company has to monitor, intercept, and hack internet traffic. Researchers who examined the files described it as "digital authoritarianism as a service."

Dozens of political prisoners have been freed from Belarusian prisons as part of a deal between authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump. Fifty-two prisoners have been released, including trade union leaders, journalists and activists, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail. In exchange, the US has said it will relieve some sanctions on Belarusian airline Belavia, allowing it to buy parts for its airlines. The prisoner release came on the eve of joint military exercises involving Belarus and close ally Russia, and after what neighbouring Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace. Poland is closing its borders with Belarus because of the Zapad-2025 drills, which last until Tuesday.

'Rapid developments' in manhunt for Charlie Kirk assassin after photos of'person of interest' were released: Live updates Charlie Kirk's body to be flown home aboard Air Force Two in rare tribute Dave Portnoy slams'insane' left in furious Charlie Kirk rant... but adds Donald Trump'played a part' in death Who are Charlie Kirk's parents and who was his mentor Bill Montgomery? Savannah Chrisley says she was set to join Charlie Kirk on his tour as she shares'heartbreak' over his death And the armed militia mystery. FBI terror hunter blows the lid on search for Charlie Kirk's assassin... and the vital clue cops are desperate for Shattered boyfriend of slain Ukrainian woman speaks out and reveals reason he WANTS everyone to watch the video: 'This is important to know' Elite sniper breaks down Charlie Kirk assassin's sick plot... and reveals tiny detail everyone's missed: The gun. Jimmy Kimmel reacts to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'No finger pointing' Elon Musk unleashes explosive rant on Kirk assassination calling the left'the party of murder' 'Radicalized' Colorado school shooter who used revolver to open fire'again and again' at screaming kids is pictured Jennifer Lopez STILL living in $68M mansion she shared with Ben Affleck one year after listing, here's why Charlie Kirk's'incredibly strong' wife is too heartbroken to tell her children that'daddy isn't coming home' NBA's first openly-gay player Jason Collins reveals brain tumor as ex-Nets center starts cancer treatment MORE: Mystery of'fifth' 9/11 plane: United Airlines pilot claims his flight was intended to be hijacked The lab in charge of identifying the victims of the 9/11 terror attack has revealed why nearly half of their work remains unfinished more than two decades later. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) said that approximately 1,100 people who were in the World Trade Center still haven't had their remains confirmed because of insufficient DNA evidence.

FBI under pressure over open airport five miles from Charlie Kirk assassination hit as private jet'vanishes' after shooting Dave Portnoy slams'insane' left in furious Charlie Kirk rant... but adds Donald Trump'played a part' in death Elon Musk unleashes explosive rant on Kirk assassination calling the left'the party of murder' And the armed militia mystery. FBI terror hunter blows the lid on search for Charlie Kirk's assassin... and the vital clue cops are desperate for Elite sniper breaks down Charlie Kirk assassin's sick plot... and reveals tiny detail everyone's missed: The gun. Jimmy Kimmel reacts to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'No finger pointing' Charlie Kirk's'incredibly strong' wife is too heartbroken to tell her children that'daddy isn't coming home' Sweater weather starts here - the cozy, chic pieces from Soft Surroundings you'll actually wear all season Vile protester screams'f***' Charlie Kirk as he drives through vigil Jennifer Lopez STILL living in $68M mansion she shared with Ben Affleck one year after listing, here's why NBA's first openly-gay player Jason Collins reveals brain tumor as ex-Nets center starts cancer treatment Silenced by a bullet to the throat - then came the sneers. MAUREEN CALLAHAN's blistering rebuke as America faces greatest political crisis since the 60s Microsoft denies any link to man behind'evil' Charlie Kirk assassination post A post has gone viral on X, claiming to show a Microsoft employee making'evil' comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Benjamin Van der Zar commented on a post saying: 'Professional hit from a few hundred yards, good job soldier.' Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, at 12:20pm local time.

Revealed: The political activist charged for distracting cops after'saying HE shot Charlie Kirk' FBI under pressure over open airport five miles from Charlie Kirk assassination hit as private jet'vanishes' after shooting Elite sniper breaks down Charlie Kirk assassin's sick plot... and reveals tiny detail everyone's missed: The gun. Elon Musk unleashes explosive rant on Kirk assassination calling the left'the party of murder' Shocking moment left-wing politicians refuse to take part in minute's silence for Charlie Kirk in European Parliament - prompting screaming match with right-wing opponents Silenced by a bullet to the throat - then came the sneers. MAUREEN CALLAHAN's blistering rebuke as America faces greatest political crisis since the 60s Jimmy Kimmel reacts to assassination of Charlie Kirk: 'No finger pointing' Charlie Kirk's'incredibly strong' wife is too heartbroken to tell her children that'daddy isn't coming home' Sweater weather starts here - the cozy, chic pieces from Soft Surroundings you'll actually wear all season Trader Joe's continues USA takeover as it snaps up more land after opening new stores this year My last conversation with Charlie: MARK HALPERIN remembers a dedicated, political genius, who didn't hate anyone. TMZ forced to apologize after staff heard erupting in laughter as Charlie Kirk's death was announced Police tapes capture chilling details of Charlie Kirk gunman's appearance as FBI faces fury over his escape This Oscar-nominated actress, 68, will soon reunite with her ex in Spain for their daughter's wedding, can you guess who? MORE: America's most famous scientist sparks outrage among liberals after MAGA post Social media platform Bluesky has issued a warning to all of its users, saying it will remove posts or ban anyone who celebrates the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Nato members are sending troops, artillery, and air defence systems to secure its eastern flank after what Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace. In the early hours of Wednesday, three Russian drones were shot down after crossing into Polish airspace. Other drones crashed to the ground and were later found across eastern Poland. Poland has requested a UN Security Council session about the incident, which will take place on Friday at 19:00 GMT. In response to the drone incursion, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic said they would send defences to Poland, while Lithuania would receive a German brigade and greater warning of Russian attacks on Ukraine that could cross over.