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Sport

FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game

Today at 20:07 PM, via BBC News

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will “continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects” of hosting Israel in the Nations League.

Sport

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Today at 19:39 PM, via BBC News

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

Education

Africa: Foras.Ai Backs Arabic Ai Education Platform Efham.Ai

Today at 20:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.

Education

South Africa: ‘It’s Hollywood’ – MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved

Today at 20:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the National Skills Fund was identified almost a year ago, yet no appointment has been finalised.

Entertainment

Springbok squad boosted by new arrivals this week

Today at 19:59 PM, via The Citizen

The Springboks now have a 53-man training squad from which they will need to pick two teams for their game against the Barbarians, and SA A match against Zimbabwe.

Science/Tech

Cyber Attack Disrupts AVBOB Funeral Services’ Digital Platforms

Today at 21:09 PM, via Tech Financials

AVBOB Funeral Services has confirmed that a recent disruption to its digital platforms and services was caused by external malicious actors. The company is treating the incident as a serious cyber attack and has mobilized technical teams and specialist partners to restore functionality. Adriaan Bester, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at AVBOB, on Monday, 8 […]

Science/Tech

Apple Announces Siri AI, Next Generation of Apple Intelligence

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

At WWDC 2026, Apple announced a new “Siri AI,” describing it as a more conversational, personalized, and systemwide assistant that can understand on-screen context and interact with apps while relying on on-device processing or Private Cloud Compute. The relaunch comes two years after Apple’s original Apple Intelligence promises stumbled and “never fully materialized,” reports The Verge....

Science/Tech

How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich

Today at 20:40 PM, via New York Times

Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

Health

Are you too emotional?

Today at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.