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South Africa

Mashatile urges the youth to vote

Today at 17:23 PM, via SABC News

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has implored young people to register to vote in their numbers.

World

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

Today at 08:21 AM, via BBC News

The World Cup officially kicked off this week – but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

Sport

Donegal lacked spark in Cork loss – McGuinness

Today at 19:06 PM, via BBC News

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness says “there wasn’t enough energy” in his side as they let a seven point lead slip to lose 0-17 to 1-13 to Cork in their All-Ireland SFC round two clash in Ballybofey.

Education

Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games

Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

Education

Sudan: Minister of Higher Education Inspects Nile University

Yesterday at 13:15 PM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] KHARTOUM — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, affirmed that the ministry is moving steadily to implement its policies aimed at returning higher education institutions to their original premises and resuming full academic activity, noting that field visits are intended to assess the progress of the educational process and ensure its...

Education

Nigeria: Soludo Names Onwualu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity

Yesterday at 12:54 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council.

Entertainment

Comrades Marathon 2026: LIVE UPDATES

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

It’s the world’s biggest ultra-marathon, with this year’s race taking place between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Science/Tech

BlockDAG, Ethereum, Chainlink & BNB: Why These Four Keep Appearing in Best Crypto to Buy Now Discussions

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The digital asset landscape is shifting in ways that reward careful analysis over reactive decision-making. Utility, ecosystem depth, real adoption, and sustained development are becoming the filters serious investors apply when identifying the best crypto to buy now. Chasing price charts alone is increasingly being replaced by examining what a network actually delivers. BlockDAG, Ethereum, […]

Science/Tech

New UK Referendum Would Flip ‘Brexit’ Result of a Decade Ago, Poll Finds

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

It’s the 10-year anniversary of Britain’s “Brexit” vote withdrawing from the European Union. But a new UK poll “shows that a new Brexit referendum would reverse the vote that led to Britain’s departure,” reports Bloomberg:Fifty-two percent of Britons think the UK should rejoin the EU, according to an Ipsos survey of 1,137 British adults conducted between May 14 and May 20. That’s the inverse of...

Science/Tech

BlockDAG, XRP, BNB, & Ethena Are the Best Crypto Coins Set to Dominate the Market

Today at 17:52 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market is moving forward with incredible speed, opening up exceptional possibilities for forward-thinking investors ready to catch the next major wave of growth. Capital is flowing rapidly into projects that boast strong liquidity and clear strategic roadmaps. Acting early on these volume shifts allows participants to maximize their potential before the wider market […]

Science/Tech

US Congress Lets ‘Warrantless Wiretap’ Law FISA Lapse

Today at 17:34 PM, via Slashdot

It’s the U.S. law that allows wiretaps without a warrant for surveilling foreign targets. And the U.S. Congress just let it lapse. Sort of. NPR reports:Each year, the provision is used by American intelligence agencies to collect the electronic communications of hundreds of thousands of foreigners located outside of the United States. The government says that more than 60% of the president’s...