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Africa

The best players who never won Afcon?

Saturday at 11:04 AM, via BBC News

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Education

Encouraging Kids to Read Whole Books

Today at 20:42 PM, via New York Times

Readers find a classroom trend of assigning shorter texts “troubling.” Also: Reaction to President Trump’s naming of a special envoy to Greenland.

Education

UK universities extend careers advice to graduates in their 40s and 50s

Today at 19:12 PM, via The Guardian

Growing numbers of institutions now offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobs

University careers advisers are used to steering fresh-faced students towards the labour market – but they are now increasingly seeing graduates in their 40s and 50s looking for help to revive their careers.

More UK universities are now giving their graduates lifelong access to campus...

Education

Rwanda: Football Academies Decry Funding for Sustainable Youth Tournaments

Today at 17:29 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Parents of talented children in football, coaches and academy pioneers have called for increased funding for football academies’ tournaments, saying sustainable competitions are essential to promote talent development, exposure and long-term growth of the sport in Rwanda.

Education

Sudan: Unicef Supports Education Sector in Gezira State

Today at 15:32 PM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] – Al-Gezira State Wali Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair on Sunday inaugurated the distribution of educational supplies in Wad Madani, supported by the UNICEF in partnership with the Salih Al-Khair Organization.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 30 December 2025

Today at 21:55 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Despite a Record Year, Airlines Are Grappling With Big Challenges

Today at 22:42 PM, via Slashdot

The global airline industry is on track to post an all-time profit high of nearly $40 billion in 2025, according to trade group IATA, surpassing the pre-pandemic 2019 figure of $26 billion, but carriers are still managing a net margin of just 4% — roughly $7.90 per passenger. Economist adds: Not everything has been in the ascent. European and North American airlines, which account for...

Science/Tech

Singapore Study Links Heavy Infant Screen Time To Teen Anxiety

Today at 22:01 PM, via Slashdot

A study by a Singapore government agency has found that children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed brain development changes linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety in adolescence, adding to concerns about early digital exposure. From a report: The study was conducted by a team within the country’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the...

Science/Tech

France Pushes Back Plastic Cup Ban By Four Years

Today at 21:21 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: The French government on Dec 30 postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives. The ban was meant to start on Jan 1. But the Ministry for Ecological Transition said the “technical feasibility of eliminating plastic from cups” following a review in 2025 justified pushing back the deadline. It said...

Science/Tech

New York’s MetroCard Era Ends After 31 Years

Today at 20:41 PM, via Slashdot

After more than three decades of service, New York City’s iconic MetroCard is about to retire, as December 31, 2025 marks the final day commuters can purchase or refill the gold-hued plastic cards that replaced subway tokens back in 1994. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been transitioning to OMNY, a contactless payment system introduced in 2019 that lets riders tap a credit card,...

Health

What is the ultimate hangover cure?

Today at 13:42 PM, via BBC News

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.