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WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:37

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Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union

Today at 12:15 PM, via Daily Maverick

U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.

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Swiss to vote on right-wing plan to slash state broadcaster’s funding

Today at 12:13 PM, via Daily Maverick

Switzerland votes next month on a proposal to slash funding for its state broadcaster SRG, a step supporters say will save Swiss households money, but opponents say reflects pressure globally on public media corporations from the political right.

South Africa

Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso

Today at 11:29 AM, via SAnews

Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has maintained that there will never be any compromise on the question of land, describing it as central to the ongoing struggle for genuine social and economic development, and the restoration of dignity to millions of people.Addressing delegates at the...

South Africa

Suspect linked to rhino poaching to appear in court today

Today at 11:02 AM, via SAnews

Suspect linked to rhino poaching to appear in court today

A 52-year-old suspect linked to rhino poaching will today appear before the Bellville Magistrate Court.

The suspect, who was about to board a flight to Singapore with his family, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Western Cape, which assisted in executing the arrest warrant, as issued by...

Sport

Springbok flyhalf battle: Cause for concern?

Today at 11:55 AM, via The South African

The Springbok coaches will undoubtedly be looking for a step up from the frontline players currently competing for the No 10 jersey.

Education

Liberia: UL President Clears Law School Dux Amid Public Dispute Over Academic Records

Today at 12:26 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan, has formally declared Ms. Izetta Jones Howe the legitimate Valedictorian (Dux) of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, following an internal investigation sparked by public allegations questioning her academic standing.

Science/Tech

Love, Trust And Financial Safety In The Digital Age

Today at 11:58 AM, via Tech Financials

February is globally regarded as the month of love. It is a time when relationships are celebrated and a connection with someone feels especially present. Today, that connection increasingly begins online. Dating platforms, social media and messaging apps have reshaped how people meet and build relationships across the world.  In South Africa, the steady growth […]