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MONDAY, 02 MARCH 2026, 18:23

World

Iran war widens, threatens to engulf Lebanon

Today at 13:43 PM, via NPR

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran’s spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.

Business

Another disaster looming for South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The US-Iran conflict will have a massive ripple effect on South Africa’s economy, with consumers bearing the brunt of higher fuel prices, inflation, and possible interest rate trouble.

Education

Learn With Ms Rachel review – undoubtedly the TV event of the year for millions of us

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over

For those whose cultural experiences are largely absorbed through the prism of their mewling infants’ demands for the same thing 437 times in a row, it’s been a long four months. In late October last...

Education

Liberia: UL Honors FM Nyanti With Doctorate

Today at 12:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in International Relations on Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, recognizing what it described as “enormous gains” for the country in the diplomatic arena since her appointment.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 2 March 2026

Today at 18:00 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

South Korean Police Lose Seized Crypto By Posting Password Online

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

South Korean tax authorities lost millions in seized cryptocurrency after publishing high-res photos of Ledger hardware wallets that clearly displayed the wallets’ seed phrases, allowing an unknown party to drain the funds. Gizmodo reports: South Korea’s National Tax Service seized crypto assets during recent enforcement actions against 124 high-value tax evaders, but now, a large chunk of that...

Science/Tech

Japan To Ban In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

Japan will effectively ban the in-flight use of power banks starting in mid-April after a “recent series of alarming incidents,” reports the Asahi Shimbun. From the report: Currently, mobile batteries in Japan are classified as “spare batteries” and are prohibited in checked luggage. For carry-on bags, those exceeding 160 watt-hours are banned, while passengers are limited to two units for...