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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

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.

Education

Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale

Today at 14:02 PM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.

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.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 8 June 2026

Today at 18:30 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

Cash Felber British F4 2026: Second Podium in Two Meetings as the Felber Twins Continue to Impress at Snetterton

Today at 20:32 PM, via Tech Financials

Lincolnton, NC (PinionNewswire) — Cash Felber stood on the podium for the second successive British F4 weekend, finishing a brilliant second in Race 2 at Snetterton as the identical Felber Twins continued their impressive rookie campaign in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by the FIA. In only his second full round of the […]

Science/Tech

Brian Ferdinand Explores Intelligent Investment Strategies Amid Growing Market Complexity

Today at 20:25 PM, via Tech Financials

Las Vegas, NV  About Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward: Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverForward’s trading operations with a disciplined focus on execution quality, structured risk management, and consistent performance...

Science/Tech

Apple’s New Siri AI Is Ready to Get Personal

Today at 20:17 PM, via Wired

From a standalone app to a Google Gemini partnership, here’s everything you need to know from WWDC 2026 about Apple’s upcoming overhaul of Siri.

Health

Are you too emotional?

Today at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.