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Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller

Today at 21:38 PM, via BBC News

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier’s equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.

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‘Humble’ Semenyo steals show in FA Cup mauling

Today at 21:13 PM, via BBC News

Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth in fairytale fashion and makes start to life at Manchester City in a similarly dreamy manner during 10-1 FA Cup win over League One Exeter City.

South Africa

AI-Powered Radio Networks Emerge as Next Frontier for African Telecom Operators

Today at 21:58 PM, via iAfrica

Rising mobile adoption, higher data consumption and growing demand for advanced digital services are increasing pressure on African telecom operators to deliver better network performance and more engaging user experiences. One technology gaining traction as a potential solution is artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks, known as AI-RAN. By embedding artificial intelligence and...

South Africa

Vodacom CEO Taps AI and Satellite Connectivity as Key Technologies for Africa in 2026

Today at 21:54 PM, via iAfrica

Vodafone executives have released their annual technology and connectivity outlook for 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity as the innovations expected to have the greatest impact on Africa’s digital future. In a statement outlining the group’s predictions for the year ahead, Shameel Joosub, chief executive of Vodacom Group, said the two technologies are poised […]

South Africa

South Africa Leads Africa’s AI Adoption as Kenya, Nigeria and Others Accelerate Use

Today at 21:51 PM, via iAfrica

Africa is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence, with South Africa emerging as the continent’s leading AI market while several other countries rapidly narrow the gap by applying AI across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance and education. By 2025, South Africa’s combination of relatively strong digital infrastructure, evolving policy frameworks and...

Africa

Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit

Today at 15:00 PM, via BBC News

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Business

Gym prices in 2026: Virgin Active vs Planet Fitness

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

As many return from the holiday season with New Year’s resolutions and plans to sign up to a gym, franchises across the country are adjusting their prices for 2026.

Sport

Watch Sportscene highlights

Today at 22:13 PM, via BBC News

Action and reaction to the afternoon’s Scottish Premiership matches.

Sport

Given apologises for Holocaust remark

Today at 21:34 PM, via BBC News

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given “unreservedly” apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy’s short time as Celtic manager as an “absolute Holocaust” on BBC show Final Score.

Education

No, private schools aren’t victims of ‘reverse discrimination’ – and Cambridge should know better | Lee Elliot Major

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

Education

Uganda: Boys Outperform Girls in 2025 a-Level Cambridge Results

Today at 03:21 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners’ global competitiveness following the release of the 2025 A-Level Cambridge examination results.

Education

Liberia: Govt Reaffirms Support for Lofa County University Expansion

Today at 02:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to the expansion and long-term development of Lofa County University (LCU) following a high-level engagement held Wednesday during the county tour of the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.

Science/Tech

Amazon Plans Massive Superstore Larger Than a Walmart Supercenter Near Chicago

Today at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

Amazon “has submitted plans for a large-format store near Chicago that would be larger than a Walmart Supercenter,” reports CNBC:As part of the plans, Amazon has proposed building a one-story, 229,000-square-foot building [on a 35-acre lot] in Orland Park, Illinois, that would offer a range of products, such as groceries, household essentials and general merchandise, the city said on Saturday....

Science/Tech

China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Breaks Nuclear Fusion Limit Thought to Be Impossible

Today at 20:34 PM, via Slashdot

“Scientists in China have made a breakthrough with fusion energy that could finally overcome one of the most stubborn barriers to realising the next-generation energy source,” reports the Independent:A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said its experimental nuclear reactor, dubbed the ‘artificial Sun’, achieved a plasma density that was previously thought impossible… Through a new...

Science/Tech

Meta Announces New Smartglasses Features, Delays International Rollout Claiming ‘Unprecedented’ Demand’

Today at 19:34 PM, via Slashdot

This week Meta announced several new features for “Meta Ray-Ban Display” smartglasses: – A new teleprompter feature for the smart glasses (arriving in a phased rollout) – The ability to send messages on WhatsApp and Messenger by writing with your finger on any surface. (Available for those who sign up for an “early access” program). – “Pedestrian navigation” for 32 cities. (“The 28 cities we...

Science/Tech

Medical Evacuation from Space Station Next Week for Astronaut in Stable Condition

Today at 18:34 PM, via Slashdot

It will be the first medical evacuation from the International space station in its 25-year history. The Guardian reports:An astronaut in the orbital laboratory reportedly fell ill with a “serious” but undisclosed issue. Nasa also had to cancel its first spacewalk of the year… The agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical problem, citing patient privacy. “Because the astronaut is...

Health

How to Spark Up Your Sex Drive

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Experts say scheduling sex is fine, but there are even more effective ways to cultivate intimacy.