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Iraola top of Palace shortlist for new manager

Today at 17:14 PM, via BBC News

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace’s shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.

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DA leadership contest in KZN pits Ngema against Billy before 2026 polls

Today at 17:09 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The Democratic Alliance is set to elect new leadership in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, in a closely watched provincial congress that will shape the party’s strategy before the 2026 municipal elections amid rising coalition politics and the growing influence of the MK Party

World

Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners

Today at 14:51 PM, via BBC News

Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Education

Sexual harassment more than twice as prevalent at England’s top universities, analysis finds

Today at 16:39 PM, via The Guardian

Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades

Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those at “lower tariff” institutions, according to analysis.

Data from a national survey of undergraduates shows that 35% of students at “high tariff”...

Education

Liberia: Cuaaa Breaks Ground for Agape Clinic At Cuttington University

Today at 12:51 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko — The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University’s main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.

Science/Tech

Pharos Network Strengthens RealFi Alliance with Amber Group, LI.FI, and 5 Leading Institutions to Drive Post-Mainnet Utility

Today at 16:49 PM, via Tech Financials

Hong Kong — May 8, 2026 — Financial Layer 1 Pharos Network today announced LI.FI Protocol, Vishwa, Pleasing Market, KUN, Yuzu Money, Agra, and Amber Group as the third strategic cohort of the RealFi Alliance. This expansion marks a decisive shift from foundational infrastructure toward active onchain utility, seamless settlement, and real-economy integration. With the […]

Health

The Global Story

Today at 11:00 AM, via BBC News

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.