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South Africa

W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail

Today at 14:26 PM, via SAnews

W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail

Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.

The 11 appeared in court on charges related to the murder of Wade Price, who...

Sport

‘It’s a fascinating time’ – Ainslie on America’s Cup new alliance

Today at 14:51 PM, via BBC News

Sir Ben Ainslie says a new sailing partnership between the five founding members of the America’s Cup, which includes Great Britain’s Athena Racing, will revamp and commercialise the event, whilst also making the competition a better event for supporters to watch.

Education

Nigeria: We’ve Rescued All Abducted Pa-Piri Schoolchildren, Teachers – Govt

Today at 14:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] Minna — The federal government has restated that it has rescued all the abducted St Mary’s Catholic Primary Secondary School pupils/students and their teachers, who were abducted over a month ago. National Coordinator, Counter Terrorism Centre, Major-General Adamu Laka (rtd), made this known yesterday, while handing over the freshly rescued 130 children and teachers to Governor...

Education

Ghana: The Genesis of Muslims’ Low Status in Ghana – How History, Education, Child Begging Shaped a Public Image

Today at 13:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] FOR decades, the relatively low socio-economic status and limited public visibility of Muslims in Ghana have been a subject of quiet concern and, at times, open debate. Despite Islam being one of the country’s major religions, Muslims remain underrepresented in elite professions, national politics, and influential decision-making spaces. This reality did not emerge overnight....

Lifestyle

WATCH LIVE | DJ Warras laid to rest

Today at 09:30 AM, via The South African

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.

Science/Tech

Uber, Lyft Set To Trial Robotaxis In the UK In Partnership With China’s Baidu

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

Uber and Lyft plan to trial robotaxis in London starting in 2026 using autonomous vehicles from Baidu, as the UK fast-tracks approvals for self-driving cars on public roads. CNBC reports: Lyft’s testing of Baidu’s initial fleet of dozens of vehicles will begin in 2026, pending regulatory approval, “with plans to scale to hundreds from there,” Lyft CEO David Risher said in a post on social media...

Health

What Is a Grief Attack?

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.

Health

Living and Light

Sunday at 19:40 PM, via BBC News

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.