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THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 18:30

Nature

‘A gift that falls from the sky’: why farmers are using Etna’s ash as fertiliser

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the word

In the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical and citrus fruits producer, uses an unusual fertiliser on his 100-hectare (247-acre) stretch of land: volcano ash.

Like hundreds of farmers and citizens of...

EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers, 6% of Global Workforce

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

EBay is cutting about 800 jobs, or 6% of its full-time employees, saying the layoffs are needed to align its workforce with strategic priorities. From a report: “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce,” the San Jose, California-based company said early Thursday in a...

RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby

Today at 15:50 PM, via BBC News

A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.

North West declares 2026 year of ‘decisive action to fix local government’

Today at 15:49 PM, via SAnews

North West declares 2026 year of ‘decisive action to fix local government’

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has declared 2026 the “year of decisive action to fix local government and transform the economy”, pledging firm interventions to restore municipal functionality, accelerate infrastructure delivery and drive inclusive growth.

Delivering the State of the Province Address...

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