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World

News24 | Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

Today at 16:16 PM, via News24

Dozens ‍of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran crack down on one of ‌the biggest ever waves of protest against the Islamic Republic’s clerical rule. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, saying help is on the way.

Sport

Watch: Amateur beats Sinner in One Point Slam title win

Today at 18:21 PM, via BBC News

Watch amateur tennis player beat men’s world number two Jannik Sinner and women’s world number 117 Joanna Garland to earn A$1m (£496,835) in Australian Open’s new Million Dollar One Point Slam.

Education

South Africa: Back to School Visit Exposes Problems At Special School

Today at 17:02 PM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] Government leaders visit Northern Lights Special School and find safety staff and transport problems affecting children with physical disabilities. Officials promise help after school raises concerns about break ins, lack of nurses, therapists and reliable learner transport.

Science/Tech

Qryptonic Unveils Q-Scout 26 as Enterprises Confront Unquantified Quantum Cryptographic Risk

Today at 18:20 PM, via Tech Financials

As post-quantum transition expectations accelerate, many enterprises still lack a clear answer to a critical question: which systems create the greatest long-term exposure when today’s encryption approaches reach the end of their usable life. Qryptonic LLC today announced the launch of Q-Scout 26, an enterprise assessment platform designed to autonomously inventory cryptographic usage and...

Science/Tech

Matthew McConaughey Trademarks Himself To Fight AI Misuse

Today at 18:02 PM, via Slashdot

Matthew McConaughey is taking a novel legal approach to combat unauthorized AI fakes: trademarking himself. From a report: Over the past several months, the “Interstellar” and “Magic Mike” star has had eight trademark applications approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office featuring him staring, smiling and talking. His attorneys said the trademarks are meant to stop AI apps or users from...

Science/Tech

Trump Doesn’t Need the Proud Boys Anymore

Today at 18:00 PM, via Wired

In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated.

Motoring

The biggest winners and losers of 2025

Today at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

Health

Is Dry January a good thing?

Yesterday at 18:54 PM, via BBC News

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?