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MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026, 22:06

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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status

Today at 21:10 PM, via Daily Maverick

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent.

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Mexico president asks Korean counterpart for more BTS concerts

Today at 21:03 PM, via Daily Maverick

MEXICO CITY, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Huge demand to see K-pop boy band BTS, among the world’s most popular artists, has led Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to formally request of her counterpart, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, that he help arrange more concerts in Mexico.

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FEEDING HOPE OP-ED: Here’s how SA can end hunger and malnutrition this year

Today at 21:01 PM, via Daily Maverick

A ‘bumper harvest’ is predicted for South Africa in 2026. The rains across our country have been uneven (too little in some parts, harsh floods in others). But overall La Niña has blessed large parts of our agricultural land, enhancing the ability of commercial farmers to produce food. Sadly, that good crops won’t reduce widespread hunger is evidence of how out of joint time is in our...

Sport

Mamelodi Sundowns to replace Teboho Mokoena

Today at 21:18 PM, via The South African

Mamelodi Sundowns head into Tuesday’s Betway Premiership showdown with Sekhukhune United with a problem to solve: Teboho Mokoena’s absence.

Education

Rwanda: Universities Roll Out EU-Backed Digital Logistics Training

Today at 19:32 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Rwandan universities have partnered with European institutions to roll out a new European Union-funded project aimed at upgrading logistics and transport education through digital skills, modern laboratories and industry-linked training, in a bid to better prepare graduates for a fast-changing labour market.

Science/Tech

Redditors Are Mounting a Resistance Against ICE

Today at 21:46 PM, via Wired

A user from r/Minneapolis was among the first to share footage of federal agents shooting Alex Pretti. Following his death, subreddits about football, cats, and embroidery have all rallied against ICE.

Science/Tech

GTA 6’s Physical Release Could Be Delayed To 2027 Because of Leaks

Today at 21:28 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: An insider who correctly leaked information about Oblivion: Remastered and other titles is warning that GTA 6’s physical release could be pushed back. GTA 6 is set to finally launch on November 19, 2026, but fans hoping to get their hands on a physical copy could be stuck waiting even longer. According to a report from Polish site PPE, insider Graczdari says...

Science/Tech

AIWNN Launches Fully Autonomous AI Driven News Radio Station

Today at 21:03 PM, via Tech Financials

AIWNN has launched a fully autonomous, AI powered news radio station that broadcasts spoken versions of press releases around the clock, offering continuous access to publicly distributed news content. The platform operates without human hosts or editors. Instead, AIWNN uses automated systems to identify press releases published online and convert them into audio for live […]

Health

What does it take to be a prison officer?

Today at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?