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US begins blockade of Iran’s ports, Tehran threatens retaliation

Today at 04:41 AM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against its Gulf neighbors’ ports after weekend talks in Islamabad on ending the war broke down.

Sport

Farke ‘proud’ of ‘brave’ Leeds

Today at 00:14 AM, via BBC News

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were “brave” as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.

Sport

Martinez red card ‘shocking decision’ – Carrick

Yesterday at 23:52 PM, via BBC News

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair was a “shocking decision” during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United.

Education

Uganda: Uganda’s IPSO-TC Deepens Military Training Cooperation With US Army War College

Yesterday at 20:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.

Education

Namibia: Time to Decolonise Our Classrooms

Yesterday at 20:24 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia’s independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control by the then minority white apartheid South Africa. Nevertheless, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape many aspects of our society.

Lifestyle

Simba launches new, thicker cut chip

Yesterday at 17:53 PM, via The South African

Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 13 April 2026

Yesterday at 22:52 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Meridianvale’s April 2026 report tackles portfolio shifts amid energy shock & rotation

Today at 04:38 AM, via Tech Financials

New York, NY- Geopolitical Disruption Reshapes the Q2 2026 Investment Landscape As the US-Iran conflict emerges as the dominant near-term driver of global financial markets, institutional allocators are confronting an abrupt and simultaneous repricing of energy assets, central bank policy trajectories, and equity risk premia that few year-end models anticipated. Most major asset classes posted […]

Science/Tech

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Today at 01:37 AM, via Wired

Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you’d actually do with it remains open.

Science/Tech

Apple AI Glasses Will Rival Meta’s With Several Styles, Oval Cameras

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is developing display-free AI smart glasses aimed at rivaling Meta’s Ray-Bans, with multiple frame styles, a distinctive oval camera design, and tight iPhone integration. “The idea is to unveil the product at the end of 2026 or early the following year, with the actual release coming in 2027,” writes Gurman. From the report: Like Meta’s offering,...

Motoring

New international airport for South Africa

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Yesterday at 12:55 PM, via BBC News

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.