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Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole

Today at 17:19 PM, via BBC News

George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

South Africa

Mashatile urges the youth to vote

Today at 17:23 PM, via SABC News

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has implored young people to register to vote in their numbers.

South Africa

Makerere University Commits to Responsible AI Adoption in Research as It Calls for Stronger Integrity Safeguards

Today at 16:03 PM, via iAfrica

Makerere University has reaffirmed its commitment to embracing artificial intelligence as a catalyst for research excellence, innovation and institutional efficiency, while calling for robust safeguards to protect research integrity and academic quality. The commitment was made during an online webinar on “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Research Management at Makerere University,”...

World

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

Today at 08:21 AM, via BBC News

The World Cup officially kicked off this week – but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

Sport

Magesi FC relegated from the Betway Premiership

Today at 17:36 PM, via The South African

Milford FC secured promotion to the Betway Premiership after holding Magesi FC to a draw in the decisive final match of the promotion/relegation playoffs.

Sport

Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squad

Today at 16:14 PM, via BBC News

Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.

Education

Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Today at 13:00 PM, via The Guardian

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games

Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developing minds, the guidance remains largely one-size-fits-all. A relatively slow-paced programme such as Bluey offers a very different viewing...

Education

Sudan: Minister of Higher Education Inspects Nile University

Yesterday at 13:15 PM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] KHARTOUM — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, affirmed that the ministry is moving steadily to implement its policies aimed at returning higher education institutions to their original premises and resuming full academic activity, noting that field visits are intended to assess the progress of the educational process and ensure its...

Education

Nigeria: Soludo Names Onwualu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity

Yesterday at 12:54 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council.

Science/Tech

US Congress Lets ‘Warrantless Wiretap’ Law FISA Lapse

Today at 17:34 PM, via Slashdot

It’s the U.S. law that allows wiretaps without a warrant for surveilling foreign targets. And the U.S. Congress just let it lapse. Sort of. NPR reports:Each year, the provision is used by American intelligence agencies to collect the electronic communications of hundreds of thousands of foreigners located outside of the United States. The government says that more than 60% of the president’s...

Science/Tech

Mystery Orb Videos, Other UFO Records Released By White House

Today at 16:03 PM, via Slashdot

The Trump administration released another large batch of government UAP records, including videos of glowing orb-like objects appearing to split and rejoin, witness accounts, illustrations, and decades-old investigative documents. Axios reports: The documents indicate that government agents have spent years monitoring, investigating and documenting suspected UAP incidents. At lease some of the...

Science/Tech

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin says it will fly again this year after explosion. Nasa needs it to

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The company’s response to the launchpad blast has become a key test for Artemis III

As Blue Origin tells it, the most spectacular launchpad explosion in recent memory, which destroyed its pioneering New Glenn space rocket last month and severely damaged almost everything around it, was merely a blip.

“We will fly again before the end of this year. Gradatim Ferociter,” Dave Limp, the...