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Who is making decisions in Iran?

Today at 18:38 PM, via BBC News

Iran’s new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

South Africa

Importance of the media sector highlighted at North West Summit  

Today at 16:45 PM, via SAnews

Importance of the media sector highlighted at North West Summit  

 The role of the media in society remains vital, with the government continuing its work to ensure a free, independent, and thriving media sector, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said.Morolong said the media landscape today is very different from what confronted the country in 1994.In his closing...

Business

One step forward, one step back for South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.

Business

Alarm bells over jet fuel supplies

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

Sport

Rangers fans face ban for derby amid dispute with Celtic

Today at 19:08 PM, via BBC News

Rangers ask the Scottish Professional Football League to step in after Celtic refused to give away fans any tickets to the final Old Firm derby of the season unless the Ibrox club’s Union Bears ultras group is banned.

Education

Liberia: House Endorses Bong Mining Probe Report, Passes Paynesville School System Act

Today at 18:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill — The House of Representatives has decided on two key issues – endorsing the Joint Committee on Lands, Mines and Energy; and Natural Resources and Environment following of an investigation into complaints filed against H&K Mining Company and Huren Mining Company in Bong County Electoral District #3, and then passed into law the Paynesville School System Act of 2026.

Lifestyle

Popular Kalk Bay eatery adopts NO dogs policy

Today at 17:12 PM, via The South African

Kalk Bay eatery Olympia Café and Bakery has announced a change to its pet policy, indicating that dogs are no longer be allowed.

Science/Tech

Designer Baby Companies Are in Turmoil

Today at 19:04 PM, via Wired

Bootstrap Bio and Manhattan Genomics, which were pursuing human embryo editing to prevent serious disease, have shut down.

Science/Tech

Norway Set to Become Latest Country to Ban Social Media for Under 16s

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Norway plans to ban social media access for children under 16 (source paywalled; alternative source), “joining a growing number of countries responding to concerns about the potential harm kids face online,” reports Bloomberg. From the report: The bill comes after “overwhelming” demand from the public, the government said Friday. It plans to bring the legislation to parliament before the end of...

Science/Tech

Why You Can’t Ignore These 4 Explosive Top-rated Cryptos in 2026: BDAG, SOL, ONDO, & PEPE

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The digital money market shifts in the blink of an eye, and finding the top-rated cryptos in 2026 before they skyrocket is the best way to get ahead, whether you have traded for years or are just starting out. Right now, BlockDAG, Solana, Ondo, and Pepe Coin are grabbing everyone’s attention for very good reasons. […]

Science/Tech

Community Votes to Deny Water to Nuclear Weapons Data Center

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

A Michigan township has voted to impose a one-year moratorium on providing water to hyperscale data centers, a move aimed at delaying a planned facility that would support Los Alamos National Laboratory’s nuclear weapons research. The moratorium may not be enough to stop the project, however: “the University and LANL plan to break ground on the data center on Monday,” reports 404 Media. From...

Motoring

Warning for South African diesel drivers

Today at 13:56 PM, via TopAuto

Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

Health

The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.