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I tried hard to ‘menopause mask’ like so many women – but it can have consequences
Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout
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Concealing symptoms of menopause can have knock-on effects for some women, such as increasing the risk of burnout

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More developments in Davos and the PM’s allies moving to stop a potential leadership bid feature on Friday’s front pages.

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Martin O’Neill praised his team for claiming a draw in Italy, but big tests are still to come.

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Nottingham Forest’s hopes of a top-eight finish in the Europa League – and a straight route to the last 16 – are hanging by a thread after a one costly minute leads to defeat by Sporting Braga.

South Africa
Residents say the bodies were only recovered the day after the incident was reported.

South Africa
Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South Africa
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

South Africa
The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

World
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

World
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

World
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.

World
A UN spokesman said conditions inside the camp remained “tense and volatile” after Kurdish-led forces withdrew.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Business
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

Business
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.

Business
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
Business

Politics
The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Politics
Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Politics
Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Politics
Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Sport
BBC Sport Scotland examines Rangers’ turn in fortunes recently under Danny Rohl.

Sport
World number one Scottie Scheffler shoots a nine-under 63 in the first round of the American Express in California on his first PGA Tour appearance of the season.

Sport
Aston Villa are through to the Europa League last 16 already – but with one round of matches to play in the league phase, only two of the other three British sides have a chance of joining them.

Sport
Jon Armstrong sits in fifth place after three stages of his World Rally Championship debut at the iconic Rallye Monte Carlo.
Education
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports has authorised international schools across Uganda to continue with Term Two learning activities and ongoing examinations despite discrepancies between national and international academic calendars.
Education
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, on Wednesday led Parliament in paying tribute to the late former Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing her as a committed legislator who consistently championed the welfare of women and the education of the girl child.
Education
[Daily Trust] A 300-level student of the Department of Computer Science at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Niger State, identified as Kelvin Danlami, has reportedly died by suicide after losing N600,000 to sports betting.
Education
Ian Roberts led Des Moines Public Schools before his arrest by immigration agents. He had embellished his credentials and lied about his citizenship status.

Lifestyle
Victoria Beckham’s dancing at Brooklyn’s wedding was a sticking point for her son, further putting a wedge in their already fragile relationship.

Lifestyle
An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Lifestyle
Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …
Lifestyle

Entertainment
With their dominant win, the Royals progressed to a qualifier play-off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape to be played on Friday.

Entertainment
The EMPD official further denied knowing Marius van der Merwe.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 22 January 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 22 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
The Chinese parent company for the popular video app said it had sold a majority stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations to avoid a ban in the United States.
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Science/Tech
From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBS News: As one of his final acts in office, former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law new requirements for e-bikes in his state. The new legislation signed Monday requires that owners and operators of e-bikes have licenses, registration and insurance. Owners and operators of e-bikes must be at least 17 years old and have a valid driver’s...
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: GeekWire takes a look at AI’s defining alliance in The Microsoft-OpenAI Files, an epic story drawn from 200+ documents, many made public Friday in Elon Musk’s ongoing suit accusing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of abandoning the nonprofit mission (Microsoft is also a defendant). Musk, who was an OpenAI co-founder, is seeking up to $134 billion in damages....

Motoring
Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

Motoring
The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

Motoring
These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.
Health
The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.I.H. President Biden had restored funding after an earlier ban by President Trump during his first term.
Health
Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.