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THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026, 23:23

Africa

Afcon final ‘deficiencies’ dealt with – Motsepe

Yesterday at 16:56 PM, via BBC News

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf’s reputation.

Sport

Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad

Today at 22:27 PM, via BBC News

Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Sport

Shaw leads WSL player of the season shortlist

Today at 21:45 PM, via BBC News

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw on an eight-strong shortlist for player of the season at the 2025-26 Women’s Super League Football Awards.

Sport

McCabe to leave Arsenal in the summer

Today at 21:14 PM, via BBC News

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season.

Education

Climate Change as a 2026 Campaign Issue

Today at 18:36 PM, via New York Times

Readers largely disagree with a guest essay that argued that Democrats should not focus on it. Also: Violence against Latinos; school closings.

Science/Tech

Writers Are Fleeing the Substack Tax

Today at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

A growing number of writers are leaving Substack for alternatives most people haven’t heard of like Ghost, Beehiiv, Patreon, and Passport. The reason, writes The Verge’s Emma Roth, is the “platform’s increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business.” From the report: Sean Highkin, the creator of the NBA-focused publication The Rose Garden...

Health

What sugar does to your body

Today at 13:18 PM, via BBC News

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option – even though it has lots of sugar?