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Leeds say boos during Ramadan pause ‘disappointing’

Today at 17:18 PM, via BBC News

Leeds United say loud boos during a brief pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday’s Premier League game at Elland Road were “disappointing”.

South Africa

Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President

Today at 15:17 PM, via SAnews

Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026 Budget, tabled by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana last week, will accelerate the momentum of inclusive growth, create jobs and tackle poverty.“Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice: ensuring there are teachers in classrooms, nurses and doctors in clinics,...

World

Iran war widens, threatens to engulf Lebanon

Today at 13:43 PM, via NPR

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran’s spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.

Business

Another disaster looming for South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The US-Iran conflict will have a massive ripple effect on South Africa’s economy, with consumers bearing the brunt of higher fuel prices, inflation, and possible interest rate trouble.

Sport

Six Nations trophy destroyed in car fire

Today at 15:40 PM, via The South African

The Six Nations trophy has been retired from use after sustaining fire damage during transit in Round 3 of the 2026 tournament.

Education

Learn With Ms Rachel review – undoubtedly the TV event of the year for millions of us

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over

For those whose cultural experiences are largely absorbed through the prism of their mewling infants’ demands for the same thing 437 times in a row, it’s been a long four months. In late October last...

Education

Liberia: UL Honors FM Nyanti With Doctorate

Today at 12:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in International Relations on Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, recognizing what it described as “enormous gains” for the country in the diplomatic arena since her appointment.

Lifestyle

South African university opens on-campus cinema

Today at 16:29 PM, via The South African

Students at a South African university can now experience their film projects on the big screen after the launch of a new on-campus cinema.

Science/Tech

Japan To Ban In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

Japan will effectively ban the in-flight use of power banks starting in mid-April after a “recent series of alarming incidents,” reports the Asahi Shimbun. From the report: Currently, mobile batteries in Japan are classified as “spare batteries” and are prohibited in checked luggage. For carry-on bags, those exceeding 160 watt-hours are banned, while passengers are limited to two units for...