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World

News24 | Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

Today at 16:16 PM, via News24

Dozens ‍of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran crack down on one of ‌the biggest ever waves of protest against the Islamic Republic’s clerical rule. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, saying help is on the way.

Education

South Africa: Back to School Visit Exposes Problems At Special School

Today at 17:02 PM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] Government leaders visit Northern Lights Special School and find safety staff and transport problems affecting children with physical disabilities. Officials promise help after school raises concerns about break ins, lack of nurses, therapists and reliable learner transport.

Science/Tech

UK Police Blame Microsoft Copilot for Intelligence Mistake

Today at 17:20 PM, via Slashdot

The chief constable of one of Britain’s largest police forces has admitted that Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant made a mistake in a football (soccer) intelligence report. From a report: The report, which led to Israeli football fans being banned from a match last year, included a nonexistent match between West Ham and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Copilot hallucinated the game and West Midlands Police...

Science/Tech

Eskom shoots the lights out

Today at 17:01 PM, via MyBroadband

Eskom’s power system is more stable and predictable than it has been for the past half-decade.

Science/Tech

Europe is Rediscovering the Virtues of Cash

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

After spending years pushing digital payments to combat tax evasion and money laundering, European Union ministers decided in December to ban businesses from refusing cash. The reversal comes as 12% of European businesses flatly refused cash in 2024, up from 4% three years earlier. Over one in three cinemas in the Netherlands no longer accept notes and coins. Cash usage across the euro area...

Motoring

The biggest winners and losers of 2025

Today at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

Health

Is Dry January a good thing?

Yesterday at 18:54 PM, via BBC News

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?