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World

Brazil’s Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor ahead of trial

Yesterday at 23:27 PM, via NPR

Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.

Africa

Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Yesterday at 23:58 PM, via BBC News

Ibtissam Jraidi’s double helps the Atlas Lionesses to a 3-1 win, setting up a last-four meeting against either Algeria or Ghana at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Education

Kathleen Rigby obituary

Yesterday at 21:02 PM, via The Guardian

My wife, Kathleen Rigby, who has died aged 81, put her love of justice, writing, history and the arts to public good throughout her life. She did her best to improve things while having fun, and usually found like-minded collaborators.

Her first jobs were in counter-intelligence as an officer with MI5 and MI6. She subsequently worked widely in the education sector and finally as a volunteer...

Education

Native American universities and colleges brace for crippling Trump cuts

Yesterday at 20:01 PM, via The Guardian

Indigenous leaders warn higher education institutions will close if the funding-slashing 2026 budget proposal passes

While colleges and universities slow down during summer break, Ahniwake Rose is busy wondering what the fall semester will hold for the nation’s 37 tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) – and if they will be able to stay open much longer.

As the president and CEO of the...

Science/Tech

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

Yesterday at 23:58 PM, via Wired

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.

Science/Tech

R66 Million Transnet Fraud: Yakub Ahmed Suleman Bhikhu Setenced To 10 Years In Prison

Yesterday at 18:21 PM, via Tech Financials

Businessman Yakub Ahmed Suleman Bhikhu, who evaded arrest for six years, has been sentenced to 10 years for fraud, forgery, uttering, and money laundering involving R66 million stolen from Transnet. However, the Pretoria Regional Court, which convicted Bhikhu and his company, Homix (Pty) Ltd, on 81 counts that include fraud, forgery, uttering, money laundering, and […]

Science/Tech

Dr Naledi Pandor Calls For “Good Trouble” On Nelson Mandela International Day

Yesterday at 18:06 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, United Nations Headquarters: The Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Dr Naledi Pandor delivered an address at the United Nations, calling on people everywhere to honour Madiba’s legacy by making “good trouble” in the pursuit of justice and equality. Speaking on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Dr Pandor reflected on Mandela’s life, his […]