Heat health alerts in force as UK faces fifth heatwave
Heat health alerts have come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought.
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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave Courts in England and Wales have joined a number of restaurants…
Teams gear up for fresh starts as baseball season resumes following heat-induced break
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Baseball returned with five games across the country ...
Public safety MMC urges Joburg residents to prepare for severe cold weather and possible snowfall
MMC Moshe Koma has called on Joburg residents to take safety precautions amid a severe cold front and possible snowfall.
Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua appointed deputy chairman and director of CapitaLand Investment
He previously held leadership roles in SGX, Temasek and UOB
Journalists Urged to Harness AI to Transform Reporting
The future of journalism is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and deliver more engaging content to…
Jollibee cuts store, spending targets as cost pressures linger
The fast-food giant is looking to open at least 200 fewer stores for 2026.
Oyo electoral body accepts Wike-backed PDP candidates for council polls
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has accepted the list of candidates submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital…
Anutin says shooting burglar at home still breaks Thai law
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today, August 11, that gun owners could still be breaking the law if they shot a burglar inside their own home, as he outlined plans for stricter gun laws…
‘I’m not afraid of death’ – Peter Okoye reveals his only fear [Video]
Peter Okoye of the P-Square music duo has revealed the only thing he fears most in life. Speaking in an interview on the Nancy Isime show on Monday, Peter noted that he was not afraid of death.
Pastor Jailed 10 Years For GH¢78,800 Fraud
CAGED! Stephen Yaw Gyamfi A 32-year-old junior pastor has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region for defrauding a teacher of Read More...
Inclusion is more than belonging: Why organisations must value difference to unlock performance
When organisations talk about inclusion, the conversation often begins and ends with one word: belonging. We hear leaders say they read more Inclusion is more than belonging: Why organisations must…
Kremlin Plans 70% Win for Putin’s Party in Occupied Ukraine
The Kremlin has allegedly set predetermined turnout and United Russia support target statistics for voting in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Don’t take the risk | 10 ways to stay safe as dangerous weather threatens SA
Heavy rain and severe winter weather are putting parts of South Africa at risk of flooding. Discover 10 ways to stay safe when the weather turns deadly.
The US and China are driven by their own insecurities
As another tit-for-tat trade fight looms, the superpowers are projecting their doubts and apprehensions onto the other.
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
NEW YORK (AP) — It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music.
- Morgan Freeman established Ground Zero Blues Club 25 years ago.
- "Symphonic Blues Experience" album blends blues with classical music.
- Freeman narrates album covering 100 years of blues history.
ZADNA terminates CEO’s contract
The .ZA Domain Name Authority confirms the termination of employment of CEO Michael Molehe Wesi, effective 8 June.
Minor acquiring Bonchon Korean chicken chain
SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has announced plans to acquire 100% of Bonchon International Inc and its Korean fried chicken restaurant business.
ODI World Cup: West Indies miss direct entry, to play Qualifier
From giants to minnows. That, in a nutshell, is the story of West Indies cricket, especially in One-Day Internationals. The Caribbeans are two-time world champions in the longer white-ball format, but…
PM Shehbaz orders bonded warehouse audit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to conduct a three-year independent audit of customs-bonded warehouses nationwide.
Current price of oil as of August 11, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Global Bond Yields Climb Due to Inflation Fears
Market focus is on the U.S. CPI data due to be released on Wednesday as investors assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy.
Air Peace apologises to stranded travelers as union barricades paralyze operations in Lagos, Abuja
Air Peace Management has officially broken its silence following early-morning disruptions to its flight schedules, attributing the widespread delays and read more Air Peace apologises to stranded…
Satellite Technology Is Helping Farmers Plant Smarter, Not Harder
GPS-powered precision farming reduces waste, lowers costs and helps farmers boost yields with smarter, more efficient agriculture.
‘I’ve got a gold medal and then a massive splinter to put next to it’ – Commonwealth Games gold medallist reveals bizarre backside injury
Will Tidball’s recent experience is proof that being a top cyclist can be a pain in the arse
Worried about data centres near you? The UK map shows most facilities are in London, but things are changing fast
Reports on the state of data centres in the UK show that the majority are within the M25, but as more are built, locations outside of London are increasingly being developed.
Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle gets rare discount on Amazon — save over $10
Save 18% on the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle at Amazon, dropping the six-pack box to $48.98.
GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flaws
The Gross Domestic Product serves as a key indicator of a country's economic status, highlighting overall production. While it may not be perfect, there's a strong connection between GDP and quality…
Geregu’s bond default proves historical financials aren’t enough for credit assessment
Traditional credit analysis has long relied on a comfortable premise: if a company boasts strong historical earnings, solid historical cash read more Geregu’s bond default proves historical financials…
Black holes older than the Big Bang could explain dark matter
Some black holes roaming the Universe today may actually be older than the Big Bang. A new cosmic “bounce” model suggests the Universe expanded from an earlier contracting phase, allowing ancient…
New, Temporary Time Attack Circuit Coming to Forza Horizon 6 for Four Weeks
The Horizon Mascot Party brings new cars, a new track, and new custom props.
The Mutual Fund Menu: Choosing the Right Investment for Every Financial Goal – First Asset Management
At First Asset Management, we offer a broad range of investment solutions to help investors achieve their financial goals, regardless of their stage in life or risk appetite.
Purples Labor Day sale gets you a king mattress for the price of a queen — shop now for up to $400 off
Purple's Labor Day sale runs Aug. 11 through Sept. 15, with a king mattress priced like a queen, up to $400 off adjustable bases, and 15% off pillows and bedding.
Wall Street just endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. What now?
The first three-plus years of the AI buildout has been funded by record amounts of equity and debt issued by leading tech companies. Nvidia has a new idea.
Ecosystem Roundup: SEA tech funding hits US$4.78B in July, led by mega rounds
Southeast Asia’s tech sector raised US$4.779B across 17 rounds in July 2026, according to Tracxn, the strongest month in the tracked 12-month period, up 25.53% from June and 180.9% year-on-year. Two mega-rounds drove the surge: Kling AI’s US$2.8 billion raise and Ant International’s US$1.2 billion round, together accounting for roughly…
India's index-options trading faces near-term drag from new stock closing, Bernstein says
The equity research firm expects the system to settle in the coming months even as the transition weighs on volumes and capital-market stocks in the near term
Total solar eclipse to occur tomorrow, not visible in Saudi Arabia
A total solar eclipse will take place tomorrow, visible in parts of the Northern Hemisphere but not in Saudi Arabia or the wider Arab world.
Colombia and Venezuela quakes are unconnected despite similar magnitude, experts say
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western and central Colombia on Monday has a different tectonic origin from the earthquakes recorded in Venezuela in June, despite comparable magnitudes, said…
7 Best Digital Planners to Manage Your Time Better in 2026
Discover the best digital planners for 2025, including top tools like ClickUp, Todoist, and Notion to boost productivity and stay organized.
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs: RBI chief
BRICS discuss linking their respective fast payment system and central banks' digital currencies
ChatGPT will let you book a table mid-chat
OpenAI's chatbot now does Yelp reservations, meaning users in the U.S. and Canada can book a table while chatting with ChatGPT.
Presentation: Producing the World's Cheapest Tokens: A How-to Guide
Meryem Arik discusses strategies for designing low-cost LLM inference architectures for high-volume, non-real-time workloads.
What makes chimpanzee conservation last? Lessons from Sierra Leone
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Yen Slides Toward 160 per Dollar, Raising Intervention Concerns
The yen was slightly weaker and approaching a key level against the dollar that could raise speculation Japanese authorities may intervene again to prop up the Japanese currency.
Experts are warning: our AI arms race is putting humanity at risk | Stuart Russell
A recent letter signed by 1,367 researchers and engineers at frontier AI labs – mainly OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Deepmind – points to a dangerous moment It is fashionable in certain circles to dismiss the catastrophic risks of AI.
Cognitive abilities help explain regional brain aging patterns in anxiety and depression
A new study suggests that the advanced brain aging often seen in people with anxiety and depression is partly explained by differences in cognitive skills like memory and processing speed, rather than the psychiatric conditions alone.
Alibaba says modular design delivers AI data centres in 100 days at 10% lower cost
As demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges, Alibaba Group Holding says it can deliver new data centres in a fraction of the usual time while cutting construction costs by 10 per cent through its proprietary modular architecture.
The Simple Trick That Can Help You Understand Your Emotions
“I feel bad” is a first draft. Name what’s underneath it, and you might find a plan.
Who are the secret gardeners of a parasitic plant?
In the coastal forests of a tropical Japanese island near Okinawa grows an inconspicuous plant that is easy to mistake for a mushroom. It is a non-green parasite that feeds on the roots of other plants and produces up to 1 million tiny seeds, each covered in a minuscule, dry fruit.
You can see both a partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower peak on the same day this week. Here’s when to look up
Get ready for a rare double feature in the sky on Wednesday, when parts of the United States will be able to see a partial solar eclipse during the day, then the Perseid meteor shower peak in the evening. Meanwhile, Europe is on deck for a full solar eclipse. Here’s what to know.
Why the Perseids are the Most Famous Meteor Shower
The past, present, and future of this brilliant display The post Why the Perseids are the Most Famous Meteor Shower appeared first on Nautilus .
How one VC burns through hundreds of millions of tokens a day to find the next unicorn
The investor behind a $75-million AI-focused fund explains why reading research papers and testing frontier models has become part of his job.
More Than One Third of U.S. Counties Are Maternity Care Deserts
A new March of Dimes report finds that one-third of counties in the U.S. don't have access to ob-gyn providers or labor and delivery units.
He was an engineering manager with a Master’s degree. Then meth took over
Faced with immense work stress, he saw drugs as a solution instead of a problem.
- Roland, a former engineering manager, battled methamphetamine addiction.
- Addiction led to his arrest in 2017 and subsequent rehabilitation.
- Roland now works as a counselor, advocating for support systems in recovery.
Toddler Plays With Brothers in Backyard, Then Things Take a Terrifying Turn
On the way to the ER, mom Lexi Johnson noticed her 2-year-old drifting in and out of consciousness.
Behind the double lives of well-educated professionals in S’pore battling drug addiction
DRC inmates with tertiary education and above are growing in number over the years.
- 293 Singaporeans with tertiary education or higher are in Drug Rehabilitation Centre in 2025.
- Methamphetamine introduced in 2014 led to Cornelyus Tan's addiction.
- Addiction affects professionals across all backgrounds, experts say.
School flu-shot consent forms go electronic
Parents can now submit consent forms electronically for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations in the upcoming school year if their child’s school is participating in the government's outreach…
Students Prefer Higher-Fee Medical Colleges Over Lower-Fee Ones
Efforts to address vacant seats in medical and dental colleges have prompted discussions about lowering the Medical and Dental Colleges … Read More The post Students Prefer Higher-Fee Medical Colleges…
From ‘go local’ to ‘go global’. AI is expanding the ambition of startups
Brian Requarth sold the Viva Real real estate marketplace to OLX Brasil in 2020 for R$ 2.9 billion. Months later, he founded Latitud Ventures – a venture capital fund to be the “first check” for Latin American startups. Initially, almost all of the investments were focused on the countries where the startups were founded.