Solar eclipse 2026: When and where will the best view be across the world?
Solar eclipse 2026: Day will briefly turn into night on Wednesday as the Moon will completely cover the Sun, making it a rare total solar eclipse.
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Uber takes bike taxis to 100 more cities in India as Rapido rivalry intensifies
The expansion, spread across 18 states and one Union territory, will initially be driven by Uber Bike, the company’s two-wheeler offering.
Kipruto Arap Kirwa: The spirit of Raila is with Sifuna, not Oburu
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Kipruto Arap Kirwa has claimed that the political spirit of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was transferred to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna following…
Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
Musician identified as man killed in tree-car crush on Mount Buller
Talae Rodden has been identified as the man who was killed when a tree struck a car driving down Mount Buller Road this week.
Kia’s 2027 EV3 could be the affordable EV we’ve been waiting for
Kia finally priced the EV3 for the US, and it starts under $32k. Here's what you get in range, charging speed, and trims before it lands at dealers.
It should have been this girl's 18th birthday. Instead, it was her vigil
Instead of celebrating a local girl's 18th, the community of Galiwin'ku marked her milestone birthday with a vigil following her alleged murder last month.
Jamie Lee Curtis Asks Fans to ‘Move On’ From Her ‘New Girl’ Criticism: ‘Let’s Not Waste Clicks’
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Decomposed body of woman found in 75-foot well in Kiambu
Police in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are investigating murder after the decomposed body of an unidentified woman was discovered inside a 75-foot-deep well in Inorero Village, Karani Sub-location.
Joburg freeze: City Power outages double to 6 000 as cold snap bites
Freezing cold snap has pushed electricity demand beyond the grid's limits.
As Repression of Opposition Increases, Rule of Law in Zambia Is Undermined
How is Hakainde Hichilema's campaign strategy undermining the rule of law in Zambia?
Data Centres Take a Beating in the US: Any Lessons for South Africa?
Are South Africa's data centres a ticking time bomb? Hassen Lorgat explores the contrasting narratives around AI data centres in the US and South Africa, highlighting the urgent need for critical…
talabat lifts 2026 outlook after orders grow, but Q2 profit falls 18%
Dubai: talabat raised its full-year 2026 guidance across all key financial metrics after first-half growth came in ahead of its earlier expectations, even as second-quarter profit fell 18% amid…
Daniel Baldwin Net Worth
Daniel Baldwin is an American actor, producer and director who has an estimated net worth of $600,000. He is the second-oldest of the four Baldwin brothers, following Alec Baldwin and preceding…
Watch: British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record
Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to slide as Iran and US clash over control of Strait of Hormuz
Welcome back to City AM liveblog. Oil prices broke above $89 per barrel on Wednesday morning, notching the sixth consecutive sessions amid mixed signals around a potential deal between the US and…
Kedah MB calls on NSC to assist relocation of residents from special security zone
KEDAH Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor wants the National Security Council to help in the relocation of some 5,000 residents from their special security zone in Bukit Malut in Langkawi…
Vacuum Pump Makers, Producers of Gases Are the New AI Winners
European makers of vacuum pumps, heat exchangers and specialty gases are cementing their spot as lesser-known winners of the artificial-intelligence boom, creating new opportunities for investors wary…
Virgin Active listing: Could it finally happen?
Analysis of what’s next for Brait following its R2.5b rights issue, including the prospects of a Virgin Active listing, and why no South African miners made it into the global Mining, Metals &…
Melbourne Royal Show cancels poultry exhibits due to H5 bird flu spread
The decision follows a state government announcement that Phillip Island's wild population of little penguins will be vaccinated against the disease.
Future Is Female Mentorship Program Targets African Women Tech Entrepreneurs
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins three decades after iconic rapper's assassination
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MEDIA MATTERED: Remembering Mapleton: A train wreck caught in time
Reporters in 1927 preserved the disaster, but not the memory of the dead. White staff were named and black passengers were simply counted.
Africa’s Corporate Giants Buy Their Way to Scale as M&A Overtakes Organic Growth
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JAL Jet Crash Victims Remembered on 41st Anniversary
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Stephen Baldwin Net Worth
Stephen Baldwin is an American actor, producer, director, author and Christian minister who has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
AI food photos on Swiggy and Zomato becoming harder to detect
While Swiggy allows some use of AI for images of food on its platform, Zomato has adopted a firmer policy. Even so, photos of unnatural-looking food items are easy to spot — and miss
Accra Brewery may shut down operations over revised excise duty
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East's astronomers plan for solar eclipse
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Relationship resentment and the warning signs couples may miss
Small, consistent changes in accountability can alter the emotional climate of a relationship more effectively than one major conversation.
DRC Ebola cases surpass 4,000 as officials warn of fastest spreading outbreak on record
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has increased to 4,449, including 2,061 deaths, government data showed late on Tuesday. The latest grim milestone is what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.
AI could end Wall Street’s EPS obsession
Investors are focusing more on tangible results: cash flow.
Beyond ‘Wahala’: What inDrive’s campaign teaches about winning consumers in a tough economy
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Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
A rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday.
I can’t recommend Shokz open-style headphones enough for running, cycling and even work — and they’re now up to 36% off for a limited time
Amazon is discounting Shokz’s popular OpenRun, OpenFit and OpenComm open-ear headphones, with prices starting at AU$109.
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The Maharashtra FDA Commissioner behind the raids shaking up Mumbai's iconic eateries
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, who grew up helping his family farm in rural Beed, has built a reputation as one of Maharashtra's most uncompromising administrators.
StanChart COO Sees AI Boosting Productivity
Standard Chartered Group COO, Tanuj Kapilashrami, says AI is helping improve efficiency across banking operations while creating demand for new skills.
Ryde taps HERE to improve ride-hailing routes and ETAs in Singapore
In a city where a five-minute delay can be the difference between keeping or losing a customer, ride-hailing is often won in the invisible layer behind the app: maps, traffic data, dispatch logic and…
All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa
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I tested the Keurig K-Crema, and it’s my new go-to for fancy coffee drinks
The Keurig K-Crema is easy to use and can brew a shot in under a minute. It’s a shame that the taste could be better.
Working on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the most awkward of locations
I regularly work away from my desk — this is the kit that ensures I stay productive and healthy.
Zuck’s Chinese agentic prey escapes, will resume standalone ops
Manus AI will delete some data to satisfy legal requirements
Beware the AI holiday let
AI is increasingly being used to manipulate adverts for holiday lets. It’s not just horrible for holidaymakers, it could get landlords in trouble with the law, says Alex Poplawska With the summer…
OpenAI is quietly testing a pay-to-reset quota feature. Here's what we know.
Some ChatGPT Plus users are noticing an unannounced "pay $8 to reset" option when they max out their weekly quota.
Presight Q2 profit jumps 30% to Dh116.8 million as AI contracts build
Dubai: Presight reported a 30.2% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit after tax to Dh116.8 million, helped by higher revenue and a record Dh2.5 billion in domestic renewals and new…
SA’s dietary guidelines outdated since 2012, physicians warn
Experts say multiple malnutrition forms meet same households as Dietetics president admits public never heard of existing dietary guidelines.
Why Trump’s MMR vaccine order is the latest public health disaster, with effects set to last years
Trump’s latest executive order is set to lead to delayed vaccinations, falling coverage and a resurgence of diseases once brought under control.
Beijing’s tree die-off reveals hidden risks of rapid underground water recovery
At a time of year when Beijing’s vegetation should be at its greenest, thousands of trees of various species in a park in the city’s Chaoyang district have withered and died because they were too wet.
LG Electronics Launches FDA-Approved Diagnostic Monitor
LG Electronics has introduced a new diagnostic monitor that received medical device approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stepping up efforts to expand the…
- LG Electronics launches FDA-approved 40-inch diagnostic monitor.
- Device features 11MP resolution and 3PBP function for multitasking.
- Includes KVM Switch and specialized modes for precise medical diagnosis.
Survey shows Americans want to start brain health habits earlier
A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds most U.S. adults believe brain health habits should begin before age 40.
Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy
Ordinary WiFi networks could quietly become powerful surveillance tools, allowing people to be identified without cameras, special sensors, or even carrying a connected device. Researchers showed that unencrypted signals routinely exchanged between WiFi devices and routers can be used to create radio-based images of people and recognize…
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models Miniature human organs and other tissues are to be grown from NHS patients’ cells in a drive to improve medicine testing and reduce the number of animals used in drug development.