Experts battling extinctions after record heat
Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.
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CPUT SRC to brief media on Friday after days of violent protests
Central Student Representative Council of CPUT is expected to hold a media briefing on Friday
A'ja Wilson Achieves Another Major WNBA Career Milestone
Just when you think Las Vegas Aces All-Star center A'ja Wilson has run out of historic WNBA checkpoints, she crosses another one.
Ecosystem Roundup: Singapore’s iMessage scam bust exposes a regulatory blind spot
Singapore’s Cyber Command has disrupted more than 30,000 Apple iMessage accounts tied to a fraud campaign that has cost victims roughly SGD2.2 million (US$1.7 million) since June, a figure that jumped…
PM: No political, racial or religious shield for those found guilty in TH, Felda probes
PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that investigations into Tabung Haji and Felda will proceed swiftly and transparently, with those found guilty facing firm action regardless of their…
Malaysia warns global firms over Israeli E1 settlement tender threatening Palestinian statehood
MALAYSIA will closely monitor and take appropriate action against any international company that chooses to participate in Israel’s construction tenders for the controversial E1 settlement project…
- Malaysia warns global firms against Israeli E1 settlement tenders.
- Anwar Ibrahim condemns construction tenders as threat to Palestinian statehood.
- Malaysia supports Palestinian right to sovereign, contiguous independent state.
Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained
Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling Americans and not doing enough to curtail abuse
Murder for 2,500 dollars and a twisted, twisted world
Kamarie Holland was just a five-year-old who, as five-year-olds do, went to play, to be happy, and to be loved. read more Murder for 2,500 dollars and a twisted, twisted world
Industrie: Holcim übernimmt Gipsfaserplatten-Hersteller Fermacell
Der Schweizer Baustoffkonzern übernimmt das Düsseldorfer Unternehmen für 840 Millionen Euro. Für den Verkäufer James Hardie ist es ein Abschied aus Europa.
Jefferies initiates coverage on Anthem Biosciences with a Rs 1,050 target
Jefferies has initiated coverage on Anthem Biosciences with a Buy rating and Rs 1,050 target, implying around 20% upside.
CFTC prepares crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig has instructed agency staff to prepare a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets that could be advanced if Congress fails to…
Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd
Michael Carrick got on the front foot to dismiss the first of a couple of themes that have run through Manchester United’s build-up to the new season.
Iranian Oil Supply to Chinese Refiners Squeezed by US Blockade
The amount of Iranian oil that’s readily available to Chinese buyers is rapidly running out, showing the effectiveness of the US blockade of the country’s ports at choking off revenue to Tehran.
Kwara senator, Saliu Mustapha dumps APC
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has formally resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-18 preseason win over the Chargers
- Jacob Cowing returns punt for 83-yard TD, sparking 49ers 41-18 win
- Eddy Pineiro scores both field goals in 41-18 victory
- 49ers' running backs Sincere McCormick and Khalil Herbert score 8 total rushing TDs
Nigerian equities sell-off deepens across major sectors, wiping out N5.4 trillion in 8 days
The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as renewed selling pressure across major sectors wiped out approximately N440.33 billion on Thursday, marking the…
Govt Banks on Qatar LNG to Avoid Another Costly Spot Cargo
Pakistan is seeking to secure another LNG cargo from Qatar for arrival around August 25 or 26 as international spot … Read More The post Govt Banks on Qatar LNG to Avoid Another Costly Spot Cargo…
Olivia Miles Crashes Kayla McBride's Press Conference After Lynx Win
Minnesota Lynx All-Star Kayla McBride further etched her name in WNBA history in the team's win over the Golden State Valkyries.
James Hardie To Divest Fermacell In Europe To Holcim For €840 Mln Cash; Plans $250 Mln Buyback
(RTTNews) - James Hardie Industries PLC (JHX, JHX.AX) announced an agreement to sell its sustainable walling and flooring solutions business, Fermacell, in Europe to Swiss building materials major…
The eSIM awareness gap is the market’s biggest opportunity
Millions of travellers already have phones that can help them stay connected abroad. They book flights with apps, keep boarding passes in digital wallets, use maps to plan, rely on ride-hailing after…
India’s Economic Activity Stays Subdued as Manufacturing Weakens
India’s economic activity remained subdued in August as a slowdown in manufacturing was offset by slight growth in the services sector, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed Friday.
Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton’s Minteh
Liverpool have had a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh. The 22-year-old Gambia international has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 73 appearances for the…
Abdeslam Ouaddou defends decision to back struggling striker Yanela Mbuthuma
Abdeslam Ouaddou reflects on his fatherly role at Orlando Pirates as he continues to back Yanela Mbuthuma while new signing Sebastian Pedersen nears fitness.
Government insists on majority Thai ownership for Starlink despite regional exemptions
The government insists that Thai investors must hold a majority stake in any Starlink operation, maintaining a restriction that could prevent the satellite internet provider from entering Thailand…
VIDEO: ‘I won, beat you guys,’ Davido tells Wike in playful exchange
Watch the viral video of Afrobeats star Davido playfully telling FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, “I won, I beat you guys,” in a light-hearted exchange.
UAE residents’ update: US-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz crisis, oil prices and flights remain in focus
US-Iran tensions are intensifying as diplomatic efforts remain stalled , with Tehran condemning President Donald Trump’s threat of “crushing economic warfare” and Washington vowing its toughest-ever…
Prince Sattam University prepares for new academic year with advanced tech upgrades
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has completed preparations for the new academic year, enhancing its academic and technological facilities for students.
The world is burning less, but the rhetoric says otherwise
Despite apocalyptic headlines and political rhetoric, global satellite data reveals the planet is on track for its quietest fire season in more than a century.
Expired Visa cards exposed by contactless payment flaw
Security researchers have demonstrated a method for making some expired Visa contactless cards appear valid to payment terminals, exposing a weakness in how card expiry information is checked across…
Defensible AI: Five questions every board should be able to answer
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the machinery of business. It is influencing how organisations identify fraud, assess risk, recruit read more Defensible AI: Five questions every board…
Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?
The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
ToxicPanda 2.0 widens Android banking attack reach
ToxicPanda 2.0 has emerged as a substantially upgraded Android banking Trojan capable of stealing PINs, harvesting financial credentials and remotely manipulating compromised smartphones, extending…
Mobile phones are 'Trojan horses' for germs. Here's how to clean them
Mobile phones behave like "biological magnets", with thousands of micro-organisms living on their surface, experts say. Here's now to keep them clean.
In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
- Stunting affects over 30% of children under five in Benin
- Nutrition and misinformation exacerbate the issue
- Authorities aim to reduce stunting prevalence to below 30% by 2030
Google rolls out AI learning tools, free AI Plus access for eligible Indian college students
Google has announced a series of new AI-powered education tools and student offers for the 2026 academic year, including a 12-month free Google AI Plus plan for eligible college students outside the US, a move that could benefit students in India, including those preparing for competitive examinations such as the Joint Entrance…
Chimica, il prezzo di Hormuz e concorrenza cinese è un 2026 ancora in negativo
Le previsioni di Federchimica sono di un calo della produzione del 3%, che si aggiunge al - 13% del periodo 2021-2025. Il presidente Buzzella: «Reazioni Ue molto deboli, così si rinuncia alla sovranità industriale»
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease Millions of men with heart disease have a higher risk of developing and dying from cancer, according to a decades-long study.
iPhone 18 Pro Max may get a camera upgrade the Pro won't — is Apple finally giving buyers a real choice?
For nearly a decade, Apple's Pro and Pro Max iPhones have been marketed as siblings, not competitors, the same chip, same cameras, same features, just a bigger screen and battery for people who wanted more real estate. Buy the smaller Pro, and you were never really giving anything up except size. That might be about to change.
Ipsen completes acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, strengthening late-stage Oncology pipeline
PARIS, FRANCE, 21 AUGUST 2026 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company adding late-stage…
What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced?
Growing evidence that cutting coal use and bans on high-polluting vehicles are leading directly to health benefits Failing crops, wildfires and overloaded health systems are focusing minds on the…
‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Mother of Billy Caldwell, who has severe epilepsy, celebrates son’s story while pushing for better access to prescription cannabis for families who need it When Billy Caldwell was a baby he was not expected to survive infancy.
Small employers are winning over the next generation
When my son called me recently to tell me about his new job, I was not surprised I hadn’t heard of the organization before. When I asked, he had a clear story about why he chose them, and it had little to do with fancy perks, a high salary or a brand name, and everything to do with how it matches his personal values, lifestyle needs, and…
iPhone Ultra vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Here’s the one I’m putting my money on
The iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max are the two phones I'm most eager about, but only one will truly earn a place in my pocket.
AI and the lines I won’t cross
At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately — letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativity
How being ‘on-call’ for work can disrupt your sleep – even if the call never comes
On-call work doesn’t always mean responding to an emergency. But you typically have to switch into work mode very quickly – so it can be hard to fully switch off.
Medical-legal claims against Ghana Health Service hit GH¢400m in three years
Medical-legal claims against the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and health facilities have been estimated at about GH¢400 million over the past three years. The post Medical-legal claims against Ghana Health Service hit GH¢400m in three years appeared first on Ghana Business News .
A strange new quantum droplet can hold itself together
Two very different types of quantum particles may be able to form stable droplets that hold themselves together, challenging decades of conventional thinking.
We’re building a New York-sized city every month. That’s worrying for our climate
A new study reveals what unsustainable construction practices are costing our climate – and what must change.
Alibaba Cloud plans to use fewer Western chips, to boost its already huge AI margins
Cloudy AI is Chinese giant’s ‘most certain’ path to growth as e-commerce slows
Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says
Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models
How Pakistani Students Can Get Free Gemini Subscription for 1 Year
Google is offering eligible students in Pakistan a free one-year subscription. The offer gives students access to additional Gemini features … Read More The post How Pakistani Students Can Get Free Gemini Subscription for 1 Year appeared first on ProPakistani .
Sharon AI delivers cloud deployment for global technology client
Neocloud provider Sharon AI completed and secured customer acceptance for an initial artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure deployment on 20 August 2026
- SharonAI delivers AI Cloud deployment for global tech client in Asia-Pacific
- $950 million, five-year agreement marks milestone
- First phase includes NVIDIA GPU clusters
Hermit crabs and cockroaches emerge as unlikely seed dispersers on a Japanese island
In the humid, coastal forests of Japan’s Ishigaki Island, near Okinawa, a parasitic plant relies on some unusual allies to spread its seeds: land hermit crabs and cockroaches, according to a recent…
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Artificial intelligence chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but to prepare for the new school year,…
- Charleston educators demonstrate AI tool's errors to students
- AI literacy focuses on discernment, not just tool usage
- Many schools shift to experimental AI education in classrooms
Hidden magnetism inside atoms may explain mysterious gamma rays
For decades, scientists have puzzled over why certain atomic nuclei unexpectedly produce large numbers of low-energy gamma rays. A new experiment traced the effect to magnetic changes inside the nucleus, where protons and neutrons effectively flip their tiny internal magnets.
Europe’s Scorching Summer
A series of heat waves in 2026 is breaking records and taking a toll in Europe. The post Europe’s Scorching Summer appeared first on NASA Science .