Court hears of 'repercussions' for school boys over alleged sexual assault
Three Sydney private school students charged over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl have already been "repercussions" from being identified, a court hears.
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Lagos: Opposition candidates lament signage fees ahead of 2027 elections
Opposition politicians and members of political parties in Lagos State have raised concerns over what they described as exorbitant signage and outdoor advertising fees ahead of the 2027 general…
When work gives you oranges: What Malaysian employees really want from technology
Malaysia’s workforce is embracing AI faster than many organisations are changing the way work gets done. According to EY’s Why workers matter in Malaysia’s AI era report, 93 per cent of Malaysian…
Nykaa finally fixed fashion, and investors came rushing back. Myntra still sees no reason for panic
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- Nykaa Fashion's GMV grew 30% YoY to Rs 4,900 crore in FY26
- Vertical became profitable in Q1 FY27 with 0.1% Ebitda margin
- CEO Abhijeet Dabas attributes growth to brand partnerships and margin structure
SPARC AI Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI; OTCQB: SPAIF; Frankfurt: 5OV0) (“SPARC AI” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of its annual…
Gold strategy: why a Chinese global network of vaults would bolster yuan’s trade role
China is building a global network of gold vaults and accelerating central bank reserve buying as part of efforts to promote the yuan’s role in international trade, according to an S&P Global Ratings…
Young Kabuki stars aim to leverage post-'Kokuho' boom on 1st int'l tour
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Acclaimed young Kabuki actors Ichikawa Somegoro VIII and Onoe Tatsunosuke III said Monday they hope to take advantage of the art form
Farmers' alliance urges govt to restore wheat support price at Rs4,702 to secure national food security
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Shinkafi backs Yari, vows to continue APC primary legal battle
A senatorial aspirant for Zamfara North All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has pledged his support for Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari following his appointment as…
Sarawak and Klang Valley worst hit as 30 spots in Malaysia breach ‘Unhealthy’ API levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Malaysia’s prolonged haze crisis showed no signs of abating today, with 30 monitoring...
AsianPLAS 2026 launches extended online plastics industry trade event
Trade organiser AsianPLAS opened its online plastics and rubber industry exhibition on 19 August 2026 connecting international buyers and suppliers through 31 December 2026
Turkey’s exports to OIC states reach $41.5 billion in seven months of 2026
Türkiye’s exports to OIC states reach $41.5 billion in seven months of 2026
Africa: Lighting Up Africa - Genesis Energy On Building Africa's Industrial Future Beyond Capital
[This Day] Oluchi Chibuzor
- Africa's energy sector faces critical juncture for industrial growth.
- Genesis Energy sponsors panels on gas infrastructure financing.
- Company aims to build commercial frameworks for energy projects.
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy to Grow 4.2 Percent in H2, Reform Gains Yet to Reach Households
[This Day] Nigeria's economy is projected to grow by 4.2 per cent in the second half of 2026, driven by higher crude oil production and stronger performance in dominant sectors, but the country is…
- Nigeria's economy projected to grow 4.2% in H2 2026
- PwC's report highlights reform dividend yet to reach households
- Challenges in converting macroeconomic stability to inclusive growth
Report: New Mac mini could launch before Apple’s September event
Bloomberg reports that Apple could release a new Mac mini “as soon as the coming days, potentially” ahead of next month’s expected iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra event. Here are the details.
‘Donna Reed Show’, ‘Coach’ star Shelley Fabares, who acted with Elvis Presley, dies at 82
LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 — Actress and singer Shelley Fabares, who became a household name playing Mary Stone on The Do...
El-Rufai: Northern elders must rise above differences – ADC chieftain
A former North-West National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Jafar Ibrahim Sani, has urged Northern elders and political leaders to rise above political differences and…
Gravity Game Unite launches Ragnarok Zero across international markets
Game publisher Gravity Game Unite released PC title Ragnarok Zero Global across Southeast Asia Europe and Oceania on 18 August 2026 from its Malaysian headquarters
Amid distrust, Tehran wants US to initiate de-escalation
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir exchanges views with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during their meeting in Tehran.—Reuters • CDF Munir holds meetings with Pezeshkian…
The hidden cost of high performance: New research questions 'win-at-all-costs' sport culture
Are the systems designed to support New Zealand's high-performance athletes harming them instead?
Ex-Steeler Reveals Which QB He Believes is Odd Man Out in Pittsburgh
One former Steelers LB had some thoughts on the offseason QB competition between Drew Allar and Will Howard.
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need cooking, making it a convenient and nutritious lunchtime staple. Here’s how much you can eat.
Why African stocks are beating global markets
African stock markets are having a rare moment in the global investment spotlight. From Nigeria and Ghana to Tunisia and read more Why African stocks are beating global markets
Hyperscalers Will Spend $750 Billion on AI This Year. Cummins Sells the Backup Power.
Cummins is best known for making engines for large trucks, but those engines can do other things, too.
A 4-day coffee festival in Tanjong Pagar will bring together 34 roasters from around the world
Running from Sep 3 to 6, Another Coffee Festival brings together specialty coffee roasters from Asia and Europe. Organised by Morning's Leon Foo and Alchemist's Will Leow, the event is open to all and…
Korea Inc. Profits Surge, but Investment Stalls as Chipmakers Carry Capex
South Korea's major corporations sharply improved their profitability in the first half of this year, with operating profit nearly reaching 400 trillion won, or approximately $289.48 billion, but…
- South Korean corporations' operating profit nears 400 trillion won, or $289.48 billion
- Capital spending stagnant, down 11.1% to 95.74 trillion won
- Samsung Electronics and SK hynix increase capital expenditures, others decline
XYZ And GALAXEA Sign MOU For Robot Applications
South Korean robot company XYZ and Chinese robot company GALAXEA have joined hands to develop robot applications.The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 24 to expand…
- XYZ and GALAXEA sign MOU on August 24 for robot applications collaboration
- GALAXEA supplies hardware, XYZ focuses on software optimization and verification
- Partnership aims to develop task-centric applications like retail automation and factory operations
Dunamu & Partners Invests $5 Million in Kalosm
Kalosm Says Multi-Model Inference Cuts Costs and Speeds Tasks Dunamu & Partners has made a $5 million (about 7.0 billion won) seed investment in UK-based AI inference optimization company…
- Dunamu & Partners invests $5 million in Kalosm.
- Kalosm, founded in 2024, combines multiple models for AI inference.
- Approach reduces costs, improves speed, and boosts success rates.
New Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026
A new rumor places a new Mac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.
Xpeng X9 in review: Will this luxury van from China set the trend?
In Asia, the noble large luxury car with a space advantage is just soaring - with the X9, Xpeng wants to bring the trend to Europe. After a test drive, one has to admit: That could work.
LX Pantos completes complex defense logistics project for KAI
LX Pantos, the logistics arm of LX Group, said Tuesday it has successfully completed a complex cross-border defense logistics project involving the transportation of air-to-air missiles from France to…
LG Innotek hunts for talent in race to shape physical AI
LG Innotek is turning to America’s top universities for the researchers and engineers it hopes will help define its next generation of businesses, with physical artificial intelligence (AI) at the…
CHA Biotech wins government backing to advance cell and gene therapy platform
CHA Biotech has secured government backing for a three-and-a-half-year research project aimed at pushing its cell and gene therapy platforms toward clinical development, with 31.5 billion won ($22.7…
Padres Call up Outfielder & Option Infielder
The San Diego Padres have called up Dustin Harris to their roster and have sent down Sung-Mung Song to Triple-A El Paso.
- Padres call up Dustin Harris to MLB team
- Option Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso
- Harris impressive with 6 HRs, .350 avg in 29 games
Empyrion Digital Closes Financing for TW1 Data Centre in Taiwan
TAIPEI, TAIWAN & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – Empyrion Digital has closed a significant financial package for TW1, its 7MW data centre in Neihu, Taipei, with E.Sun Bank.
I was too young to understand infertility when diagnosed at 16
I was only 16 when told I would never be able to carry a child. Ten years later, there was some hope.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 25, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1171.
Giants Make No Promises on Malik Nabers' Return
The New York Giants would not commit to third-year wide receiver Malik Nabers starting in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.
- Malik Nabers making practice debut without non-contract jersey.
- Head coach John Harbaugh avoids promising Nabers' season opener participation.
- Decision based on Nabers' performance in practice, not guaranteed for Week 1.
Process doubles the size of PFAS molecules, making them easy to destroy
Ask a chemist to name the strongest single bond in organic chemistry, and they'll likely say carbon-fluorine. It's that bond, repeated dozens of times over, that gives per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) their nickname: forever chemicals. Manufacturers prize PFAS for the same reason regulators dread them.
Nvidia eyes stake in Perplexity; Jaismine Lamboria’s road to gold
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, over 50% higher than its previous valuation.
The 'world's first audiophile soundbar' is getting expanded with wireless Dolby Atmos surround support, as if this bonkers speaker wasn't immersive enough
Canvas has expanded its Canvas L soundbar with Dolby Surround and Atmos support via a new control box
Newton’s 300-year-old law just passed its biggest test yet
A massive test of gravity across the cosmos found that it behaves almost exactly as Newton and Einstein predicted, even across galaxy clusters hundreds of millions of light-years apart.
OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users
Following several weeks during which ChatGPT users were subject only to a weekly usage cap, OpenAI announced today that it is restoring a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus…
Breaking: Second case of H5 bird flu in Queensland
The wild shearwater found dead at Castaways Beach returned a positive result for the disease from the Queensland Government's biosecurity science laboratory last night.
Harvard developers have made an AI app to help visually impaired users navigate
A new Harvard-developed AI app helped visually impaired users complete an outdoor route faster and make less contact with obstacles in early testing.
First case since 2013: 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Louisiana lake
The infection is extremely rare, affecting only around 10 individuals in a year in the US.
This 21-year-old entrepreneur is building a deepfake audio detection startup that alerts users during live calls
Founded in 2025, San-Franciso and Bengaluru based DetectifAI is building technology to help verify humans and detect AI-generated and manipulated audio, particularly synthetic voices and audio deepfakes.
Gen Z and the rise of AI-powered travel
AI is increasingly becoming a trusted companion for Gen Z as they plan, explore, and enrich their travel experiences. The shift reflects a broader transformation in how younger generations live, interact with technology, and navigate the world.
Highest-ever ocean temperature recorded as super El Nino forms
The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth observation agency Copernicus.
Where Health Reform Becomes Real: Reflections from Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Frontline
Nkata Chuku On an ordinary morning in a primary healthcare centre, a mother may walk several kilometres with her baby on her back to have him immunised. Whether she returns
Chip software automation startup Embedd raises $2.7M
Physical artificial intelligence chip infrastructure startup Embedd Ltd. says it’s ready to fix one of the most critical bottlenecks in the multibillion-dollar robotics industry after raising $2.7…
How to Fish: Strategies for beating the Pufferfish
It's not just you, the Pufferfish boss is a major spike in difficulty.
Electrifying The Military - Could Batteries Replace Oil Soon?
Electrification of warfare has outrun that of the military. Advances are underway, but China's advantage is large in hybrid/EVs. Many hurdles exist, including politics.
India to roll out organ swap registry, SoPs to boost transplants
India’s first national framework for organ swaps aims to widen transplant access by matching incompatible donor-recipient pairs across hospitals, replacing fragmented manual exchanges with a national…
Beyond Haber-Bosch: New solar-powered technique for ammonia production
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kolkata 25 Aug 2026 A team of scientists has succeeded in creating green ammonia, a breakthrough that could change how we produce fertiliser and store renewable…
- New solar-powered method produces ammonia using sunlight, water, and air.
- Bismuth molybdate mineral tweaked to reduce nitrogen gas into ammonia at room temperature.
- Tin-doped catalyst 10.9 times more efficient than undoped material, optimal at 10% content.
Blood-clotting protein may be SARS-CoV-2's hidden accomplice, helping it hide from antibodies and reach blood vessels
Fibrinogen, the abundant plasma protein best known for forming blood clots, may play a second and far less benign role during SARS-CoV-2 infection: acting as a molecular bridge that simultaneously…
A discrete protein subset drives structure prediction discordance in orphan proteins
Structure and disorder predictors are increasingly used as decision-grade tools in protein engineering and in the analysis of newly emerged proteins, yet how the current state-of-the-art behaves on sequences outside the well-charted evolutionary space remains poorly characterised.
Protein semi-synthesis enables real-time optical tracking of intracellular conformational changes during sodium channel inactivation
Dynamic conformational changes in intracellular domains fundamentally affect the function and pharmacology of many membrane proteins. For example, sodium influx through the cardiac voltage-gated sodium channel (NaV1.5) is rapidly terminated through conformational changes that result in pore closure, a transition known as inactivation.