Sharks eager for defence to front up in URC clash against defending champs Leinster
The Sharks beat Ospreys last week but let in four tries in their season opener.
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Federal Realty Acquires The Summit, Alabama's Retail Destination
(RTTNews) - Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), a real estate company, Thursday announced that it has acquired from the original developer, The Summit, Alabama's retail destination, for $498…
(Asiad) Football coach asks players to stay focused on final despite persistent operational issues
NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- On the eve of the Asian Games men's football g...
Court reserves judgment in Lungisa’s case
Court has reserved judgement until October 12 in Lungisa's challenge to ANC list removal
BMW Brand U.S. Sales Rise In Q3, MINI Sales Down; Sees Positive Q4
(RTTNews) - BMW of North America, affiliated to German automaker BMW Group (BMW.L, BAMXF.PK, BAMXY.PK), reported higher third-quarter sales for the BMW brand, while sales of MINI brand declined from…
Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering case
The first apartment came up for auction and nobody moved. More than 60 people crowded into a room in Singapore to watch seven properties seized in one of the world’s biggest money-laundering cases go…
Almaviva, with Ultra the challenge of tailor-made AI for businesses and the Public Administration
Does artificial intelligence really need to be gigantic to be useful? The question runs through the race for increasingly large models and reaches the daily life of companies and...
Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead as over 5000 still missing
Nepal faces a daunting challenge in identifying over 5,000 missing flood victims through DNA testing, with international support aiding efforts to match fragmented remains to families amidst the…
'At God's mercy': Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village
"They decide who enters." Elias said it flatly amid the mostly empty shelves of his neighbourhood shop in besieged Debel , one of the handful of towns allowed to remain populated in Israeli-occupied…
Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.
‘AHS 13’: Seth Gabel Unpacks Returning to Jeffrey Dahmer Alongside Evan Peters and That Violent Kill Scene
"It came out of nowhere, I had no idea what I was going to do,'" Gabel tells TheWrap of reprising his "AHS: Hotel" character 10 years later The post ‘AHS 13’: Seth Gabel Unpacks Returning to Jeffrey Dahmer Alongside Evan Peters and That Violent Kill Scene appeared first on TheWrap .
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but headed to heavily Republican areas
- President Trump and JD Vance campaigned in GOP areas ahead of midterm elections
- 17% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump's handling of economy
- Democrats accused Trump/Vance of rallying base in defeat scenario
R&B lovers, clear your December: Once Upon A Time in Joburg announces headliners
Once Upon A Time in Joburg returns on 5 December 2026 at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, with Lucky Daye, Smino and Baby Rose on the bill. Phase 1 tickets start at R750 on Howler.
‘I am literally dying’: Boipatong resident battles raw sewage
A medical report links one resident's bronchitis to prolonged exposure to sewage odours around her home.
Twelve days, 1,230 sq km and a lot of wrong turns: How Imran Zainal drove, walked and waded through cemeteries to draw a message across Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Most people spend their 50th year reflecting on the past or settling into a comfortable rout...
Why strength coaches are making adults exercise like animals — and 3 'primal' must-try moves
A personal trainer shares why strength coaches use animal movement to train adults.
Talks to resolve Drumcree dispute end without agreement
Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, as a legal appeal over the contentious march is scheduled for Monday.
Angry bird, cowardly lion: Funniest finalists revealed at Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026
A tiny bird looking decidedly unimpressed; a water buffalo seemingly wearing an elaborate green bonnet; and an owl facing an airborne squirrel are among the finalists in this year's Nikon Comedy…
European Shares Seen Flat To Higher At Open
(RTTNews) - European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly higher on Friday after U.S. stocks reversed early losses to close higher overnight, supported by a pullback in bond yields.
Franklin Templeton’s Mann on ETF Business in Asia
David Mann, Global Head of ETFs & Market Structure at Franklin Templeton, says the firm’s latest partnership with ChinaAMC is the first step in its strategy to collaborate with local asset managers…
OpenAI fires workers for mishandling ‘sensitive information’
OpenAI has fired three researchers for allegedly mishandling information, including work that involved an external organisation that analyses artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Namibia: NamPower Targets 70% Renewable Power By 2030
[Namibian] Utility plans major solar, wind, battery projects
Hong Kong Stocks Suffer Biggest Slump Since March
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global…
PSX: KSE-100 sheds over 300 points in early trade
The benchmark KSE-100 Index slipped lower in early trading on Friday, as investors remained cautious amid reports that the US is sending more troops and carriers to the Middle East.
Kenya records 52.3M smartphones as mobile use expands
Kenya had 52.3 million smartphones connected to mobile networks by the end of June 2026, highlighting the growing role of mobile technology in the daily lives of Kenyans.
- Kenya recorded 52.3 million smartphones connected to mobile networks by June 2026.
- Smartphones are used for financial transactions, business, education, and services.
- Mobile data usage increased by 6% to 800 million gigabytes in Q3 2025/2026.
Beachwood Coastal Estate approvals remain in place after court dismissal
The Durban High Court has dismissed a review application by Friends of Beachwood and James Te Reile, leaving the municipal and provincial approvals for the proposed R3.5bn development in place.
Energy: EU wants to coordinate more closely with the US in the dispute over diesel emergency reserves
Diesel is becoming scarcer internationally and therefore more expensive. The EU is therefore hoping for a joint approach with the USA. This is how it wants to prevent an export ban on American diesel.
Swedish researchers create an ‘AI scientist’ that designs and runs its own experiments
Swedes created an AI system that can carry out the full scientific process from hypothesis to results interpretation with minimal human input.
9 'slash' commands to get better answers from ChatGPT — number 7 is my personal favorite
I use simple slash commands to get better answers from ChatGPT. Here are 10 shortcuts for more human, concise and useful responses.
GCash parent Mynt prices US$845 million IPO, set to bolster Philippine share market
This will lift the country’s bourse, where funds raised in 2026 fell 71% on the year as at Sep 29
Warner Film Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy to Exit Ahead of Paramount Merger | Report
The fate of the studio heads had been unclear as the merger is set to close next week The post Warner Film Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy to Exit Ahead of Paramount Merger | Report appeared first on…
Glimpses of hope from the UN General Assembly
While users should make informed decisions on when and how to use generative AI, its environmental cost vis-à-vis climate change should be an integral part of the ongoing debate on the rapidly advancing technology's regulation and sovereignty.
Palm hits 13-week low, on track for second straight weekly loss
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures were on course for a second straight weekly fall on Friday, with prices declining for a sixth straight session to their lowest in 13 weeks, on weak export data and expectations of high inventory.
Motor Show: These new car models are expected at the Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show is once again one of the most important European car shows. Two small city electric cars are likely to generate interest.
AWS turns its best practice framework into an agent that recommends cloudy reconfigs
Possesses powers equivalent to an 'experienced architect' and will happily make cost-saving suggestions
Sources: Amazon has held talks with investors about a deal to spin off $8B of Grace Blackwell chips into an SPV, then lease them back for its US data centers (Financial Times)
Amazon is seeking to offload about $8bn of advanced Nvidia chips to external investors through a new vehicle aimed at strengthening …
Brent Holds Above $102 as Gulf Export Rebound Offsets U.S. Military Moves
Crude oil prices are set for a modest weekly decline today, as reports of a strong rebound in oil flows out of the Persian Gulf trumped news of more U.S.
AI Safety: OpenAI Fires Three Employees After AI Disclosures
Escapades of the AI developed by ChatGPT developer OpenAI have recently fueled fears about the technology. The company has now fired three employees because they had shared information irregularly.
Speed up EU health security prep, says NATO chief medic
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I’m an AI founder. Here’s the career advice I give my kids
I have the unusual experience of spending my working life building and scaling artificial intelligence while going home to two teenagers trying to imagine their place in the future it’s creating.
The UK’s Space Strategy is a map to the stars
The UK’s Space Strategy is a map to the starts published at a time when when geopolitical tensions on Earth are increasingly shaping the space sector at a global level, says Rachael O’Grady The UK’s…
Gov't unveils disaster recovery measures for state data centers
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- One year after a devastating fire at a key state data ...
Pakistani children increasingly exposed to online risks, survey finds
ISLAMABAD: A survey examining the digital interests and online activity of children across Kaspersky’s Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including Pakistan, has highlighted cybersecurity threats young users may encounter on digital platforms, including multiplayer online games, as well as emerging risks associated with…
WhatsApp lets you delete a message on Web but not on your phone? Here's why, and how to fix it
You long-press a WhatsApp message on your phone, tap Delete, and only 'Delete for me' appears. Then you open the same chat on WhatsApp Web or the desktop app, and there it is: 'Delete for everyone.' It looks like a glitch, but there's usually a simple explanation — and an easy way round it. Could someone be reading your WhatsApp messages?
I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max side-by-side: Should you upgrade?
In my iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max face-off, I'll tell you if it's worth upgrading to the latest model despite the short 2-year gap between them.
Allergic to prawns? A Singapore trial is studying whether you can build up a tolerance
Prawn allergy can mean more than simply skipping the crustacean on your plate, especially when shellfish is common in Singapore cooking. Could gradually exposing the body to prawn offer another way to manage the allergy?
I love an outdoor party in Australia as much as the next person — these 7 Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals will make you the life of yours
A Bluetooth speaker is practically a necessity in Australia — if you've yet to invest in one, or you need an upgrade, there are plenty on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes
Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.
KB Kookmin Bank suffers info leak raising concerns over data breach at other lenders
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Customer information of KB Kookmin Bank, a major comme...
APOD: 2026 October 2 – The Complete Sharpless Catalog: 313 Nebulas
What does it take to image hundreds of nebulas? Today’s image contains the entire Sharpless Catalog of H II Regions, totaling 313 objects. Zoom in and explore!
Chasing the worries away: PRENAGEN and Ji Chang-wook help women turn woes into a...
PRENAGEN reiterates its commitment to creating a safe space and a supporting system for women through their #SiapaTakutJadiIbu campaign, as they introduce Ji Chang-wook as new brand ambassador to ease…
New projectome captures ‘complex beast’ of serotonin system in mice
The whole-brain map—the first of its kind in a vertebrate—identifies five distinct neuron groups.
Silent, motion-resistant fMRI expands scans in behaving mice
The method, called SORDINO, captures brain images in animals while they move and interact.
Cosmic-ray particles help probe powerful electric fields inside thunderstorms
An instrument built to study cosmic rays has turned out to be a powerful tool for investigating thunderstorms. Earlier observations with the GRAPES-3 muon telescope revealed that thunderclouds can develop electrical potential differences far greater than those ever measured directly.
Underwater Umbrellas Reduce—and Reverse—Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
When corals get too hot, the algae that feed them can disappear, leaving them bleached. Blocking the Sun could help.
Google CTO: A unifying theory of life, intelligence, and technology
From von Neumann’s blueprint, which predated the discovery of DNA, to viral genes that now help form our memories and placentas, Blaise Agüera y Arcas argues that function defines life more than…
What is pink noise? The frequency that can improve sleep, memory and cognitive function
The background sound-masking effects of white noise are well known. Regular travellers wear white noise headphones to block out the hubbub on a packed aeroplane, while light sleepers and parents with…
Elephant cub born at Riau’s Tesso Nilo national park
The male calf is the sixth delivery for the 45-year-old Lisa, a tamed elephant.
Implement partnership to improve diabetic eye care
AI assisted screening for diabetic eye disease has been introduced at Thu Duc Regional General Hospital as part of a wider programme to bring earlier detection and treatment closer to patients
MPs call for urgent action on dental technicians
A standoff between CPUT and the SA Dental Technicians Council is preventing students from completing their practical training
Federal govt launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035
ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in collaboration with global and local partners, has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aiming to reach over 32.4 million people in need of mental health care.