World Teachers’ Day: Let’s acknowledge the teachers who find a way for every child
Many of us can still name a teacher from our school years. We remember a voice, a word of encouragement or the moment something finally made sense.
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Push to ban EU left group over French riots
The European Left Alliance could face European Parliament vote this month after ECR starts gathering signatures.
Securing energy and trade flows in geo-economic conflicts
The Straight of Hormuz’s closure this year highlighted the fragility of trade routes and the Middle East’s importance for supplying the world. What can be done to be better in securing exports?
Why Nest New York is turning its bestselling Holiday candle into fine fragrance
Nest has turned its bestselling Holiday candle into the new Wonder perfume as the company grows its fine fragrance business.
From influencers to AI, here’s what Gen Alpha thinks about your brand
At Shoptalk, a panel of Gen Alpha shoppers spoke candidly about what they want and don't want from the brands competing for their time, dollars and clicks.
Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows of money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market
Guide prices for the expression of interest sale of two bungalows start at $15.68M each.
Anrich Nortje gets ‘goosebumps’ ahead of potential Proteas Test comeback
Anrich Nortje is relishing the prospect of returning to Test cricket after being included in South Africa’s preliminary squad for the three-Test series against Australia.
IPID records 116 rape allegations against police officers, 72 involving officers on duty
IPID recorded 332 GBVF-related cases against police officers in 2025/26, including 116 rape cases—72 allegedly involving officers on duty.
How Unilever Attracts and Develops Beauty’s Next Generation of Talent
As the beauty industry evolves to cover new frontiers, global beauty giant Unilever is proactively shaping its talent strategy to meet the new business realities.
Elections 2026: this village in the Langkloof orchards is strewn with rubbish
Residents of Louterwater in Kou-Kamma municipality complain of uncollected waste, persistent sewage overflows and inconsistent water supply
Recipe of the day: Jenny Morris’s cauliflower royale
Looking for a different way to serve cauliflower? Jenny Morris's recipe layers it with homemade tomato sauce and pecorino cream before baking it with a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
Samoan PM apologises for 'heil Hitler' salute at family event in 2007
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologises after video emerges of him performing a Nazi salute and saying the phrase "heil Hitler" at a family event in 2007.
Why Southeast Asia’s AI coding race is moving from models to infrastructure
For the past three years, much of the AI debate inside Southeast Asia’s engineering teams has centred on a familiar question: which model is best?
Okonjo-Iweala: Despite Global Stressors 72% of World Trade Still Under WTO Terms
*Says green trade has exceeded $2 trillion *Remains optimistic about future of free trade Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
- 72% of world trade still under WTO rules despite global stressors.
- WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala surprised by system's resilience.
- AI-related goods drove 42% of global trade growth.
Israeli forces kill man in occupied Syrian territory amid incursions
Israeli forces killed a man in occupied Syrian territory early on Monday, amid renewed Israeli incursions and military activity across southern Syria.
HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after appointing Anup Bagchi as new CEO, Q2 biz update. Buy, sell or hold?
HDFC Bank shares rose after Anup Bagchi was appointed as the bank’s new MD & CEO, ending months of uncertainty over its top leadership.
The politics of chambers
The new Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) leadership, headed by Talat Mahmood, faces the formidable challenge of representing a business community diverse in scale, sectors and ethnicity across one of the world’s largest and densest cities.
What China has that Elon Musk doesn’t: A state-backed solid-state battery push
Elon Musk has scale, capital and a global EV brand. China has something harder to replicate: a vast, vertically integrated battery ecosystem now backed by a national plan to push all-solid-state…
Cryptocurrency regulation: BoG, SEC must collaborate closely to align risk assessments – IMF
According to the Fund, this collaboration should not be limited to the risk-based supervision of dual-regulated entities but should cover all current and potential cross-sector risks, including the…
The price of everything is set to rise: How October's fuel price hikes will affect your wallet
South African households are facing growing financial pressure, with consumers already committing a rising share of their income to repayments and having less left over for everyday expenses.
Thai bourse plans dual-class share structure to boost listings
The proposed move is expected to be implemented in 2027.
Govt borrowed less in 2025, but collected just 5pc of RM9.273b in loan arrears, says Audit Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Federal Government’s financial performance improved in 2025, with its revenue surp...
Pakistan’s Home Cricket Broadcast Rights Sold for Rs. 350 Million
State broadcaster PTV has secured the broadcasting rights for Pakistan’s home cricket matches for Rs. 350 million after emerging as … Read More The post Pakistan’s Home Cricket Broadcast Rights Sold…
Pakistan Star All-Rounder Joins Perth Scorchers for WBBL 12
Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana has signed with Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) … Read More The post Pakistan Star All-Rounder Joins Perth Scorchers…
What happens in Hormuz is no longer just a Middle Eastern security crisis
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Zcash activates NU7 on testnet ahead of November mainnet target
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is now live on testnet, giving developers several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes before a planned November mainnet activation.
Smooth start in phased opening of Kai Tak Hospital
The chief executive of Kai Tak Hospital, Eric Cheung, on Monday said the facility was running smoothly on its first day of operation.
- Kai Tak Hospital opened smoothly on Monday, according to CEO Eric Cheung.
- Family medicine center launched as first service, providing new healthcare option.
- 350 quotas available, 290 booked by morning, specialist clinics start Oct 26 and Nov 12.
Researcher dies of ‘unknown infection’ at Russia's plague lab, at least 200 quarantined: Here's what we know so far
A researcher at Russia’s Anti-Plague Research Institute died after developing severe pneumonia, prompting quarantine measures and an investigation.
After BTS, Stray Kids snubs Grammys over New Asian Pop category
The Recording Academy has had a busy week, and it is not going well. Less than a day after confirming its contested new Asian pop category, the Grammys lost another contender: Stray Kids will not take…
Hallgrimsson says Israel tried to intimidate Ireland players during tense Nations League draw
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said Israel were “trying to intimidate” his players during a tense 1-1 Nations League draw in Serbia that was followed by an allegation of spitting.
Dutch royal house was involved in colonial exploitation, study shows
"The involvement of the House of Orange-Nassau was wholehearted and without any real reservations," researchers concluded after a three-year study carried out by Dutch historians and human rights…
Competition alerts growing power of Musk and Bezos' satellites in Spain versus Hispasat
The CNMC warns of a de facto monopoly in low orbit due to the "strong dependence on a reduced number of constellations" globally and the operational advantages of US multinationals.
The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Scientists have discovered that E-cadherin, a protein best known as the “glue” holding cells and tissues together, has a surprising second job: helping epithelial cells swallow nearby dead cells.
- E-cadherin protein connects cells and tissues
- Assists epithelial cells in engulfing dead cells
- Discovery may impact understanding chronic inflammation
Kai Tak Hospital opens this week: what you need to know before visiting
Hong Kong’s largest public hospital, built on the former airport site in Kai Tak, will begin its first phase of operation on Monday after more than a decade of planning and preparation.
Human sacrifice in ancient Egypt uncovered by modern forensic science
Almost four in 10 royal household members buried in an ancient Egyptian king’s tomb were probably killed by a deliberate blow to the head, according to a study of skulls excavated from the site a…
What we really pass on to our students — Ng Kwan Hoong
OCTOBER 5 — I recently returned to Penang to deliver a keynote address at the International Symposium of Medical E...
The UAE wants to make healthy living easier
Convenience is a word often associated with the less healthy lifestyle choices of modern life. Fast food is convenient. Home deliveries are convenient.
Emotional Matter: Menopause or Psyche: What's Actually Going On with Me?
Poor sleep, low moods: This could be perimenopause. But it doesn't explain everything, says gynaecologist Konstantin Wagner. How self-care can help and when medical advice is important.
The Rise Of Bank-Built AI, Weekly Funding Rundown & More
Banking’s AI Investment Playbook No longer content with buying AI tools, banks are moving to co-build and invest in AI…
Inside Nigeria’s PHCs where staff shortages, darkness put maternal care under strain
In this first of a four-part BusinessDay series on Nigeria’s maternal health crisis, our correspondents visited PHCs across the FCT, read more Inside Nigeria’s PHCs where staff shortages, darkness put…
Before the Nobel Prize announcement: Nobel Prize countdown: Now the decisions come
Who will make history with this year's Nobel Prize? In Stockholm and Oslo, the winners of this year's prizes will be announced this week. It starts with the Medicine category.
Japan mulls requiring organizations to report plans to share sensitive data
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government plans to revise an economic security law to require companies and other entities holding big data to notify t
South Africa: Two Former Wits Students Taking SA Gaming Global, Starting With Taxis and Spinning
[Daily Maverick] Eric Gardiner and Mamello Raboroko are bringing a South African flair to gaming. Now they want to empower other young people to do the same.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more
There’s a reason why Gippsland gets so many earthquakes, compared to most of Australia.
Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
The president named his national intelligence chief will head the taskforce as worries over the technology grow.
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Hit Seven South Korean Financial Firms
Seven major financial institutions in South Korea, including commercial banks and savings banks, have been hit by simultaneous cyberattacks using the same internet protocol (IP) address and similar…
Japan to bolster cyberthreat-hunting for critical infrastructure systems
The government will develop methods to detect cyberattack threats and share them with utilities and telecommunications companies.
Nine in 10 workers may feel unprepared for AI as PEOPLElogy launches National AI Readiness Week to get 5 million Malaysians ready by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are running up against a hard realit...
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety
Superintelligence in t wrong hands can become "super dangerous," the SoftBank Group chief said.
Yoroku: AI voice imitation raises new questions over rights in Japan
The 1979 American film "The Rose" was inspired by legendary rock singer Janis Joplin, who died suddenly in her 20s. Its star, Bette Midler, also sang
- Voice is deemed a symbol of personality in Japan
- Court rules AI voice imitation without consent unlawful
- AI's impact on copyright and human rights protection
MacBook Pro With OLED Display Rumored to Be 'Significantly Lighter'
Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today said the new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be "significantly lighter" than the existing MacBook Pro models.
Are we living in a simulation? A question 2,500 years in the making
Physics says reality is real, but does it actually prove that we're not living in a simulation? The question may sound distinctly modern, but the idea is anything but new
Apple IDs iPhone Bug That Requires Device Replacements
Apple has reportedly identified a glitch affecting some new iPhone models. The bug applies to a “small number” of AT&T customers who recently upgraded to the company’s $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max…
HKU eyes Northern Metropolis expansion to boost research capacity, attract talent
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is looking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university town to expand its research capacity and attract talent, its new vice-president for…