Ronaldo stays on under cloud as Messi exits internationals
Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal.
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Breast cancer awareness in your 20s: It’s about more than a lump
Breast cancer can affect younger women too. Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you recognise changes that should be checked by a doctor.
European Shares Slide On France's Fiscal Worries
(RTTNews) - European shares drifted lower on Wednesday, with renewed Middle East tensions and France's deepening fiscal crisis keeping investors on edge.
Cabinet: Cabinet approves penalties for sexualized deepfakes
Those who misuse the identity of others online or film people without their consent in the sauna will have to face imprisonment in the future.
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026)
My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months.
US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, report says
At least 81 US military aircraft, helicopters and drones have been lost or damaged during the war with Iran, according to an updated Congressional Research Service report that provides one of the most…
HEC Opens Registration for Law Admission Test
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened registration for the Law Admission Test (LAT) 2026 for students seeking admission to … Read More The post HEC Opens Registration for Law Admission Test appeared first on ProPakistani .
At just $139, this DJI Neo Prime Day deal might be the best gift you can buy this holiday season
Forget socks! The DJI Neo is just $139 and would make an awesome holiday gift
Nobel Prize 2026: How JNU scientist Suneel Kateriya helped lay the groundwork for optogenetics
JNU professor Suneel Kateriya identified two light-sensing genes in a single-celled alga during his PhD in Germany. More than two decades later, the discovery forms part of the scientific foundation…
Africa’s ratings agency faces credibility test in niche market
'The first hurdle will be inevitably credibility, because a new rating agency begins with a promise while investors ultimately require a track record,' said Dennis Shen.
World Bank projects Africa’s per capita GDP growth at 1.8%, poverty at 47.8% in 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa’s per capita GDP growth is projected to rise to 1.8% in 2026, but nearly half of the region’s population is still expected to live in poverty, with the poverty rate projected at…
Airlink to launch twice-daily Cape Town-Lanseria flights
Airlink will introduce twice-daily Cape Town-Lanseria flights on 4 December 2026, with plans to increase the route to four daily return services from 22 March 2027.
U.S., European Government-Bond Yields Rise; French Bonds Underperform on Budget Worries
The global bond selloff resumed Wednesday after a day of relief, with Treasury yields rising and French bonds underperforming yet again.
Lee calls for further advances in satellite technology after watching Nuri launch
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung watched a live broadcast of ho...
Why SA households are left without power while the country generates excess electricity
Government plans to buy 4 600MW of battery storage to protect South Africa's electricity supply.
Starlink’s India struggle: spectrum, surveillance, and connectivity
Starlink’s regulatory experience in India offers critical insights into the delicate interplay between innovation, law, and sovereignty.
Amity University Dubai: Shaping careers with innovation, leadership, and practical skills
Essa Abdulla Salman Ali Abdulla Alhehdi, Clinical Psychologist MS Psychology, Graduate of Fall 2025 “Completing my Master’s in Psychology at Amity University, Dubai was one of the best decisions I…
Tropical Storm Isaias: Spaghetti models track the storm’s path online
Tropical Storm Isaias is predicted to become a hurricane on Thursday as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast
UAE is cutting salt and sugar in everyday foods – what will change for you?
Dubai: The bread, flavoured yoghurt or packet of chips you regularly buy in the UAE could gradually contain less salt, sugar or fat under new food rules being introduced across the country.
Kwetu Nairobi named among world’s best hotels for 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 – A Nairobi hotel has earned a place among the top one-percent of hotels and listings globally after being named among Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of…
Ministry of Transport records 3,805 transactions in third quarter
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport recorded 3,805 transactions during the third quarter of 2026, covering public transport, road affairs, land transport planning and licensing services.</p> <p>According to Land Transport Affairs, Public Transport Affairs accounted for 760 transactions, while Road Affairs recorded 1,388…
‘Sundowns can never be underdogs’ – Mkhulise
'We always have the advantage because we have the best leadership, coaches and the best players,' he said.
SPOTLIGHT OP-ED: How should medicine shortages be managed in SA?
Imagine you have been taking a medicine for years. Then one day you are told at the pharmacy that supplies have run out. In his latest Spotlight column, Dr Andy Gray zooms in on how governments can…
CALL TO ACTION OP-ED: World leaders shift from angst to determination in vow to tackle AI threat
Faced with a technology that seems to be running out of control, what this UN General Assembly showed so clearly is a clear understanding that the world cannot wait for powerful countries to act.
R30 a litre — the fuel shock South Africans cannot afford
Hitting R30 a litre at the pumps will ripple through every supply chain. Without targeted policy relief, an extraordinary global shock will become a domestic crisis.
- South Africa's fuel prices surge to R30 per litre, causing affordability crisis
- Price increase erodes household incomes, burdens small businesses
- Global energy market turmoil from Ukraine war and Middle East tensions causes surge
What happens to 'energy drinks' after Campa, PepsiCo get interim court relief against FSSAI label ban? | Explained
As Reliance’s Campa, PepsiCo and Monster receive interim relief from the Delhi High Court against an FSSAI order prohibiting them from marketing high-caffeine beverages as “energy drinks”, the…
Guide for tenants and landlords: this is how the rental market is regulated from tomorrow
The BOE publishes today the two Royal Decrees on Housing reapproved yesterday by the Council of Ministers.
UAE-Eurasian Trade Deal Enters Force, Opening a New Corridor Between Gulf and Eurasia
UAE-EAEU trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs on 86% of goods and targeting $50bn in annual trade between the blocs by 2032.
Nigeria considers FIFA compensation claim after DR Congo eligibility revelations
A top Nigerian National Sports Commission official says Nigeria has been vindicated over their challenge to DR Congo’s use of ineligible players in World Cup qualifying and are “exploring all…
Samsung 9100 Pro SSD gets another price cut, up to 51% off
Another huge price drop brings the Samsung 9100 Pro down even further, with the 1TB model now below $200, and the 4TB model dropping by nearly $400 since yesterday.
SpaceX reportedly is looking to raise as much money as the company generates in revenue to buy Nvidia chips
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in talks with banks and investors to borrow $40 billion to fund a purchase of Nvidia chips, according to a Financial Times report.
Compact cine cameras are taking over in 2026, but I think they might actually be better for stills photography!
Flexible, modular, and video-first: Inside the new era of camera design
Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support
The money would be funneled into Norway's Nansen Support Program, named after humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen, who led famine relief efforts in Ukraine in the early 1920s.
Moubarak: GCC Economies Set for Strong Recovery in 2027
The US-Iran conflict continues to weigh heavily on economies around the world and in particular those in the Gulf. Ramona Moubarak, the MENA Country Risk Head for BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, spoke…
UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018
The revenue and customs authority launched the probe into the Abu Dhabi-backed club after leaked emails were published by Germany’s weekly news magazine Der Spiegel in late 2018.
ECG warns customers against fake meter sales, MoMo scams
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, has warned customers against fraudsters selling fake meters and demanding payments through personal mobile money accounts.
Racy AI dramas go viral despite lack of age checks
The father of her child is the Dragon King, ruler of the dragon realm. But he has no idea the child exists. After falling in love with the Dragon King, a human woman gives birth to a half-human…
KBO postseason to begin Oct. 14
The Korean baseball postseason will begin next week for a run that could last as long as four weeks, the league office announced Wednesday.
Hogbetsotso 2026 to promote tourism, local businesses
THE 64th Hogbetsotso Festival of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State has been designed to attract tourists, empower local businesses, showcase the rich cultural heritage of Anlo and foster community engagement and a sense of belonging.
GCC chief: Consultative meeting of commerce ministers, chamber heads boosts regional cooperation
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said the 15th consultative meeting of commerce ministers and chamber heads is a key platform for public-private dialogue.
What Bending Spoons is changing at Vimeo after its $1.38 billion deal
Last year, video platform Vimeo announced plans to sell itself for $1.38 billion to tech company Bending Spoons. Milan-based Bending Spoons, which since its founding in 2014 has acquired more than 50 businesses, including Evernote, AOL, Eventbrite, and Meetup, soon faced questions from Vimeo users wondering whether it would continue to…
‘Grateful, proud and at peace’ – emotional Messi plays final Argentina game
Lionel Messi says he is “grateful, proud and at peace” after his glittering Argentina career ended with a goal against Benin on an emotional night in Buenos Aires.
Data Confidence & AI Readiness in Africa Report 2026
Insights from the Veeam/ITWeb survey on data recovery confidence, governance maturity and AI readiness of organisations in Africa.
GPS study on elephant movements aims to mitigate conflicts in Assam
Between April 2021 and June 2026, the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and a solitary male in three high-conflict districts of Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath
The 30 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026)
Everything is so expensive in 2026, but these October Prime Day Deals are all under $100 on gadgets we recommend.
Here’s how readers sideload APKs on their Android phones in 2026
Third-party app stores are not nearly as popular as you might think.
Organizational AI use grows eightfold, yet governance gap remains: survey
TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The use of AI in Canadian organizations has increased more than eightfold in just three years, outpacing the governance frameworks needed to support it…
5 maps that show how the Super El Niño could impact winter weather across the U.S., from snow to floods
For months, climate and weather experts have been warning about a historically strong Super El Niño that could turbocharge extreme weather across the world, intensifying everything from storms to…
Abu Dhabi launches major training programme to teach AI skills to the public
Abu Dhabi on Wednesday set out plans to equip thousands of government employees and the wider public with crucial artificial intelligence (AI) skills under a major drive to advance the responsible use…
Desible.ai Raises ₹32 Cr To Build AI Operating Layer For BFSI
Voice AI startup Desible.ai has raised ₹32 Cr (around $3.7 Mn) in a seed funding round led by Prime Venture…
Meet the doctor-whisperer helping OpenAI navigate AI's medical minefield
OpenAI enlisted over 260 global physicians to improve ChatGPT's health advice amidst legal challenges and a high-stakes healthcare push.
Brian Evergreen is Corporate America’s AI coach. His message: ‘AI doesn’t have vision. Leaders do.’ Are you ready to hear it?
Brian Evergreen— AI executive coach, chess prodigy, and former choirboy—wants me to articulate a vision for my future. As the waiter replaces our appetizers with entrées, I dodge by peppering him with…
Super Intelligence, Super Small Print
The government’s new chatbot will answer your questions. Just make sure you check the terms and conditions.
Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim
A palm-sized robot inspired by frogs uses snapping rods to jump, swim and navigate an obstacle course.
Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes
It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana.
‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills
The idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new.
Beam tests boost progress on detector technologies for the Future Circular Collider
The proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC) at CERN would put the Universe under a microscope like never before. By colliding electrons and positrons at four points around a 91 km ring, it would…
Kenya Reports First-Ever Ebola Death
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death after a 40-year-old Kenyan businessman died following his return from the Democratic Republic … Read More The post Kenya Reports First-Ever Ebola Death…
Ebola survivors can return to community after 21 days without symptoms, says Amoth
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 – Acting Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth has explained the measures taken to support Ebola survivors as they recover and reintegrate into their communities, stressing the…
'Special' moment for researchers as rare fin whales photographed
Two elusive fin whales have been photographed by drone as the rare species migrate north along WA's South West coastline.
US Embassy issues Ebola alert to Americans in Kenya
The United States Embassy in Nairobi issued a health alert to American citizens in Kenya following confirmation of the country’s first case of Bundibugyo virus disease, commonly known as Ebola. The alert, issued on Wednesday, October 7, comes a day after the Kenyan government confirmed the imported case and death of a Kenyan national who…
