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Ouaddou warns Pirates cannot rely on MTN8 history against Sundowns
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says their four successive MTN8 titles may offer a psychological boost, but will not decide Saturday’s final against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Crude Oil grinds higher on record tanker attacks and Houthi missiles
Gulf Crude Oil exports got back to their pre-war level in September by two routes, a tanker shuttle across the Strait of Hormuz and a detour around it, and both have come under attack since September.
From Uptober to Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Cuts September Gains in Half
Day traders are selling, leveraged longs are getting flushed and ETF money is heading for the door. The daily chart still holds the line, but its cushion is shrinking.
UK must remain in Jerusalem 'at all costs', says former diplomat
The UK should keep a diplomatic presence in Jerusalem at all costs to prevent Israeli claims to the disputed city, a former British diplomat has said.
Asia races to stockpile oil, speed up renewables in response to Iran war
Asian countries are racing to raise their oil stockpiling capacity, complete a regional power grid and speed up renewables in response to supply risks laid bare by the Iran war.Southeast Asia has…
‘All my respect’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell message to longtime rival Messi
The Portuguese legend, who’s going through a crisis with his national team, saluted the Argentine star on his retirement La entrada ‘All my respect’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell message to longtime…
Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Families Across Asia, Europe and the Middle East Turn to Bitcoin Life Insurance
Existing investors, led by Bain Capital Crypto, back the first licensed Bitcoin life insurer after its single-premium policy for international clients drives a record year HAMILTON, Bermuda…
Confusion in Halifax courtroom over U.S. consulate bomb threat case
The man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. consulate in Halifax in August made a court appearance Thursday morning via video link, but the hearing was quickly derailed.
Plane billows smoke at Riyadh airport as Houthis escalate attacks
RIYADH/DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis escalated their campaign of strikes against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, trying to shut down the kingdom’s airspace and oil facilities with missile fire that has killed three people this week.
FSB-linked charges appear in 67% of Russia’s political cases in 2026, Memorial report finds
At least one charge falling under the investigative jurisdiction of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) appears in 67% of politically motivated criminal cases recorded in Russia during the first nine months of 2026.
Google Launches Playground to Let Anyone Build Games With AI
Google has launched Playground, a new browser-based platform that lets users create custom games using AI prompts without needing coding … Read More The post Google Launches Playground to Let Anyone…
Ottawa launching heat pump rebate program, Carney says
The federal government is budgeting $2 billion over eight years with a target of retrofitting one million homes, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
Teachers turn classrooms into social media stages, sometimes exposing students without consent
A Korean elementary school teacher known for dancing has amassed nearly 100,000 YouTube subscribers. An Instagram Reel showing the teacher dancing to a K-pop song with fellow teachers in a school…
US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in September.
NCTC Calls for Regular Exercise to Prevent Heart Disease
The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) on Saturday organised a health walk to encourage Ghanaians to make physical activity part of their daily routines to…
- NCTC organized health walk on World Heart Day 2026 in Accra.
- Emphasized regular exercise and heart health awareness among Ghanaians.
- Advised monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and adopting healthy lifestyle.
Podcast: Leak Show Cops Can Break into Locked iPhones
Cops are getting around a very important iPhone security feature; someone made an LLM torture chamber; and lawyers going wild with ChatGPT.
Iran War: Oil from the Gulf is flowing again - why is the price still high?
Traveling through the Strait of Hormuz is still dangerous, but possible. The oil shortage on the world markets is therefore no longer a reason for the high prices. Instead, there are other ones.
NextBlock leads $3M funding round for Soda Labs
NextBlock finances Soda Labs’ $3 million seed round to expand programmable privacy for financial institutions operating on public blockchain networks.
The Amazon Prime Big Deals may be over but you can save a lot of money on this powerful full-frame Sony camera
Check out this great deal on the Sony A7 III with 28-70mm lens - at this price, it's a fab way to start a Sony system or use as a back-up The post The Amazon Prime Big Deals may be over but you can…
GAUA members frustrated as strike continues over unresolved grievances – General Secretary
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) says its members are frustrated by what they describe as the lack of attention to their outstanding grievances, as their strike continues to disrupt administrative services at public universities.
More than 80 US military aircraft have been damaged so far in the Iran war. Equipment losses could be over $3.3 billion.
A new report says 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed in the Iran war. Losses include F-35s, tankers, drones, and helicopters.
Labor Department marks low layoffs milestone
Data: U.S. Department of Labor ; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios New applications for unemployment benefits have stayed below 200,000 in a stretch rarely seen in modern history. Jobless claims fell by 2,000, to 197,000, last week, the Labor Department said Thursday morning.
Would you trust AI to calculate your true 'biological age'?
Scientists have developed various AI tools to measure people's biological ages. Would you use one?
UK High Commissioner praises Stonebwoy for BHIM Festival London success
Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy has received praise from the UK High Commission following the successful debut of his BHIM Festival London, which drew 12,500 people to the OVO Arena Wembley.
Money trail backs leaked chats from extortion crew that walks into US law firms
Researchers corroborate parts of Silent Ransom Group dump detailing crypto payouts, cash brokers, and recruitment
Four Claude AI Courses With CPD Certificates Are $19.99 for Life
Put Claude AI to work in Excel, project management, reporting, and web design while earning CPD credentials. The post Four Claude AI Courses With CPD Certificates Are $19.99 for Life appeared first on…
Watch Rihanna Fangirl Over ‘Love Island USA’ Winner Trinity Tatum at A$AP Rocky’s Paris Concert
"When THE fashion icon herself loves you as much as you love her," the reality star wrote.
AI or ‘super intelligence’? Trump isn’t the only one who is confused
US President Donald Trump has declared that artificial intelligence should now be called “super intelligence”. Columnist Jacob Aron explains where that term came from and explores whether its many…
Meet Julia Flesher Koch, the billionaire philanthropist who's one of the world's richest women
The widow of industrialist David Koch inherited billions after his death. She now has a sprawling real estate portfolio and is a philanthropist.
Messi’s goodbye to Argentina’s national team brings Falklands/Malvinas dispute back into focus
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lionel Messi’s farewell to the Argentine national team last Tuesday, the soccer superstar who retired after a 20 years long career, was marked by a symbol deeply tied to the…
Malaysia Builds a New ‘Silicon Island’ to House Its AI Ambitions
Malaysia's Silicon Island aims to expand Penang's chip industry with a 700-acre tech park. See its costs, 2029 timeline, and APAC implications.
14,000 Niger residents blind from cataracts, 5,000 new cases recorded annually
About 14,000 people in Niger State are currently blind from cataracts, with an estimated 5,000 new cases added to the backlog annually, the Niger State Ministry of Health has disclosed.
₹1.5 lakh child's school fees, ₹1 lakh family income: Snabbit director explains woman gig worker’s ₹40K earnings impact
A Snabbit worker earning ₹30,000– ₹40,000 monthly helped her family afford her child’s ₹1.5 lakh-a-year school fees. Together with her auto-driver husband, she now brings in around ₹80,000– ₹1 lakh a…
Kamloops addiction treatment workers vote to join United Steelworkers
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Workers at A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Ltd., an addiction treatment centre in Kamloops, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers…
Gigatokens and Civo Bring UK Sovereign AI Tokens to Regulated Firms
Frontier AI inference processed in the UK, zero data retention by default, published per-token prices LONDON — Gigatokens, a Behavox company, today named Civo, the UK sovereign cloud and AI platform…
'This is a first for us': Attackers uses poem to infect thousands of servers with malware
A malware hunts for hidden messages in poems posted on GitHub.
Air India, Akasa Air introduce higher fuel surcharges amid rising costs
Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have increased fuel surcharges on several domestic and international flights as airlines face higher aviation fuel costs. The revised charges will apply to new bookings from October 9, adding to the cost of air travel for passengers at a time when fuel prices remain elevated.
Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'
Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini .
Ghana to lead ECOWAS adoption of Accra Convention on cargo documents – Trade Minister
Ghana is positioning itself to play a leading role in the adoption and implementation of the Accra Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents across the ECOWAS region.
BREAKING: FG announces 30-day discount window on petrol sold by NNPC
The Federal Government says it is offering a discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the next 30 days.
OpenAI mistranslated mathematics into code for its Navier-Stokes proof
When OpenAI announced its surprise solution to the Navier-Stokes problem, it produced one proof for humans and one for computers – however, they don't match
Temba will have a point to prove in SA20, says Capitals’ Pollock
The national Test and ODI captain was the last purchase at the season five SA20 player auction.
Does deliberating on politics make you look weak or wise? New research weighs in
People who take time to deliberate before choosing a side on a political issue tend to be judged as having better moral character by those who disagree with them, according to new research.
Strong social networks predict higher fertility rates in new study
Communities where people report high levels of social support and frequent social interactions tend to have higher birth rates, regardless of their economic status.
Workflows deserve closer attention as businesses seek AI returns
Businesses seeking AI returns may benefit from focused automation, better workflows, and concrete measures of time saved and operational improvements.
700,000-year-old elephant tooth reveals a lost ecosystem shared by early humans in the Levant
A remarkably preserved elephant tooth previously recovered from Gesher Benot Ya'aqov (GBY-NBA)—a prehistoric site in northern Israel where early humans made stone tools some 700,000 years ago—has now enabled researchers to reconstruct a lush landscape of woodlands, wetlands and waterways from the Pleistocene.
World must seize shrinking window to save nature as wildlife decline continues, warns major report
The world must seize a shrinking window to reverse the steep decline of wildlife and nature by triggering positive tipping points in food and finance, following the path of the one already underway in energy, according to a major new report from WWF featuring contributions from the University of Exeter's academic experts.
Taylor Swift helped turn this retro video camera into a US$20 million hit in under a year. Now this popular camcorder just got its first fresh look
Camp Snap has just given its video shooter its first multi-colored makeover in three new colors
Galaxies Showcase 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect
Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxies Showcase 2026, inlcuding how you can watch it with us, when it takes place, and what to expect!
Sony just launched a new spatial audio microphone for creators: How to preorder now
On Oct. 8, Sony introduced its new ECM-AX10 spatial audio microphone. It connects via USB-C and is the first Eclipsa Audio-certified microphone for smartphones.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin,’ an Extension of ‘The Last Ronin,’ Hits Next Year | Exclusive
The comic book hails from legendary writer Stan Sakai and artist Soo Lee and looks to “honor the legacy” of the popular TMNT series The post ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin,’ an…
Meta’s Muse is taking off. So are the privacy concerns
Welcome to AI Decoded , Fast Company ‘s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company , covering emerging tech, AI…
The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala Will Return In 2027
The music industry legend’s annual Grammys pre-party will take place the night before the awards, continuing the tradition after Davis’ death.
A Distant Star is Slowly Snacking on a Brown Dwarf
This absorption could take billions of years The post A Distant Star is Slowly Snacking on a Brown Dwarf appeared first on Nautilus .
NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration
As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space.
I wasn't prepared for the physical toll of motherhood
I expected pregnancy to be uncomfortable. Nobody told me parenting would involve getting head-butted, climbed on, and bruised regularly.
- Sassica Francis-Bruce unprepared for physical demands of motherhood.
- Postpartum discomfort intensified with sleep deprivation and breastfeeding challenges.
- Everyday tasks now require immense strength and stamina for two rambunctious boys.
The central Pacific Ocean just broke a temperature record. Experts say it might signal a new kind of El Niño.
The sea surface temperature in a key El Niño region has exceeded 86 degrees F for the first time on record, hinting that the strength and location of some El Niño events are transforming.
Young nurse feels 'unhopeful about the future' in Ireland
A young nurse has said she feels 'unhopeful' about her future in Ireland and is planning to move to Australia at the end of the month.
Long-running women's health studies reveal lasting lessons for disease prevention and healthy aging
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares, Ph.D., of the Channing Division of Network Medicine within the Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health titled "The Nurses' Health Studies: a half-century of discovery in women's health." A.
Dads are dying after their kids are born, and no one is tracking it
It took the better part of a century for maternal mortality to be recognized, forgotten and finally recognized again as an urgent public health crisis in the United States. In contrast, research shows fathers—particularly men in their 20s through early 40s—die disproportionately from preventable causes such as suicide, overdose, homicide…
Gov’t to pursue completion of stalled health projects, including Abetifi Hospital
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Ministry of Health is engaging the Ministry of Finance to secure funding to complete abandoned health infrastructure projects across the country, including the long-stalled Abetifi Government Hospital. The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr.
Public Protector flags concerns at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Gcaleka elaborates on repair work at the hospital, which was damaged by a fire in 2021.