Billions spent as public infrastructure falls into disrepair
Across the country, public facilities built to support communities and local economies are being left vulnerable to theft, neglect and decay.
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Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps landmark listing over market fears
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centre company Firmus has scrapped its plans for what would have been one of Australia’s biggest-ever stock market listings. The Nvidia-backed firm said it had made the decision due to “recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions” and that going public would not be in the company or…
Qatar Museums presents ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’ exhibition
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is presenting ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’, a major exhibition organised by the future Art Mill Museum, at the Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha.</p> <p>On view from…
Warm and sunny weekend ahead for Capetonians
Check the Cape Town weather forecast including temperatures, wind and rain chances for the weekend.
Malaysia shuts schools amid toxic haze from Indonesian fires
Toxic smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, prompting authorities in Malaysia to take emergency measures.
- Malaysian schools closed due to toxic haze from Indonesian fires.
- Education Minister monitors haze situation, takes necessary actions.
- Kuala Lumpur API reading 170, among world's most polluted cities.
Beer Cartel: It’s a Betrayal of Consumers Struggling with Household Budgets
If the prices of beer — a daily pleasure for many households — have been unfairly inflated, it constitutes a serious betrayal of consumers.
Back to part-time jobs: Athletes in less popular sports face harsh realities
For athletes in less popular sports, life after the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games can be harsh. Once the competition is over, they must return to demanding jobs to make a living.
Bill proposed to end blanket military service exemption for Asian Games champions
A bill has been proposed in the National Assembly to end the automatic military service exemption for Asian Games gold medalists, following controversy sparked by Korean participants in the 2026…
We use motorbikes to transport pregnant women, sick people to hospitals – Ohwimase residents
Residents of Ohwimase, Gyimakyi Anwiaso and neighbouring communities in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region are appealing for improved healthcare access, saying the absence of a nearby…
Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel could walk free after nearly 60 years behind bars
LOS ANGELES, Oct 9 — Charles Manson acolyte Patricia Krenwinkel, who has spent nearly six decades in prison for mu...
Four killed, 16 injured in grisly Meru-Nkubu Road crash
At least four people were killed and about 16 others injured after a lorry ferrying compost manure lost control and ploughed into pedestrians, motorcycle riders and several vehicles along the…
Independent TV producers concerned over RTÉ funding cut
The CEO of Screen Producers Ireland has warned that the Government's decision to withhold €20 million in funding from RTÉ could have serious consequences for independent television producers and…
Major champion Aaron Rai set for Abu Dhabi title defence
Dubai: Aaron Rai will head back to the UAE as a Major champion when he attempts to retain his Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship crown, with the tournament launching the DP World Tour Play-Offs from…
Man shot by ICE agents with child present, Mamdani says
US immigration agents shot and wounded a man in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighbourhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses.
Nana Patekar’s death: Goa Police register case, to record family statements
Dubai: Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following the death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar and will record statements from his family members as part of the investigation.
Petrol discount or subsidy?
The federal government’s decision to offer a 30-day discount on petrol sold through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stations has triggered debate on the state of subsidy, how the arrangement will work, who will ultimately bear the cost, among others.
Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent After a Decade
The designer leaned into the glamour and sex appeal of the storied Parisian fashion house. Sales nearly tripled during his tenure before sliding in recent years.
Zetwerk Is Said to Plan Up to $525 Million India IPO Next Week
Zetwerk Pvt., an Indian manufacturing platform, is preparing to launch an initial public offering as early as next week that may raise as much as $525 million, according to people familiar with the…
How Nigeria’s 36 states shared N4.83tn in 6 months
Nigeria’s 36 states received N4.83 trillion (4,832,229,131,576.51) in total from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and June 2026.
Soaring freight rates threaten Asia’s appetite for US crude
Chartering a very large crude carrier to carry 2 million barrels of US oil from the Gulf of Mexico to China hit...
Homa Bay gang leader Abdi Sebo arrested on assault warrant in chaotic operation
Police in Homa Bay have arrested a gang leader who was wanted over an assault case alongside seven other suspects accused of obstructing officers during his arrest.
Yuan Hits Four-Year High Versus Basket as PBOC Backs FX Policy
The yuan advanced to a four-year high against a basket of its trading partners’ currencies after the People’s Bank of China rejected claims of undervaluation and defended its exchange-rate management.
How I lost 5 children to diphtheria in 8 days – Father
A Kano resident, Ibrahim Yusuf, has narrated how he lost five of his children within eight days to suspected diphtheria, as the disease continues to raise concern in the state.
China nominates health official to lead WHO
China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization (WHO), a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as Beijing seeks to expand its presence in international…
The best PS3 emulator for Android is now on the Play Store
You'll need a beefy Android device, though. You have been warned.
Healthy workplace environment: Investing in employee safety and performance efficiency
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is observing Global Ergonomics Month throughout October, promoting safer work environments, preventing musculoskeletal disorders and reducing…
Around 500 new jobs to be created as ST Engineering opens new aircraft maintenance facility
The Changi Creek facility will use drones and autonomous mobile robots to support operations.
John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in ‘Matchbox: The Movie’
John Cena spent much of his childhood playing with Matchbox cars, so when the chance came to hit the gas...
Netflix’s new Ben Affleck movie is its best original thriller since ‘The Rip’ — but it’s no ‘Gone Girl’
"Animals" is a watchable crime thriller starring Ben Affleck, with enough intensity to keep you invested but lacking anything truly exceptional.
Why Moove is leaving the Nigerian market it was built in
Moove's future is in robotaxi depots in the United States, so its Nigerian business, which had challenges, no longer represents a solid business.
Takaichi Vows to Tighten Cyber Defenses as More Japanese Companies Breached by Attacks
As a flurry of cyber-attacks continues to target businesses in Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has committed to bolstering the nation’s cyber defenses, especially through the National…
Government debt claims 80% of new and supplementary listings on NGX
Government securities dominated new and supplementary listings on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in the first nine months of 2026, accounting for approximately N11.08 trillion, or 80% of the N13.86…
Government to submit bill on food consumption tax reduction to parliament
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government plans to reduce the food and nonalcoholic beverage consumption tax from 8% to 1% starting in April.
DOSM: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales jump 9.9pc to RM185b in August, powered by electronics
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The sales value of the manufacturing sector in August 2026 increased by 9.9 per cent year-on...
Poland may need rate hike in November, central banker says
WARSAW: Polish central banker Ludwik Kotecki said if inflation projections do not show CPI returning close to 2.5% by the end of 2027 or start of 2028, then a 25-basis-point rate hike would be…
Abu Dhabi's new AI vehicle can spot accidents, fallen trees and faulty traffic lights
The battle for safer, smoother roads is no longer dependent solely on traffic patrols, surveillance cameras and reports submitted by road users. In Abu Dhabi, road monitoring is entering a new phase in which artificial intelligence is becoming an additional set of eyes operating continuously on the ground, looking for hazards before they…
China to resume October fuel exports after a brief halt, four trade sources say
SINGAPORE: China is set to resume October refined fuel exports after a brief halt during its Golden Week holiday, a move that will help ease tight global diesel, gasolineand jet fuel markets, four traders familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Toyota Inks New Strategic Alliance with 2 Chinese Auto Giants
Beijing, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--Toyota Motor Corp. has announced the signing of a new three-way strategic alliance with two state-owned Chinese auto giants, China FAW Corp.
- Toyota partners with China FAW and Guangzhou Automobile in new strategic alliance
- Guangzhou Automobile to acquire 50% stake in FAW Toyota through stock issuance
- Alliance aims to promote electric vehicle technology and smart features
How AI is industrialising fraud
Attackers are operating at a scale and speed not seen before. Head of AI compliance at Sumsub, Natalia Fritzen, and vice president of sales at Sumsub Africa, Hannes Bezuidenhout, outline what a safe…
OpenAI’s Singapore-based Asia-Pacific policy head to leave after 6 months in job
Reasons for his exit were not immediately clear
AI chats are becoming the new starting point for online shopping
For years, online retail has been organised around a simple assumption: the customer journey begins on a search engine, marketplace, brand website, or app. That assumption is starting to look dated.
So long, Spokes: GitHub rewrites storage to restore reliability, just in time for agentic hordes
Octocats claim 35x write improvement
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Moove-ing on
In today's edition: PiggyVest, Class of 2016 || Moove exits Nigeria || SA offshore gambling plans || Who secured the bag? 💰
OllyGarden bags $4M to improve telemetry quality
Observability platform OllyGarden has raised $4 million inventure capital funding to further develop its technology for improvingtelemetry quality. The round was backed by Next Frontier Capital, Grand...
Ask Ethan: Can a Kevlar tether create artificial gravity in space?
If you want to go to space for any significant duration of time, you should be prepared to suffer from a number of maladies. The zero-gravity (or microgravity) environment of space is catastrophic, in many ways, to the normal, everyday functions of the human body.
I connected ChatGPT to the apps I use daily with these 5 plugins — and it was a huge time-saver
With ChatGPT’s vast library of plugins, I connected five of them to my daily apps and ended up saving a bunch of time with the proper prompts.
Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on Nasa's Apollo program, dead at 90
American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by Nasa’s Apollo lunar program, has died at the age of 90, her former employer said Wednesday.
Disrupt: Merger of human and AI: "Our dream may even be bigger than Musk's"
Carolina Aguilar works on brain-computer interfaces. In the podcast, she talks about the idea of real cyborgs, robot-assisted surgery and the therapeutic opportunities of her technology.
Editorial: Ghana Cannot Afford To Miss The AI Revolution
The World Bank’s October 2026 Africa Economic Update, titled Building AI Readiness, should be a wake-up call for Ghana. The report says artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa is…
Gov Alia releases N2.3bn to Benue Teaching Hospital for staff welfare, outstanding arrears
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the release of N2.3 billion to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi, to settle outstanding staff arrears and…
El Niño forecast to peak in December, WMO warns
El Niño is intensifying and could become one of the strongest events seen since at least 1950, bringing higher temperatures and greater risks of drought and flooding.
I did 30-minute speed walks on an 18% incline for 21 days — here's what happened to my body
I haven't been able to lift heavy weights since surgery, but this walking workout has kept me fit in the gym.
More cafes, PC rooms found violating food safety rules
Internet cafes accounted for three-quarters of food hygiene violations since 2020 at leisure venues popular with children and teenagers, while inspections of kids cafes have fallen by nearly half…
Mental Disorders among Medical Workers Surge in Japan
Tokyo, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japan has seen a surge in approved compensation claims by medical workers for work-related mental disorders, a government white paper showed Friday.
- Japanese government releases white paper on mental disorder claims among medical workers
- Annual report shows 59.3 cases annually from 2021-2023, triple increase from 2012-2014
- Exposure or witness to catastrophic accidents or disasters is primary contributing factor
Russia Finds No Plague or Other Pathogens in Siberia Lab Death
Russian authorities said they had completed precautionary measures following the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East after nearly 5,000 laboratory…
Researchers find unique genes in 194-year-old giant tortoise
TOKYO -- A European and U.S. research team investigating the longevity of an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be 194 years old and regarded as the
Graphene opens new way to detect brain damage after stroke
An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing…
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Dinosaurs Were Different From South Africa's - New Species Offers Clues
[The Conversation Africa] Africa boasts up to 25% of Earth's animal and plant species. This diversity is driven by diverse habitats: harsh deserts, vast grasslands, dense forests, towering mountains…
- Zimbabwe's Musango matusadonaensis differs from South African dinosaurs.
- Newly discovered sauropodomorph was bipedal, 4.5m long, 220kg.
- Local fossil hunters and international team made discovery possible.
Africa: Africa's Wildlife Population Plunges By 80% in Five Decades, WWF Warns
[RFI] Wildlife populations monitored across Africa have declined by an average of 80 percent over the past five decades, according to a major new assessment by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), which warns that changes to energy, food and financial systems are essential to reversing biodiversity loss.