Develop home-grown solutions to challenges — Sam Jonah
THE Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and Executive Chairman of Sir Jonah Capital Limited, Sir Sam Jonah, has urged Africa to move beyond consuming imported technologies and develop…
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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
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Wine, Italian wineries accelerate generational change. Supply chain worth 40 million
Italian wine is accelerating in terms of generational change and improving its performance precisely thanks to the strong influx of young people.
Vietnam, South Korea target US$150 billion in bilateral trade
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Investigation: How scammers exploit Ukraine’s occupation to deceive foreign men
Since 2022, the non-profit Helping to Leave has received thousands of requests to rescue people from Russian-occupied territories.
The right’s scrounger rhetoric dominates the benefits debate. Labour must fight back – and win | Frances Ryan
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Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
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Japan’s Fukoku Mutual Life Counts on Cash to Mitigate Volatility
Japan’s Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co. is maintaining an elevated cash position as a buffer against volatile global markets and concerns about rising government spending in the country.
‘Father of Lan Kwai Fong’ Allan Zeman pivots to Hong Kong’s luxury home market
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Michael Palin on the Philippines and China’s Power
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
Karur Vysya Bank shares rally 6% after Q2 profit jumps 37% YoY
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Drop in Gulf student visa applications shows dwindling appetite for UK universities
The number of students from the Gulf choosing to study in the UK has plunged in recent years, most drastically from the UAE, figures show.
XRP Treasury Company Evernorth Just Went Public on Nasdaq. Here's How It Could Impact the Price of XRP.
New digital asset treasury companies, no matter how big they become, are unlikely to boost the price of XRP.
Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs
Firms should assess not just the token prices before building an AI application, but also its carbon footprint, says an expert.
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Serial champions India continue bewildering struggle in bilateral series
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Mahikeng clinic runs out of antenatal supplements: “I am scared for my baby”
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PEERSTITCH Malware Deployed via FortiOS Flaw Bypasses Checks on Tagged VPN Sessions
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UPSI, HONOR Malaysia sign MoA to establish HONOR AI Lab
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S. Korea Adds 113,000 Jobs in September, but Youth Employment Falls for 47th Straight Month
South Korea’s labor market is showing a widening divide across age groups and industries. While total employment has continued to grow for four consecutive months, signaling an overall recovery, youth…
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- Youth employment fell for the 47th consecutive month, reaching 44.0% rate.
- Manufacturing and health services saw job growth, while construction and agriculture declined.
SK hynix Tops Job Seeker Interest Rankings, Ahead of Hyundai Motor
SK hynix has emerged as the company attracting the most interest from job seekers during the second-half hiring season, according to a survey.
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- Hyundai Motor ranked second with 1.48% interest registration rate
- Public institutions like Incheon International Airport Corporation ranked third
Indonesian Rupiah weakens as MSCI considers downgrading country to standalone status
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The fourth album from the celebrated Australian electronic act explores “the magical intersection of advertising, memory and nostalgia.”
Mueon Raises $65M to Scale Modular AI Computing Systems
Mueon Raises $65 Million to Advance AI Infrastructure Mueon Corporation has raised $65 million in Series A funding to advance its modular computing platform.
Forget the iPhone Duo — the M4 iPad Air is a lot cheaper even at full price but it's now 21% off
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Proposed Dalby data centre to harvest rainwater from roof
The international developer that has proposed Australia's largest data centre says it would be able to operate during even the worst droughts.
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity which 10 jobs are 'safest' from AI — here's the roles they agreed on
When I prompted four chatbots to give me their top 10 ranking of the jobs safest from being taken over by AI, these positions were mentioned more than anything else.
Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge
Gross domestic product rose 5.3% in the three months through September from a year earlier.
- Malaysia's GDP grew 5.3% in Q3, surpassing forecasts
- AI sector boom and domestic demand fueled economic growth
- Government forecasts 2027 growth between 4.2% to 5.2%
How community review systems drive operational transparency in online services
Explore how community reviews, dispute resolution systems and fraud detection promote accountability, protect consumers and strengthen trust in digital services.
- Community review systems ensure operational transparency in online services.
- Aggregators expose real user experiences, revealing hidden operational realities.
- Review aggregators use advanced data analysis to detect systemic issues early.
The way you type is now a security password
A Tel Aviv company can spot fraud by how you move a mouse. Read on how behavioral biometrics became Israel’s quiet cyber export.
- Behavioral biometrics uses typing patterns, mouse movements, and pauses as unique passwords
- Companies like BioCatch specialize in this cybersecurity technology founded in 2011
- Major Canadian banks adopt behavioral biometrics to combat rising fraud losses
Jimmy Kimmel Unleashes on White House Spokesperson After Being Called ‘Devoid of Actual Talent’
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- Jimmy Kimmel criticized White House spokesperson Davis Ingle for calling him a "no-talent loser."
- Kimmel joked about Ingle's use of the word "beclowned" and his presence on Air Force One.
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Premier League predictions: Leeds pile pressure on Michael Carrick and Man United
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Japan settles suit over inadequate care of 23-year-old detainee who died of cancer
TOKYO -- The family of a man who died of testicular cancer while detained at the Saitama Branch Detention House, north of Tokyo, reached a settlement
- 23-year-old detainee dies of testicular cancer while incarcerated.
- Japanese government settles 3.5 million yen ($22,000) in damages.
- Settlement acknowledges inadequate medical care provided.
ONYX Hospitality Group wins TTG Travel Award in Thailand
Hotel operator ONYX Hospitality Group received the Best Local Hotel Brand award in Thailand for the second consecutive year at the TTG ceremony
Chip Selloff Eases as Nvidia CEO Downplays CoreWeave Concerns
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SK Hynix Showcases AI Memory Solutions
SK hynix is accelerating its push into the global server market by putting forward next-generation memory solutions designed to overcome the limits of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- SK Hynix introduces second-generation CMM-DDR5 memory with 256GB capacity and CXL 3.2 interface.
- CMM-DDR5 solution offers 30% energy efficiency improvement over previous version.
- CMM-Ax technology performs computing within memory to reduce data center power and costs.
Abu Dhabi's hot chocolate season: 7 best spots for cosy evenings
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APOD: 2026 October 16 – Chasing the International Space Station
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- Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft chase ISS on October 16, 2026
- ISS appears in top of frame 8 seconds into 30-second timelapse
- First and second stages of Falcon 9 separate, exhaust plume visible
India’s consistently rich more prone to heart disease than the poor: study
The cardiac conditions among the sustained rich in India ranged from a higher likelihood of congestive heart failure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart diseases and composite cardiovascular…
Wind Sled, Spanish invention to cross Antarctica without emissions: 'Unique in the world'
Explorer Ramón Larramendi will lead an 80-day, 3,400-km trek to the South Pole using a kite-powered sled for 16 research projects, though the journey itself will be the biggest experiment.
- Spanish explorer Ramón Larramendi leads Wind Sled Antarctica expedition.
- Wind-powered sled traverses 3,400 km over 80 days, departing Oct 18.
- Fifteen scientific projects conducted, focusing on ice, climate, ecosystems.
‘You Can See Everything’ review: Nathan Fielder takes on Elizabeth Holmes in one of the year’s best (and most frustrating) documentaries
The movie featuring notorious tech-industry scammer Holmes is a fascinating, frustrating film about a fascinating, frustrating person.
Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?
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Govern neurodata by how it’s used, not where it’s from
New neurodata laws will shape how researchers gather, share and reuse brain data. A use-based governance protects basic researchers and those whose data are being used, without freezing science.
Prevention becomes predictive: How Abu Dhabi is learning to read health risks before symptoms appear
For a family welcoming a newborn, prevention can begin before there is any outward sign of illness. For an adult attending a routine check-up, it could mean understanding a developing health risk early enough to change its course. These are the possibilities behind Abu Dhabi’s move towards predictive health care.
Recommendations developed for preventive care in cirrhosis
Recommendations have been developed for preventive care of patients with cirrhosis, according to clinical guidelines published online Oct. 5 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.