Economy

As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?

The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

رياضة محلية

Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84

Arthur Lewis, a member of the 1971 Grand Slam-winning Wales team and former British and Irish Lion, dies aged 84.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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‘Written in our DNA’: Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America’s most lethal fighter jet

Poland expects its first F-35 fighter jets very soon as U.S. and Polish forces train together at a key NATO air base near the alliance's eastern flank.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

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Rugby Union Weekly: Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg, RFU review & summer schedule

Chris catches up with Steve Borthwick for the first time since the Six Nations.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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CSA squeeze out home fans with ticket sales for New Year’s Test

Thirty-nine percent of seats for the SA vs England game allocated to fans who purchase packages from tour groups like the Barmy Army

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Culture & Lifestyle

When Resting Feels Like Failure: Social Media, Entrepreneurship, and Burnout Among Young Egyptians

  For many young Egyptians today, work no longer ends when the workday finishes. Productivity has expanded beyond offices, universities, and formal employment into nearly every aspect of daily life,…

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Egypt

Assiut Shooting Leaves 10 Dead as Investigations Continue in Abnoub

  Egyptian authorities said a gunman opened fire randomly on civilians in the Abnoub district of Assiut governorate on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 15 others, before…

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Politics

At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says

UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplisticIndividuals bear at least 80% of the responsibility for their ill health in…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Sweden Democrat leader says Systembolaget should be open on Sundays

Jimmie Åkesson has said his party wants to see Sweden's state alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, introduce cold storage and have Sunday opening hours.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Angola

Angola Unveils Youth Empowerment Programs At UN Forum

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Francisco da Cruz, highlighted on Tuesday in Helsinki, Finland, the Angolan government's initiatives to promote digital skills, technical and vocational…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Angola

National Police Commander-General Assesses Officers Readiness Level in Uíge Province

[ANGOP] Uíge -- The Commander-General of the National Police, Commissioner-General Francisco Monteiro Ribas da Silva, assessed, on Tuesday, the security situation and the readiness level of the available forces and…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Books and Literature

Children of Radicals Write to Understand Their Legacies

Zayd Ayers Dohrn and Harriet Clark on activism, violence, guilt and trying to make sense of their “incomprehensible” early days.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Why is Switzerland now ‘a prime target for cyber criminals’?

Cyber attacks are on the rise in Switzerland and there is a reason why criminals consider the country a valuable target.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Gauff eases pressure as defending French champ

Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Malawi

Mtukula Pakhomo Program Transforms Lives of Women in Mzimba

[Nyasa Times] Communities in Mzimba South have hailed the Mtukula Pakhomo social cash transfer initiative as a powerful driver of economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and financial independence among vulnerable women…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Legal and Judicial Affairs

Fear, Confusion Grip Msundwe As Police, MDF Launch Massive Dawn Crackdown, Arrest 14

[Nyasa Times] Residents of Msundwe say fear and uncertainty gripped the trading centre yesterday morning after heavily armed officers from the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force descended…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Legal and Judicial Affairs

High Court Restores Chihana Suspension, Throws Out Bid to Return As Bwb CEO

[Nyasa Times] Politician Yeremiah Chihana has suffered a major legal and professional setback after the High Court of Malawi threw out his attempt to remain at the helm of the…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

What are the rules for taking bikes on Swiss trains?

If you need to take your bike with you on a train in Switzerland, you should know the rules to avoid getting asked to leave the train.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Malawi

‘We Kept Searching, but Found No One Alive’ – MDF and Police Recount Painful Hunt for Crashed Plane in Viphya Forest

[Nyasa Times] The search started with urgency and hope, but ended in silence, confusion, and heartbreak deep in the dense Viphya Plantation. For hours on June 10 and 11, 2024,…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Malawi

Old Mutual Guaranteed Fund Declares 94 Percent Return for 2025

[Nyasa Times] Old Mutual Life Assurance Company has announced a strong performance of its Guaranteed Fund, declaring a 94% return for the year 2025, a sharp increase from 37% in…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Education

Malawian Students Are Not Failing – the Education System Is What Is Failing to Fully Support Their Success and Potential

[Nyasa Times] Studying in the United States has been one of the most revealing experiences of my academic life. As a graduate of the Malawi University of Business and Applied…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Prep talk: Culver City volleyball finds a way to succeed without home court

Culver City won the Southern Section Division 6 boys' volleyball championship while playing all but two of its games on the road this season.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Africa

Why Africa Is Turning to Small Modular Reactors for Its Nuclear Future

[New Times] Small modular reactors (SMRs) are increasingly being positioned as Africa's most practical nuclear option, with experts saying the technology offers a safer, more flexible and faster pathway to…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Science & Tech

How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language

المصدر: The Conversation (US)

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Ghana

NPP Petitions Diplomatic Corps Over Alleged Political Persecution

[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally petitioned members of the diplomatic community in Ghana, expressing deep concern over what it describes as rising political persecution.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

What you need to know about all the summer rail closures in Norway

Norway's rail authority will be carrying out maintenance work on the tracks this summer. Passengers on many routes will have to travel by bus instead of by train. Here are…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

News

Discord now uses end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls by default

Discord is now using end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls across all platforms: desktop, mobile, web and console. It’s been a very long time coming – the company…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Namibia

Entries Open for 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash

[New Era] Entries for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash will officially open in June as the iconic endurance cycling event celebrates 22 years of testing riders across Namibia's rugged landscapes.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides

Killing in Japan Stirs Fears of Tokuryu Crime Rings

Four teenage boys were arrested in the killing of a woman at her home. The police say they might have been directed by a new type of transient criminal network…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy, Business and Finance

Somalia, GCC Discuss Infrastructure and Reconstruction Cooperation in Baku

[Shabelle] Baku, Azerbaijan, May 20, 2026 -- Somalia's minister of public works held talks with the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on strengthening cooperation in urban development, infrastructure…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Africa

Arab League Warns of Danger of Israeli Intervention in Somalia and the Horn of Africa

[Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- The Arab League has strongly warned against the dangers of Israeli military intervention in the Horn of Africa region, especially in the northern regions of Somalia.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Conflict, Peace and Security

Somali Danab Commandos Conduct Security Operation in Bay Region

[Shabelle] Bay Region, Somalia -- Somali special forces conducted a planned security operation in areas under Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts, military officials said Wednesday.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Conflict, Peace and Security

Somali Military Officers Discuss Security in Bay Region Ahead of Elections

[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia, May 20, 2026 -- Senior officers of the Somali National Army held a security meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa on Tuesday to discuss the security…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Indonesia’s Prabowo tightens state grip on palm oil, coal amid monopolistic fears

Indonesia will require exports of key commodities to pass through a state-appointed enterprise in a sweeping effort to curb revenue leaks, tighten oversight of natural resources and keep more foreign…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Shanto praises ‘healthy competition’ within bowling unit after series win

Bangladesh captain highlighted the bowlers' consistency and competitiveness as central to the series victory against Pakistan

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Health, mind and body books

Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt review – is culture the best medicine?

A professor of psychobiology argues that art – from painting to theatre – has a measurable impact on our healthAfter Daisy Fancourt’s daughter Daphne was born prematurely, she was confined…

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read