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South Africa is grappling with a renewed surge in anti-foreigner sentiment in 2026. Vigilante groups like March and March and echoes of Operation Dudula have organised protests and actions in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and other South African cities. They have targeted African and Asian migrants in incidents bordering on violence, lootings, displacements, and deaths. Existing reports say that a number of some documented and undocumented Mozambicans, Nigerians, Malawians, and others, have been variously affected. The risks this portends for South Africa is grappling with a renewed surge in anti-foreigner sentiment in 2026. Vigilante groups like March and March and echoes…

I’m sure we’re all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube. This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC anthology series called Experiment in Television, which featured, appropriately enough, various experimental films, plays, and documentaries. One episode even featured Marshall McLuhan explaining his oft-cited theory that “the medium is the message.”Even among all these oddities, however, Jim Henson’s The Cube stands out. It’s a 53-minute bottle film — taking place…

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over what he described as a fresh and coordinated attempt by elements within the ruling establishment to deploy political and legal machinations to keep his party off the ballot ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku disclosed this on Monday in Abuja through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. The former Vice President said he had received credible information indicating that renewed efforts may be underway to exclude the ADC from next year’s election, describing…

Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty acids they contain can support brain health. These essential nutrients help build and maintain the connections between brain cells that are important for thinking and memory. But new research from Keck Medicine of USC suggests that boosting omega-3 levels through supplements may not provide the brain benefits many people expect. The study, published in eBioMedicine, found that although omega-3s from fish oil successfully reached the brain, they did not improve measures of brain health in older adults at increased risk…

Jun 29, 2026, 03:09 AM ETBayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three options up front being considered by Barcelona, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of FC Cologne winger Said El Mala. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTRENDING RUMORS- Barcelona are considering a move for Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, according to The Daily Mail. The Blaugrana are have expressed their interest in the 32-year-old, who has one year left on his contract at the Allianz Arena, and are set to explore…

Sunscreen does two important jobs. It is largely used for its UVB protection benefits – blocking the rays that cause sunburn and are a major contributor to the development of skin cancer. But it also blocks UVA radiation, filtering out the rays that lead to signs of ageing.Vitamin C does neither of these things, says Rosalind Simpson, a professor of dermatology at the University of Nottingham. That said, it is thought to help prevent sun damage in a different way.“Antioxidants such as vitamin C have become a hot topic,” Simpson says. “People are really interested in whether they can improve skin appearance by…

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 Second Board Examination Results 2026 shortly. While the board has not officially confirmed the date and time of the declaration, students who appeared for the improvement examination are advised to keep checking the official CBSE result portals for the latest updates.The second board examination was introduced as part of CBSE’s new two-exam system for Class 10, giving students an opportunity to improve their performance after the main board examination. Once declared, students will be able to access their revised scorecards…

Five wins to go. How can your team reach the final and win World Cup 2026? Click here.Who: Brazil vs JapanWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 – round of 32Where: Houston Stadium, Houston, United StatesWhen: Monday, June 29, at 12pm (17:00 GMT)How to follow: We will have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 14:00 GMT ahead of our live text commentary stream.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listCarlo Ancelotti faces his first major test as the Brazil coach when the record five-time world champions take on Japan, arguably the best Asian team at the tournament, in the round of…

Published On 29 Jun 202629 Jun 2026South Korea’s dismal World Cup first-round exit has prompted fury at home, and calls for a complete overhaul at the top have not been silenced by coach Hong Myung-bo’s resignation.South Korea, World Cup semifinalists as cohosts in 2002, limped out of the tournament after failing to squeeze into the knockout rounds as one of the top eight third-place finishers.They had the last 32 within their reach only to suffer a shock 1-0 loss to lower-ranked South Africa.Their early exit prompted coach Hong to quit on Sunday and cast doubt over the international future of…

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