Iran protests ignite again; woman in Tehran says students are brave for demonstrating after bloody crackdown
As Iran‘s new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities — the first sustained campus unrest since the clerical regime’s bloody nationwide crackdown in December and January. The Virginia-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said more than 7,000 people have been confirmed killed, while the whereabouts and safety of more…
‘Dark web a de-facto fraud superstore’
Jason Lane-Sellers, director of fraud and identity (EMEA) at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The dark web is lowering the barrier to entry for fraud, enabling individuals with sufficient IT skills to access tools and expertise to target consumers and businesses. This is according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions in its report: “Fraud for sale: Untangling the dark…
El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid | Crime News
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that calm is being restored and that improvised cartel roadblocks are being removed. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to assuage fears following a government raid that killed…
Spar rethinks SAP roll-out amid franchise lawsuit and CEO exit
Spar Group has revised its SAP roll-out strategy, separating its finance systems migration from distribution centre operations in an effort to reduce disruption – a move that comes as the wholesaler faces a R168.7-million lawsuit from a major franchisee family over the original botched implementation. In a trading update on Monday, Spar said the amended…
Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice as DOJ probes Warner deal
A drone view shows the Netflix logo on one of the company’s buildings in the Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S., Jan. 20, 2026. Daniel Cole | Reuters President Donald Trump late Saturday called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or “pay the consequences,” after she said Democrats would push for corporate…
IQM, a Global Leader for Quantum Computing, to Become the First Listed European Quantum Company, Through Merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp.
IQM Finland Oy (“IQM”, “IQM Quantum Computers”, “Company”) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its systems. IQM customers include leading high-performance computing centres, research laboratories, universities, and enterprises that require full access to quantum hardware and software. IQM has over…
Feeling Green at Work? SA’s Cannabis Workplace Policy Explained
With cannabis now legal for private use in South Africa, employers must navigate privacy rights, workplace safety and evolving labour law. Here’s what recent court cases mean for your business and its Cannabis Workplace Policy. Whether you are a business owner or you are looking after the HR function in a business, the subject of…
Mother of 14-year-old alleged school shooter describes son’s behavior as ‘alarming’
The mother of a 14-year-old accused of killing four people and wounding others at Apalachee High School in Georgia testified on Monday that her son’s behavior was “alarming” when he came to live with her in 2023. Marcee Gray, the estranged wife of Colin Gray, took the stand Monday to discuss their son’s behavior prior…
ASML announces chip manufacturing breakthrough
ASML is the world leader in advanced chip-making equipment Researchers at ASML Holding say they have found a way to boost the power of the light source in a key chip-making machine to turn out up to 50% more chips by decade’s end, to help retain the Dutch company’s edge over emerging US and Chinese…
Africa: All of Africa Today – February 23, 2026
Eritrea-Ethiopia Tensions Raise Fears of Renewed Conflict Eritrea and Ethiopia both claim to be preparing for war, with the landlocked Ethiopia claiming it needs access to the Red Sea, which is viewed by Eritrea as a provocation. Violence is escalating in the Tigray region as tensions increase. Violence along their shared Tigray border escalated,…