Climber Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 skyscraper
Climber Alex Honnold has completed a free solo ascent of Taipei 101 in Taiwan, not using any ropes to scale the massive 1,667-foot skyscraper — and he did it live, as the world watched on with bated breath and hearts racing. It took Honnold 1 hour and 31 minutes to climb the 101-floor tower on…
Outcomes, not qualifications, drive demand for digital skills training in 2026
Riaz Moola, CEO and founder, HyperionDev SA. South Africa’s persistent shortage of digital skills is intensifying scrutiny of how effectively education and training pathways translate into workplace readiness, as employers and policymakers increasingly prioritise employability outcomes over enrolment alone. According to online education provider HyperionDev, government initiatives like the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy…
Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee | Protests
NewsFeed Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside London prison HMP Wormwood Scrubs in support of hunger-striking detainee Umer Khalid, who is now refusing water. He is protesting charges linked to Palestine Action, a designated ‘terrorist’ group by the British government, a claim the group rejects. Published On 25 Jan 202625 Jan…
Airlines cancel 13,000 flights as winter storm sweeps U.S.
Airplanes on the tarmac during a snow storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airlines canceled more than 13,000 U.S. flights this weekend as a massive winter storm swept across the country, bringing heavy snow, ice and sleet, followed…
Podcast: Proof, not policy: The new global ESG mandate
From policies to proof: How BBD scales ESG, DEI and transformation across regions. BBD’s latest Tech Unboxed podcast episode tackles the mandate now facing global organisations: environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles must move from high-level policy to demonstrable, audited practice. The From policies to proof: How BBD scales ESG, DEI and transformation across regions…
New angle shows federal agent fatally shooting man
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Bitter cold blankets U.S. as millions impacted by storm 00:54 Now Playing New angle shows federal agent fatally shooting man 00:47 UP NEXT Emergency responders arrive at scene of Minneapolis shooting 01:06 Gov. Walz calls latest Minneapolis shooting ‘sickening’ 00:17…
Netflix drops the hammer with all-cash Warner Bros bid
Dado Ruvic/Reuters Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets without increasing the US$82.7-billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount’s rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant. The new all-cash bid — at $27.75/share — has unanimous support from the Warner Bros board, according…
How does India choose its chief guest for 26 January parade
EPA/Shutterstock The Republic Day parade is a display of India’s culture, achievements and military might India will mark its 77th Republic Day on 26 January – the day when the country adopted its constitution and formally became a republic, breaking from its colonial past. The annual grand parade will take place along Delhi’s iconic central…
AI ‘stars’ threaten humanity’s soul
AI-created actors flatten storytelling as they lack lived experience. (Image: Nicola Mawson | Freepik) Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) characters are increasingly becoming celebrities, a trend that risks eroding humanity’s creative foundations and cultural identity, Hollywood warns. The rise of AI-generated personalities − such as actress Tilly Norwood, performer Lil Miquela, models Shudu and Imma, as…
Trilateral peace talks concluded constructively, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says, with more possible next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war.” The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s…
