Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The Lancet Oncology, analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers, specifically examining the role of infections. It linked 2.3 million new cancer cases…
TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide hear powerful message of God’s mercy, generosity and hope Pope Leo at his Weekly General Audience in St Peter’s Square. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Millions of Catholics gathered in churches across the world today to celebrate Sunday Mass, hearing a powerful message centred on God’s mercy, forgiveness, generosity and…
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 18: A general view of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 18, 2024 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Beijing’s recent push to tax the offshore wealth of its citizens may be only the opening phase of a broader campaign for income from the holdings of China’s…
BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen BMW Group South Africa marked 20 years of its IT Hub in Menlyn, Pretoria, on Wednesday, revealing that a team based in the city built the AI systems now inspecting vehicles on BMW’s assembly lines around the world. The hub, which started with 11 employees in 2006,…
TODAY”S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on Jesus’ prayer for glory and discipleship Pope Leo is set to visit France this September. France President Macron met with Pope Leo on April 10, 2026. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, Catholics across the globe gathered in churches to celebrate Mass, reflecting on readings that emphasise…
TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on faith, service, and seeing God in Jesus at today’s mass Pope ordains four bishops for Rome. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, across Catholic churches around the world, millions of believers gathered for Mass, engaging deeply with a message that intertwined faith, service, and the promise of…
Canon named a leader in latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment. Canon announces that it has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52990625, December 2025). According to the IDC MarketScape assessment: “Canon maintains a strong presence in the market, with continued growth in…
Boomi Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide API Management 2026 Boomi™, the data activation company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide API Management 2026 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates vendors based on their capabilities and strategies for delivering API management solutions (APIM) in an increasingly AI-driven, hybrid…
A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years – is prompting renewed warnings from the UN about the threat these digital blackouts pose to freedom of expression, access to information and human rights. In a statement issued this week, UNESCO…
Thirty-six new programs and projects from the GEF family of funds will benefit 59 countries, including 21 Small Islands Developing States and 21 Least Developed Countries. PHOTO/GEF. By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the approval of more than $372 million in new funding to implement 36 innovative programs and projects…
