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Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend flights on some domestic routes as jet fuel shortages and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East start to impact the nation’s air travel bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

“If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.” ―George Orwell

🎗 In a revolutionary breakthrough, researchers from three leading American universities have discovered a method to destroy cancer cells using light, completely eliminating the need for drugs or chemotherapy. Early studies show an astonishing 99% success rate, offering unprecedented hope for millions battling this devastating disease. The technique, known as phototherapy at the cellular level, targets cancer cells with highly precise light wavelengths that cause them to break apart while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Unlike traditional treatments, this approach avoids the severe side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, providing a safer and more effective alternative. Experts say this discovery could transform cancer treatment worldwide. By harnessing light to selectively dismantle malignant cells, doctors may soon have a non-invasive therapy capable of treating various types of cancer, including those resistant to conventional methods. While further trials are needed before widespread use, this milestone represents a major leap forward in oncology, showing that cancer may one day be fought without the collateral damage caused by current treatments. The era of drug-free, targeted cancer therapy may be closer than ever.

GOOD NEWS: In a historic comeback, rhinos have returned to the wild in Uganda for the first time in over 40 years—reviving a species once wiped out by poaching in the 1980s.

For the first time ever prosecutors in Zimbabwe have used lion DNA to prove that seized lion parts came from a wild lion, resulting in the conviction of two people for poaching and trafficking a lion. #WildlifeCrime news.mongabay.com/2026/03/dna-fi…

Countries with the Best Road Infrastructure in Africa. 1. Namibia 🇳🇦 2. Egypt 🇪🇬 3. Benin Republic 🇧🇯 4. Rwanda 🇷🇼 5. Mauritius 🇲🇺 6. Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 7. Morocco 🇲🇦 8. Kenya 🇰🇪 9. Tanzania 🇹🇿 10. South Africa 🇿🇦 Source: Statista.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of warm conditions, scattered thundershowers, and localised severe weather. #SAWS #thunderstorms #rain #weather #SouthAfrica Read on tinyurl.com/4tkdc2m4

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Scientists have discovered that when a sperm fertilizes an egg, the moment is marked by a tiny flash of light known as a zinc spark. This glow comes from the egg releasing zinc ions that create a brief shimmer only visible under powerful microscopes. First seen in mice and later in human eggs, the zinc spark is considered a sign that fertilization has succeeded. It offers a rare look at the instant life begins, captured in a microscopic burst of light.

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Fudgel: an old word for pretending to work

🚨JUST IN: Italy becomes the first country to grant paid leave so workers can stay home and care for their sick or injured pet. How cool is this! 🤩

15-year-old South African karting champion Gianna Pascoal has been selected as 1 of only 5 drivers worldwide for the prestigious More Than Equal Driver Development Programme - an initiative designed to identify and accelerate female drivers towards Formula-level competition.

The pilot who died after the collision on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport was from Coteau-du-Lac Quebec. He was 30-year-old Antoine Forest. Rest in peace ❤️🇨🇦

Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing bbc.in/3PjyYWV

🎉 I just completed the Daily Maverick Crossword in 50 seconds! 🧩 Can you beat my time? 🏆 dailymaverick.co.za/crossword/dail…

A Colombian military plane crashed just after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo. A total of 125 people were believed to be on board, including 114 passengers & 11 crew members, with 66 confirmed dead. @dailymaverick

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BREAKING NEWS: Gauteng Health Battles to Recover R2.6 Billion Owed by Patients—from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Mozambique, and Other Countries—Without Documents as Debt Continues to Rise The Gauteng Department of Health is owed approximately R2.6 billion by self-paying patients, many of them foreign nationals without identification, contributing to a wider patient debt crisis now estimated at about R4.6 billion across the province’s public healthcare system.