South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a “victory” against the “abuse” of the refugee system. Source link
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How Travel Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Could Affect Your Cruise
“Vessels are still docked there because they need to transit the Strait to exit,” Tierney says. “With that corridor uncertain, itineraries have been cancelled and future plans are on hold.” Potential ripple effects on Mediterranean cruises Each spring, ships are scheduled to reposition to ports such as Palma de Mallorca, Heraklion, and Piraeus, forming the…
NBA play-offs: Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers advance to Eastern Conference semi-finals
The Detroit Pistons fought back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-offs and advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals. The Pistons won the final match of their best-of-seven series 116-94, their first play-off series win since 2008. They are the 15th team in NBA history to come back from…
China Fuel Demand Under Pressure as Pricier Oil Adds to EV Push
China’s gasoline demand is expected to slide further this year, as the Iran war pushes up oil prices and accelerates a long-term shift away from the internal combustion engine. Source link
'What a try!' – Scotland's Lloyd scores against England
Watch Rhona Lloyd score a superb try for Scotland against England in the Six Nations. Source link
‘Make Pluto a planet again’? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers
Will Pluto become a planet again?Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Southwest Research Institute Many of us are old enough to have grown up with nine planets orbiting the Sun. In 2006, however, a controversial decision within the astronomy community resulted in the official list being cut to eight, removing Pluto. On Tuesday, responding to…
BitTensor AI Token Plunges as Top Builder Departs Over Decentralization Doubts
In brief TAO has fallen more than 18% in the last 24 hours amid a spat between the network’s founder and a leading ecosystem contributor. The subnet operator, Covenant AI, is leaving BitTensor after alleging centralized control by the project’s founder, Jacob Steeves. Steeves denied the claims, but the market reacted negatively regardless. Tensions between…
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, Keir Starmer suggests
Asked if he wanted tougher policing of language used during marches, or if he wanted to stop some protests altogether, Sir Keir Starmer told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think certainly the first, and I think there are instances for the latter.” Source link
Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/22/2026 (Video)
Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/22/2026 (Video) Source link
Therapeutic mitochondria transplants made more efficient with targeting tool
Nature, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00910-4 A system of protein binders directs energy-generating organelles to targeted cells, potentially improving ways to treat mitochondrial dysfunction. Source link