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A central Japanese town wants to limit smartphone use for all its 69,000 residents to two hours a day, in a move that has sparked intense debate on device addiction.The proposal, believed to be the first of its kind in Japan, is currently being debated by lawmakers after being submitted by Toyoake municipal government in Aichi earlier this week.Toyoake’s mayor said the proposal – which only applies outside of work and study – would not be strictly enforced, but rather was meant to “encourage” residents to better manage their screen time.There will be no penalties for breaking the rule, which…

In a bid to finally close the chapter on the lingering 2009 ASUU agreement, a high-stakes meeting is expected in Abuja today as the federal government is expected to make a counter offer to the university teachers in a bid to translate years of stalled renegotiations into concrete, implementable commitments with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Informed sources hinted that the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, will join the Minister of Labour and representatives of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, and the Solicitor-General to meet ASUU leaders in Abuja to examine how to…

Taiwan‘s Ministry of Culture has revealed that “Left-Handed Girl,” directed by Tsou Shih-ching, has been selected as the country’s submission for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards. Written by Sean Baker and Tsou, the film is set against the bustling backdrop of Taipei’s night markets and portrays a multi-generational story spanning three generations of women. The narrative follows a single mother who relocates to Taipei with her two daughters, establishing a night market stall to make ends meet. As the family navigates the challenges of an unfamiliar city and new life, the three women struggle with…

Malawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September.It comes just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the country had successfully reduced tuberculosis (TB) cases by 40% over the past decade.In March, the WHO’s country representative, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, announced that Malawi had also seen a high rate of success in treating TB and a significant reduction in the number of deaths.But the health ministry, which was already badly hit by the cuts in aid from the US, UK and other donors,…

Israeli attacks kill at least seven people in Gaza, including a woman and her child in the Bureij camp.

Australia’s three-time Olympic slalom canoe champion Jess Fox says she has had to deal with a “whirlwind” few weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour from her kidney.The 31-year-old went under the knife last week in a successful procedure but she suffered some post-surgery complications and issued a statement on Thursday to say she was now recovering well.“It’s been a whirlwind over the last few weeks, but I’m all good – just a couple of gnarly new scars, a bit less kidney, and a whole lot more toughness,” Fox said. “I’m feeling positive and looking forward to heading home,…

There are increasing reports of people experiencing delusions after intensive use of AI chatbots. The phenomenon, dubbed ‘AI psychosis’, has raised concerns that features built into large language models may contribute to some users losing touch with reality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist and researcher at King’s College London, about his recent preprint exploring who is at risk and how models could be made safer

Beijing says 26 world leaders will attend the event in Tiananmen Square, overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among world leaders attending an upcoming military parade in China to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.Kim and Putin will participate in the “Victory Day” parade in Beijing next week, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.It will be held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and will feature a cast of thousands and a showcase of China’s latest military technology.The…

219 In Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics market, two international names dominate conversations around courier and shipping services — DHL Express and FedEx. Both companies have decades of global experience, strong reputations, and loyal customer bases. For many Nigerians — from businesses shipping goods abroad to individuals sending personal packages — choosing between them can be challenging. This review examines both services across key areas: reliability, compliance, costs, tracking, local expertise, and coverage, offering an objective look at what each brings to the table. Reliability and Reputation Both DHL and FedEx have built formidable reputations in Nigeria over the years. DHL Express,…

Ukrainian authorities describe Russia’s missile and drone attack as ‘massive’, with multiple areas of Kyiv hit.Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025An overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least four people and wounded more than 20 others, officials said.Powerful explosions rocked the city into the early hours of Thursday morning, illuminating the sky and leaving behind columns of smoke as Russian projectiles damaged and destroyed buildings in several districts of the city.The attack was the first major combined Russian drone and missile attack to strike Kyiv since United States President Donald Trump met…