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Antarctica’s water temperature remains around minus two degrees under the ice freeze, relatively warm compared to the icy surface.
Start-up Robeauté raises $28 million in funding to develop microrobots for brain surgeries, the size of a grain of rice, aiming to revolutionize the field.
Plymouth Argyle shocked Liverpool with a 1-0 FA Cup win, ending the Reds’ quadruple hopes. Ryan Hardie’s penalty secured the victory as Arne Slot’s team suffered only their fourth loss of the season. Plymouth’s defense, led by Conor Hazard and Nikola Katić, held strong. Liverpool struggled to create chances, with Hazard making crucial saves. The upset delighted Plymouth fans at Home Park.
The United Arab Emirates has surpassed China as Zimbabwe’s top export partner, investing $1.4 billion since 2022 in various sectors. This move is part of the UAE’s strategy to expand influence in Africa, making it the leading country in pledging foreign direct investment on the continent.
Namibia’s first president, Sam Nujoma, has passed away at 95 in Windhoek. Nujoma led Namibia to independence in 1990 and served as president until 2005. President Mbumba expressed deep sorrow over Nujoma’s death, praising him for his leadership and service to the country. Nujoma retired in 2005 but remained active in the ruling Swapo party until 2007.
Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland at UFC 312, retaining the middleweight title with a clear victory. Du Plessis outstruck Strickland, securing scorecards of 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46. The South African fighter broke Strickland’s nose during the bout. Strickland’s lack of urgency allowed Du Plessis to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the fight.
Afriforum rejects Trump’s offer for white Afrikaners in South Africa to resettle in the US, citing government land confiscation claims.
President Cyril Ramaphosa aims for 3% GDP growth by 2025 through economic and governance reforms. The plan targets electricity shortages, logistics challenges, water constraints, and governance failures. The government plans to invest billions in infrastructure, spending R940 billion over three years on various projects, including R23 billion for water infrastructure.
Friends star David Schwimmer, who is Jewish, has called on X owner Elon Musk to remove Kanye West from the platform. West made offensive comments about Jewish people on social media, including saying “I love Hitler” and “I’m a Nazi.” Schwimmer urged Musk to stop giving West a platform for his hate-filled remarks.
Chairperson Johan Rousseau of the association stated that the soldiers’ bodies are severely decomposed, requiring DNA analysis for identification.
