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From puregatory to lifehoarding – how best to describe our strange, anxious times?

These coinages come from Future Words, a book by trend forecasters Rohit Bhargava and Henry Coutinho-Mason that seeks to fill some lexicographical lacunae for describing life in the fretful late 2020s. That sounds about right, if depressing (I was also dispirited to discover the part AI played in creating the book – the authors say they “couldn’t have written Future Words without it” – but it makes sense AI would know what it’s doing to us.)

Palantir AI tech unused or little used by 29 NHS trusts said to be benefiting from it

Exclusive: Gap between NHS claim and trusts’ comments described as ‘very misleading’ by senior health official More than two dozen hospital trusts the NHS claims have benefited from Palantir’s medical data platform are not using all or most of the AI-powered technology, the Guardian can reveal. The 29 hospital trusts that NHS England publicly lists as “realising benefits” from the controversial £330m federated data platform (FDP) have said the system is not live or they are not using any of its applications.

Ryanair considers pay freezes and reducing crew on flights as fuel costs soar

Airline weighs up increasing use of AI as part of cost-cutting measures amid warnings of €2bn rise in annual fuel bill Ryanair is considering cost-cutting measures including pay freezes, reducing crew numbers on flights and increasing the use of AI to offset soaring fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict. Europe’s largest low-cost carrier said it expected European airlines to raise ticket prices by up to 20%, with its own jet fuel costs forecast to rise by about €2bn (£1.6bn) in its next financial year, which ends in March 2028.

Germany news: Berlin hosts digital summit with AI focus

A government-run conference is to look at the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes as the German and UK defense ministers will discuss expanding AI's role in military cooperation.

Customs deploy AI to combat fake news, scams

The Nigeria Customs Service is deploying Artificial Intelligence and digital intelligence tools to combat fake news and online scams that threaten its reputation. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed the move in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the service’s spokesperson, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada.

How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

By Elizabeth Adegbesan For some years, plantain chip has been one of Nigeria’s ultimate snacks which is affordable, accessible, and portable. The cost of a crunch The mathematics of running a small-scale food business in Nigeria today is brutal.

UPSA graduates urged to embrace positive attitudes

Dr Divine Selase Agbeti, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), has urged graduates of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to cultivate positive attitudes and commit to continuous learning to succeed in their professional careers. Dr Agbeti advised on Monday at the University’s 18th graduation ceremony for students of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies in Accra.

Debt, salaries gobble up Sh13trn in approved spending over three years: COB report

Controller of Budget report reveals that only Sh1.47 trillion in spending went towards...

Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after record crypto hack

Binance customers withdrew a net $3.64bn (£2.72bn) of assets from the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as it reopened on Sunday following a record hack last week. The attack on Binance has been attributed to TraderTraitor, a North Korean cybercrime group also known as the Lazarus Group, which stole a then-record $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit in 2025.

Kingmakers deny injunction, press Adeleke on monarch’s appointment

The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling the stool of the Olojo of Ojo. The kingmakers said the reported order was false, noting that it was targeted at delaying the development of the ancient community.

Tilly Akua Nipaa appointed Communications Director of RANA

The Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA) has appointed Ghanaian media personality and public relations professional Matilda Mensah Marfo, popularly known as Tilly Akua Nipaa, as its Communications Director. Tilly holds a degree in Psychology, English and Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana.

LG pushes stronger Nigeria-Korea ties through technology

LG Electronics has reiterated its commitment to strengthening economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and South Korea through technology innovation, as the company showcased its products at the Republic of Korea’s National Day celebration in Abuja. The event, hosted recently by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea under the theme, ‘One Heaven.

PZ Cussons shareholders approve N9.926bn dividend

Shareholders of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, a leading manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, have unanimously approved a final dividend payout of N9.926bn for the 2026 financial year. Annual General Meeting held at the Fraser Suites in Abuja recently.

Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says

Authorities say there is no threat and have advised the public to stay calm and follow official channels for information.

Parents of woman who died of seizure after ChatGPT misguidance sue OpenAI

Bowen Wan was on anti-seizure medication, and chatbot provided her with a tapering schedule to reduce dosage A woman’s death from an epileptic seizure after she received dangerous advice from a chatbot has prompted her parents to sue OpenAI earlier this week. The legal action is the latest lawsuit that in which plaintiffs allege that a bot provided counsel to a user that ultimately led to their death.

How the AI 'cow-gorithm' is helping this dairy couple get the job done

Thanks to artificial intelligence, robotics and what they describe as the "cow-gorithm", dairy farming is proving a lot easier for the Badcocks.

Your street may soon have an EV charger. It could be unusable

Your street may soon have an EV charger. Thousands of EV chargers are coming to power poles on residential streets, but data shared with the ABC suggests drivers may struggle to access them.

National Grid to site biggest substation on Teesside, near planned AI datacentre

New electricity generating capacity would enable north-east to attract investment for major datacentre projects National Grid has taken a step towards building Britain’s biggest electricity substation on Teesside, which could supply power to a vast neighbouring datacentre, as the UK races to expand its AI infrastructure. Last week the company agreed to purchase 73 acres of land at Dorman Point on a site owned by Teesworks, a local private-public partnership.

HoneyWorld advances Tema Port operations with innovative RAM Revolver technology

HoneyWorld has taken a significant step in advancing bulk export operations at the Port of Tema with the successful launch of the RAM Revolver Containerised Bulk Handling (CBH) System, in partnership with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). As part of this effort, the port engaged private-sector operators to explore alternatives to traditional bulk handling, which led to the Honeyworld-GPHA partnership to implement the RAM Revolver CBH System at Tema Port.

Prashant Chaudhary wins Rohini Nayyar Prize

Dehradun technology educator , Prashant Chaudhary began teaching technology to students from his village right after graduating from IIT

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Children to have a say in Cyberabad’s urban planning

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with UNICEF, plans to consult children across its 76 wards to understand their needs, concerns and aspirations and involve them in shaping safer, more inclusive and child-friendly neighbourhoods

Mahadev betting app kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman to India

The development comes months after Chandrakar, who hails from Chhattisgarh’s Durg, was traced to Oman.

FG launches USSD service to help Nigerians access loans without internet [How to apply]

FG launches USSD service to help Nigerians access loans without internet Why FG introduced SPARK The product was unveiled at CREDICORP’s ‘CREDICORP for All’ showcase in Aba, Abia State, where the corporation highlighted affordable credit opportunities for more than 1,000 residents.