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January 20, 2026 11:02 PM

At least four dead as floods sweep across Tunisia

At least four people were killed on Tuesday as floods swept across Tunisia amid the worst torrential rain for over 70 years in some regions, and there were fears the death toll could rise, authorities said. The cloudbursts inundated streets, submerg...

January 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy, the finance ministry has said. Botswana's economy was ...

January 20, 2026 11:11 PM

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison". Starmer said the government...

January 20, 2026 5:24 PM

Global PC shipments rise 9.3% in Oct–Dec: Gartner

Global personal computer shipments rose 9.3 per cent year-on-year in the October–December quarter of 2025, driven by strong consumer demand and an upgrade cycle linked to Windows 11, according to preliminary data released by Gartner on Tuesday. Wo...

January 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days. The city, on China's east coa...

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