An estimated 41% of Sudan’s population are facing acute hunger and more than 12 million people are displaced.

India is hosting what it calls one of the largest artificial-intelligence gatherings in the developing world.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 17 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.

Mxit was Africa's largest social network, with over 10-million active users by 2012 and attracted large investors, with Naspers acquiring a 30% stake.

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In her book 'Wild Capital', nature writer Neha Sinha takes readers on a journey through the hidden wildernesses of Delhi.

The Indian Super League is back in a leaner, shorter format and with everything to play for from day one.

For a different kind of wide open, drive north along the Atlantic to the West Coast National Park. Here, Langebaan Lagoon glows turquoise against white sand and low, undulating hills. Outside of ...

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