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Published on Aug 15, 2026

Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2026 longlist

Now in its 15th year, Computer Weekly’s list of the most influential women in UK technology has been running since 2012, launched to prevent the discussion around the lack of women in the technology sector from being swept under the rug. When it was …

Source: TechTarget - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Medicine and Disease Control in British Somaliland, 1884–1960

From Port Sanitation to Public Health: Medicine and Disease Control in British Somaliland, 1884–1960 The development of public health in the British Somaliland Protectorate (1884–1960) moved from limited port sanitation to an organized network of hospitals …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on Aug 15, 2026

UK Aid Cuts Threaten Sierra Leone’s Hard-Won Health Gains

Britain is set to sharply reduce its bilateral development assistance to Sierra Leone as part of a wider restructuring of the UK’s foreign aid budget, raising concerns about the potential impact on Sierra Leone’s health sector and other essential public …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Aug 15, 2026

UK government unlocks further connected vehicle development funding

An autonomous excavator, the expansion of a self-driving bus trial and autonomous vehicles for airports, highways and city streets are among nine new projects to have received funding from the UK government’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) …

Source: TechTarget - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

The Battle Over North Sea Oil Is Heating Up Under Britain’s New PM

With a new Prime Minister in office, it is uncertain whether the United Kingdom will continue accelerating its green transition or backtrack on climate pledges to support fossil fuel development. Many have speculated that the new Labour Party PM Andy …

Source: Oil Price - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians

The United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme, offering Nigerian professionals and university academics an opportunity to undertake fully funded fellowships in the UK. Applications for the programme opened …

Source: Vanguard - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Human capital investment seen as path to sustainable growth

ARUSHA: THE Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership Centre (PPP Centre), David Kafulila, has explained that the greatest investment any nation can make is in the quality of its human capital, stressing the importance of investing in people as …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Books to Bits: How AI’s Hunger for Print Fuels a Secondhand Surge and Tests Copyright Limits

Independent booksellers have witnessed something odd lately. Bulk orders arrive without warning. Titles that sat untouched for years suddenly vanish in huge lots. The buyers? Often anonymous firms routing shipments to distant warehouses. One Canadian …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Aug 15, 2026

India’s 80th Independence Day marked in Accra with call for inclusive development

By Seli Baisie The High Commission of India in Ghana has marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a celebration in Accra, bringing together more than 800 members of the Indian diaspora and Ghanaian friends. The event, held at India House, featured the …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Op-ed | UN-Habitat Report: Global Housing Crisis Leaves 3.4 Billion in Poor Shelter

One of the most fascinating reads right now is not Theo of Golden or London Falling or The Calamity Club. It’s a 322-page report by United Nations-Habitat called The Global Housing Crisis: Pathways to Action, which dives deep into the real-life problems of …

Source: Davis Vanguard - California - Left-wing
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Major housing development planned at former 3M factory in Gorseinon

The former 3M factory, near Gorseinon, in 2021 (Image: Google Maps) Hundreds of homes have been proposed at a large factory in Swansea which was put up for sale four years ago. The 3M site between Gorseinon and Penllergaer provided jobs for decades and …

Source: SwanseaOnline - Pending
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Children’s Rights, Care, and the Social Construction of Gender

Riane Eisler, an Austrian-born American systems scientist, futurist, attorney, and human rights advocate, is renowned for her influential work on cultural transformation and gender equity. Best known for “The Chalice and the Blade,” she introduced the …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Chief Minister Sengeh Explains Constitutional Reforms to UN, Diplomatic Corps

Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has engaged the United Nations Resident Coordinator and members of the diplomatic corps on Sierra Leone’s ongoing constitutional reform process, sustainable national development and the need to strengthen democratic …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Aug 15, 2026

‘This is my purpose now’: The Syrian academic who left Scotland to rebuild

Her small hands grip the pages as she works through each sentence. Her bedroom, freshly painted pink, is a battlefield of toys, clothes and blankets. Every Saturday, before her gymnastics class, they sit together and practise reading. Seven months ago, Al …

Source: The National - Pending
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Cystic Fibrosis charity is set to relaunch in October

After watching his daughter Courtney battle through ill health during her teenage years, Mike Read set up Cystic Fibrosis Guernsey – alongside another father whose daughter was a sufferer – to help raise awareness and funds to help islanders with the …

Source: Guernsey Press and Star - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2026

British farmers finally set for extra funding to tackle UK's horror droughts

Andy Burnham has announced new support for farmers hit by drought (Image: Getty) Crops and livestock have struggled in the heatwaves which the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural affairs say are some of the worst conditions in decades. The …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Lively discussion at Socialist Equality Party (UK) public meetings on the collapse of Your Party

The Socialist Equality Party (UK) has concluded a series of public meetings, “Your Party’s collapse—Time to build the Socialist Equality Party”. A lively discussion followed the opening report at each meeting. The report was delivered by SEP National …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Ambassador Suzuki: I will spare no effort to nurture Japan-UK relationship

Saturday 15 August 2026 5:01 am | Updated: Friday 14 August 2026 4:20 pm On the anniversary of VJ Day, Japanese ambassador to the UK Hiroshi Suzuki says he is committed to working closely with the UK and Prime Minister Burnham Eighty-one years have …

Source: City A.M. - Center-right
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Why Elon Musk Should be Boycotted – As Seen From South Africa

What should be done about the world’s richest man, and all that he represents? Here in South Africa, it is tempting to contrast Elon Musk to our other most famous recent personality, Nelson Mandela, a symbol of freedom, justice and political equality for …

Source: Znetwork - Pending

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 10:17 GMT

Scrums.com Partners with Vercel to Bring AI-Native Infrastructure to Its Software Engineering Orchestration Platform

Scrums.com brings Vercel’s AI-native deployment infrastructure together with engineering talent, AI agents, and delivery operations on one platform. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scrums.com, the Software …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

South Africa and UN-Habitat to strengthen partnership with new country office

Pretoria and Nairobi, 13 August 2026 — South Africa and UN-Habitat will launch a new country office in the City of Tshwane, Gauteng, on 14 August. Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach will join South African Minister of Human Settlements …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Former Federal Chief Judge Gerald Rosen Hails Preeminent Journalist Bankole Thompson’s New Book on America at 250

Nationally Respected Jurist and Architect of Detroit’s Historic “Grand Bargain” Calls New Book a “Must Read” as Nation Confronts Meaning of Its Next 250 Years DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gerald E. Rosen, the …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Growth Markets Fund II closes at USD 3 billion

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has successfully closed its Growth Markets Fund II at USD ~3 billion, tripling the size of the first vintage. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has finalised …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Over 950 Registrations from 27 Countries as TTC2026 Brings Global Community Together to Rethink the Future of Transport

LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transformative Transport Conference 2026 (TTC2026) brought together an international community of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry professionals, and emerging …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 06:58 GMT

Road Maintenance Market on Track to Reach $326.77 Billion by 2035 as Infrastructure Investment Hits Record Levels

North America's road maintenance market is valued at roughly USD 42.2 billion in 2025, sustained by the IIJA's multi-year highway funding. OR, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global road maintenance market is riding a …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 13, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Parsons Awarded $70M to Advance Air Base Air Defense Capabilities Across Europe and Africa

Key Takeaways: Parsons was awarded a $70 million task order under the U.S. Air Force's Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) contract to provide integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and operational transition support for U.S. Air Forces in the Europe- …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 05:52 GMT

Chinese Consul General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang Publishes a Signed Article Titled“One Shared Future: Jointly Promote ...

On August 7, 2026, Chinese Consul General in Cape Town Ren Faqiang published an article titled "One Shared Future: Jointly Promote Women’s All-Round Development" on Independent Media official website. The full article reads as follows: In August …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

ICN calls for urgent action in DRC to prioritize protection of nurses responding to Ebola outbreak

ICN has written to DRC Health Minister demanding immediate action to pay and protect nurses and health workers responding Ebola outbreak. GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “You cannot fight …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius Requests Independent Review of Medication Administration in Mauritius Prisons

Organization seeks verification of whether prescribed medication is consistently administered and documented following concerns raised by detainees LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Todd J. Stein’s Film The Final Fight Official Trailer Tops 11,000 Views in Its First Week

Writer-director Todd J. Stein's deeply personal film about a son's fight to save his father now heads to the film festival circuit. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW YORK — The Final Fight, a new …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Rancho Cucamonga Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Termination

Huprich Law Firm represents a California employee alleging retaliation after raising compliance and legal concerns at a property management company. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Joseph J. …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Women Remain Underrepresented in Automotive Trades, but Automotive Recycling Data Cannot Show the Full Picture

Federal data shows women remain a minority in automotive repair, while fragmented classifications make automotive recycling participation harder to measure. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automotive recycling …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

childbestinterest.eu Launches to Challenge the Adult Bias Shaping Decisions About Children

Over 14% of children globally face mental health challenges. A new European platform says the system is failing them - and names why. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every day, adults make decisions about children. …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 15, 2026 - 03:30 GMT

Civic Advocates Highlight Unity and Inclusivity on India’s Independence Day

ITARSI, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of shifting social landscapes, husband-and-wife community advocates Dr. Michael M. Thomas and Dr. Praisey Thomas (née Yesudas) are calling for a renewed national commitment to …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 23:21 GMT

Dallas company expands educational program serving Texas prisons

Under the leadership of Perry Holloway, Understand People is teaching the art of public speaking to Texas inmates DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just outside Dallas, there's something interesting going on in …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Davis Street Welcomes More Than 1,200 Attendees at Annual Community Outreach & Resource Fair

SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Street Community Center brought the community together on Saturday, August 8, for its annual Community Outreach & Resource Fair, welcoming more than 1,200 attendees …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Hebei Medical University Researchers Review Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Management

Identification of prolonged disorders of consciousness by measuring electrical signals from neuronal networks BEIJING, FENGTAI, CHINA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The accurate detection of pDOC is challenging in patients with severe …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

FLEOA Applauds U.S. Marshals Service and Law Enforcement Partners Following Recovery of 48 Missing Children

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) applauds the U.S. Marshals Service and its federal, state, and local law enforcement partners following the successful …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

Energy Conference Network Brings Canada's Climate Resilience and Energy Justice Conversations to Winnipeg and Ottawa

Two events, one goal: equipping Canadian communities, utilities, and policymakers with practical strategies as climate and energy pressures intensify. EDMONTON, AB, CANADA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference Network is …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

TEDxBeverlyGrove Debuts Speaker-Series Store with Syd Stewart's 'They Are Not Broken. The System Is.'

New online store extends ideas from the 2026 speaker stage into apparel supporting TEDxBeverlyGrove event and operating costs WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEDxBeverlyGrove has launched an online store …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Karman Calls for a United, Sovereign and Democratic Yemen

The statement outlines a vision for a united, sovereign and democratic Yemen built on justice, accountability and women's meaningful participation. CANADA, CANADA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 13 August, Nobel Peace laureate …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Visits St. Genevieve as Students Advocate for Education Freedom Tax Credit, EFTC

Leadership and Advocacy students brief the congresswoman on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and their campaign urging California to opt in. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29 …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 04:20 GMT

DigiCreate Empower Launches the Digital Hive Toolbox: Accelerating Digital Skills in the Cultural & Creative Industries

BERLIN, GERMANY, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DigiCreate Empower project - https://digicreate-empower.eu/ funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme (101193474 — DigiCreate — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-VIRT-EXCH), has …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 22:01 GMT

2026 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL LINEUP TO FEATURE MS. LAURYN HILL & WYCLEF JEAN, LENNY KRAVITZ, JOHN LEGEND, AND MORE

HOSTED BY HUGH JACKMAN, FEATURING RACHEL BROSNAHAN AND GAYLE KING, TAKING PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 IN CENTRAL PARK JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:55 GMT

Intunity Celebrates Opening of First Custom-Built Home for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Innovative 1,700-square-foot home brings accessible, technology-enabled housing to Memphis and marks a milestone for local nonprofit MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intunity, a Memphis-based nonprofit dedicated …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Inclusive Capital Collective Announces Advancement of Trauma-Informed Finance™ at Obama Presidential Center

Selected for the 2026 Pay It Forward Summit, Najaah Yasmine Daniels will present Trauma-Informed Finance™ ahead of the Sept 1 release of the newest Black Paper. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inclusive …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Lancement du Fonds Yanik Guillemette pour la liberté d’entreprendre

Une initiative privée offrant un soutien financier aux entrepreneurs confrontés à des abus administratifs, réglementaires ou judiciaires au Canada. QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yanik Guillemette annonce aujourd’ …

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