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Google to launch fact-check academy, add five new languages to news initiative training

The new languages include Punjabi, Assamese, Gujarati, Odia, and Malayalam

The Hindu

Justice Maya's support for African languages in South Africa's courts is a positive sign

The only nominee for the position of South Africa’s Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Mandisa Maya, has once again put the spotlight on indigenous languages and the justice system. She is the Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeal.

The Conversation

Indigenous languages being taught to 10,000 West Australian school kids

Students in WA's public schools are being taught Indigenous languages at record rates, with 10,000 kids now taking part.

ABC News

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Unlocking the brain

An unassuming personality, Israeli Eran Katz is both a best-selling author and an authority on memory and brain power. His books have been translated into 18 languages, including Thai and his bestsellers include Secrets Of The Super Memory and Five Gifts For The Mind.

Bangkok Post

New Edinburgh Invisible City tour to raise money for Ukrainian refugees

The tour - The Languages of Scotland - will take customers on a whirlwind journey around Edinburgh whilst introducing them to the languages of Scots, Gaelic and English.

Edinburgh Live

Emma Talbot: The Age/L’Età at the Whitechapel Gallery review – a true visionary

The prize-winning artist’s new show is utterly contemporary, preoccupied with the here and now, yet clearly informed by ancient languages

Evening Standard

Antonio Colak set for Rangers transfer step on nomadic journey as striker confesses he wants to 'stay somewhere'

The striker has played all over Europe but has stated he is looking to settle at a club.

Daily Record

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The Many Faces of the Hokkien-language Internet

Online content distinctly aimed at promoting Taiwanese Hokkien within Taiwan abounds, but there is also a wide range of content created by communities interested in Hokkien, spoken in different varieties from East Asia, Southeast Asia, to North America.

The News Lens

Hundreds from across the globe now calling Philly home celebrate World Refugee Day at the zoo

PHILADELPHIA — The trail between the zebra and giraffe enclosures at the Philadelphia Zoo was filled with chatter in different languages — including Ukrainian, Burmese, Swahili, and Pashto. About 300 people from all over the world and of various ages had come together Sunday at America’s first zoo to celebrate…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A federal law requires translated voting ballots, but not in Arabic or Haitian Creole

The Voting Rights Act requires some states and local areas to offer election materials in more than just English. But the support for voters is limited to Spanish, Asian and Native American languages.

WEKU

Kinyafranglais: how Rwanda became a melting pot of official languages

Today, Rwanda is a melting pot of official languages. Although more than 99% of Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda – a Bantu language and the country’s mother-tongue – Rwanda has three other official languages: French, English and Swahili.

The Conversation

Name forefathers: "dada" to Darth Vader

A universal papa stands the test of time

Salon

'Rings of Power' expands Tolkien’s world by “honoring his work” in one vital way

One person behind the scenes of 'Rings of Power' has been there and back again. Meet Leith McPherson, the dialect coach expanding Tolkien's verbal universe.

Inverse

Hayden Christensen just revealed a 20-year-old secret about 'Attack of the Clones'

Hayden Christensen is the man responsible for one memorable moment.

Inverse

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200,000 years ago, ancient humans developed language — what did they say?

How did people use language during the Stone Age? Early modern humans probably talked about many of the same things we talk about.

Benzinga

Zedge Shares Plunge Post Q3 Performance: Read Why Management Is Cautiously Optimistic

Zedge Inc (NYSE:ZDGE) reported third-quarter revenue growth of 18.6% year-over-year to $6.2 million, above the consensus of $5.4 million. Subscription revenue increased 1.2% Y/Y, and active subscriptions decreased 5.3% Y/Y to 713K. EPS was $0.05, missing the consensus of $0.07. The operating income declined 32.2% Y/Y to $1.3 million, and the margin…

The Conversation

From 'dada' to Darth Vader – why the way we name fathers reminds us we spring from the same well

Movie legend has it that the identity of Luke Skywalker’s father was always hiding in plain sight – well, at least through a subtle naming clue. “Darth Vader” does, after all, have a distinct paternal ring to it linguistically. Indeed, had the big reveal been “I am your fader” it…

Reason

The Ukraine v. Ukraine, Kiev v. Kyiv, Turkey v. Türkiye, Moscow v. Moskva

English names for foreign places have long differed, in many situations, from the local names. (And that's likely true of most languages.)

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Only 0.34% of year 12s study Indonesian. Here are 3 steps we can take towards knowing our neighbour better

Visiting Jakarta this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia and Indonesia are linked not just by geography, but by choice.

The Conversation

Senzo Meyiwa trial casts spotlight on language use in South African courts

The murder of football player Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 and its protracted and controversial police investigation involving high profile figures in the South African music industry continues to make headlines in South Africa. Five men are on trial for allegedly murdering the national team captain and goalkeeper.

ABC News

Sydney Film Festival opens with First Nations film We Are Still Here

The Sydney Film Festival opens tonight with the First Nations film We Are Still Here — an anthology of storylines from 10 directors and 11 screenwriters in six languages.

Daily Mirror

Ryanair accused of racial discrimination for testing passengers to prove passports are real

Passengers claim they were refused access to Irish budget airline Ryanair after it handed out questionnaires in Afrikaans, one of 11 official languages spoken in South Africa

Android Central

Top 10 Gboard tips and tricks

Gboard has some awesome features buried inside it. If you want to sharpen your typing skills and do more with Gboard, these are the top 10 tips and tricks that you need to know.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Officially Changes Name at UN to 'Turkiye'

Turkey has told the United Nations that, at the behest of its president, it wishes from now on to be called "Turkiye" in all languages, the UN announced Thursday. "The change is immediate," Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief's spokesperson, told AFP by email. He noted that Ankara's official letter requesting…

The Hindu

No language is less than Hindi, English: Union Education Minister

All are national languages, says Dharmendra Pradhan

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