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Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat
Hala Rharrit calls for accountability for US officials who ensured the flow of arms to Israel despite abuses in Gaza.
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Hala Rharrit calls for accountability for US officials who ensured the flow of arms to Israel despite abuses in Gaza.
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The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world.
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Photographers describe the photo as ‘serious’, ‘ominous’ and a ‘message picture’.
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Asif William Rahman has pled guilty to transmitting classified national defence information, US Justice Department says.
South Africa
Even though the State had completed its bail investigations for two men accused of attempted murder of a South African Revenue Services prosecutor, it didn’t reveal what it had uncovered despite the defence pressing for answers ahead of the men’s bail application.
South Africa
The South African Medical Association Trade Union led the march.
South Africa
Gauteng parents frustrated with Education department
South Africa
The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, says inmates achieved a 96.2% matric
World
The rocket’s upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.
World
Part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas involves the return of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for more than a year. Their families are relieved, but the hostages have a long road to recovery once they’re back home.
World
The US Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law that would have required the popular short-video app to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or banned in the United States on 19 January.
World
The new law will land in the incoming president’s lap – but it’s also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Africa
Sierra Leone’s envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but is not under arrest.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Africa
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
Africa
At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
Business
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
Business
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Business
Business
Politics
Mthanti has given personal and professional commitments as the reason for his resignation.
Politics
The MK Party has been rocked by yet another senior leader’s resignation, which comes at a time when the party is believed to be fighting internally.
Politics
The Trump administration may revise its stance on SA, given it rebukes US allies and embraces its rivals
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Politics
This week,246 illegal miners were brought to the resurface and 78 bodies were retrieved.
Sport
Watch the goals as Hearts overcome Brechin City in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
Sport
Manchester United hopeful of singing Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal interested in Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan, Chelsea targeting Alejandro Garnacho for a January move, plus more.
Sport
Stephen Bunting secures his maiden World Series title with an 8-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the final of the Bahrain Masters.
Sport
Britain’s Leon Edwards will fight Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC London on 22 March.
Education
The National Student Clearinghouse, which produced the report, reversed its conclusions after identifying methodological errors in its research.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A state-of-the art small modular reactor (SMR) has been launched at the University of Nuclear and Allied Sciences to boost Ghana’s energy production.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Schools have been urged to implement infection prevention control protocols for classrooms, bathrooms, common areas even as Mpox cases rise to 33 in Kenya.
Education
[GroundUp] They want learners transferred from the old Solomon Mahlangu primary school which is in a terrible condition
Lifestyle
A viral TikTok video has revealed that SA is one of three countries with the longest school year. Here’s the list.
Lifestyle
Several supercars, from an R8 million Lamborghini Urus to an R3 million Bentley Continental, recently brought Durban to a standstill. Take a look..
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned Yin Kecheng and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. for their roles in a recent Treasury breach and espionage operations targeting U.S. telecommunications. BleepingComputer reports: “Yin Kecheng has been a cyber actor for over a decade and is affiliated with the People’s Republic of China Ministry of State Security (MSS),” reads the...
Science/Tech
A doorbell camera captured the moment a meteorite hit the front porch of a home in Canada
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Science/Tech
Doorbell camera captures footage of space rock hitting house entranceway, producing cloud of smoke and crackle
A doorbell camera on a Canadian home has captured rare video and sound of a meteorite striking Earth as it crashed into a couple’s walkway.
When Laura Kelly and her partner returned home after an evening walk, they were surprised to find their walkway littered with dust and strange...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A Russian organization linked to the Kremlin’s covert influence campaigns posted more than 8,000 political advertisements on Facebook despite European and American restrictions barring companies from doing business with the organization, according to three organizations that track disinformation online. The Russian group, the Social...
Motoring
Toyota pair vows to go back to Saudi Arabia stronger next year after losing out to Al Rajhi.
Motoring
Chinese brand’s new entry-level SUV below the X55 Plus will have the option of front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive, plus petrol and hybrid powertrains.
Motoring
Line-up of SUVs and bakkies will be headlined by the diesel-engine Tank 300 and the facelift P Series that will be renamed P300.
Motoring
Fellow Toyota driver Al Rajhi conquers the Saudi Arabian dunes to all but guarantee victory.
Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.
Health
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
Health
The policy was brought in two years ago in England to try to encourage healthier food choices.
Health
Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.
Nature
Cape Town residents say that there has been an increase in religious ceremonies in Table Mountain National Park, which is damaging to the environment and poses fire risks.
Nature
Event planner Frank Thoya lost his income and started selling shark meat to survive. But then he decided to target malnutrition in kids instead – and orders are streaming in for his tasty, nutrient-packed biscuits.
Nature
To keep mosquitoes at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents actually work?
Nature
Despite facing eight years in prison at 26 for anti-apartheid smuggling, Rob Martin Adam’s unwavering dedication to social justice, coupled with his leadership in the scientific community, serves as an inspiring example to the younger generation.