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Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes
In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party “with a plan to get our economy back on track”.
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In a conference speech, the Tory leader will say the Conservatives are the only party “with a plan to get our economy back on track”.
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The PM says there are no plans to open up more visa routes ahead of a visit to India to tout a trade deal.
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Accusations that a China spying case collapsed because the government refused to declare Beijing a “threat” lead Wednesday papers.
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With close to 32,000 dog attacks recorded in England and Wales last year, is there a better solution?
South Africa
The power utility has attributed the protest to a payment disagreement with some of its contractors
South Africa
This project will be the first of its kind to improve water supply for informal settlements
South Africa
POPCRU has convened its Central Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg.
South Africa
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World
Israelis are paying heavy costs for the longest war in their history: a mental health crisis, trauma, unprecedented division during wartime, animosity abroad and apathy for Palestinian suffering.
World
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump’s attorney general go on the attack.
World
“The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
World
It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israeli leaders promised a punishing offensive. Here are some numbers showing the war’s toll.
Africa
Police say they are investigating a day after family say the diplomat was abducted from his home.
Africa
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.
Africa
Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.
Africa
Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption
Business
The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.
Business
Tesla unveils lower-cost models of two of its cars in an effort to boost falling sales.
Business
Business
The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.
Politics
Mkhwanazi called on MPs to be circumspect with sensitive information.
Politics
Mkhwanazi has repeated that IDAC, headed by Advocate Anthea Johnson, has a rouge element inside it.
Politics
The JSC interviews to fill the positions in the court are expected to take place over two days.
Politics
The President appointed Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi as chairperson of the NDPP panel.
Sport
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is fined $250,000 (£186,000) for making an obscene gesture towards fans on Sunday.
Sport
The Chargers wide receiver is the fastest man to 1,000 NFL receptions. Will he end up in the hall of fame?
Sport
Former Moroka Swallows star Andries ‘Chaka-Chaka’ Mpondo says Mbekezeli Mbokazi is not being ‘used correctly’ by Pirates.
Sport
Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo want to leave Manchester United, Axel Disasi remains frozen out at Chelsea, Leeds want a winger, plus more.
Education
While this may be a good time to take advantage of the public’s attention, it’s also a time when teachers increasingly fear repercussions for offending students.
Education
March through London and gatherings in Glasgow and Edinburgh proceed despite prime minister’s pleas
Pro-Palestine protesters in the UK have held demonstrations on the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks in Israel, despite pleas by Keir Starmer to cancel the “un-British” rallies.
The prime minister said the events showed “little respect for others” while Bridget Phillipson, the...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Universities in Ghana have been urged to take a leading role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), described by experts as a growing threat to access, participation, and completion in higher education.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 500 students under its MTN Bright Scholarship Scheme. This year’s recipients, drawn from 45 public tertiary institutions nationwide, include 300 students and 200 teachers pursuing further studies.
Lifestyle
Changed their mind? Travis Scott’s South African fans are reselling their tickets in droves just days away from his Joburg concert.
Lifestyle
A historic Cape Dutch estate in the Zwaanswyk suburb in Cape Town has been sold for a record-breaking R59.8 million.
Lifestyle
Eben Etzebeth almost chose the WWE over the Springboks, thanks to his fierce and intimidating persona, he revealed in his memoir, ‘Unlocked’.
Lifestyle
Cape Town’s compost initiative is helping residents turn kitchen scraps into garden gold, and two more suburbs are next in line.
Entertainment
Reality personality and controversial businesswoman Mel Viljoen may have overestimated her clout in this self-indulgent podcast.
Entertainment
Mchunu made headlines earlier this month following his homophobic slurs.
Entertainment
Moja Love confirmed that Khumalo will remain the host of Sizok’thola after being named ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate.
Entertainment
The concerts are scheduled for 8 November in Durban and 29 November in Johannesburg.
Science/Tech
Save big on Sonos’ stout little smart speaker that ranks among the best we’ve tested.
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli shares a report from NERDS.xyz: Micro Center and iFixit have announced a partnership that combines the DIY repair giant’s guides, parts, and toolkits with Micro Center’s nationwide chain of computer and electronics stores. Customers browsing iFixit online can now find local Micro Center locations through a built-in locator and even stop in for a free consultation with a certified...
Science/Tech
Winter is coming—this is the perfect time to stock up on space heaters, electric blankets, flannel sheets, and all the things you need to stay cozy.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Sora 2, Open AI’s new AI video generator, puts a visual watermark on every video it generates. But the little cartoon-eyed cloud logo meant to help people distinguish between reality and AI-generated bullshit is easy to remove and there are half a dozen websites that will help anyone do it in a few minutes. A simple search for “sora watermark”...
Motoring
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Health
Children under 12 need different versions of Covid vaccines, but many pharmacies and pediatricians’ offices aren’t stocking them.
Health
Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven. But hundreds of Americans accidentally overdose on the drug each year, suffering liver damage that can require a transplant or even be fatal.
Health
The practice surged in the 1980s and 1990s, before medical groups began warning it was harmful.
Health
Students share their experiences with freshers’ flu – and what they’ve done to get better.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.