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Week in Pictures: From Israeli attacks in Lebanon to protests in Sri Lanka
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2025, 12:56

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A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

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A weakened Ukrainian president can now easily be turned into a scapegoat for defeat.

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Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather’s Stav Danaos can fill you in.
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South Africa
Firefighters have been struggling to put out veld fires since they started during the week.
South Africa
Residents of Mushiru village in Vhembe, Limpopo, had no running water for three months due to leaks in the central water pipe system.
South Africa
Johannesburg motorists can expect major road closures on Sunday as the G20 Summit enters its final day and global leaders begin leaving the country.

South Africa
Two Operation Dudula members were arrested following violent clashes with police on Saturday.

World
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.

World
Mumbai is home to one of the world’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings, but many are unprotected.

World
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

World
While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.

Africa
The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

Africa
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Africa
The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

Africa
DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.
Business
Business
Business

Business
While South Africa has seen strong returns over the last year, international investors appear more focused on other emerging markets.
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a resilient world can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth, strengthening global partnerships, and reforming international institutions, highlighting the need for global preparedness.

Politics
Magwenya says SA is confident it will find common ground with the US through G20 Troika
Politics
The G20, under South Africa’s presidency, has reached a consensus on adopting a summit declaration, though the details remain under wraps until it is published.
Politics
Several nations have raised $11.34 billion for the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, with $36 million coming from the South African government and business community.

Sport
Cardiff Devils’ longest serving player Mark Richardson will break a remarkable record in British hockey on Sunday evening by making the most appearance in the Elite League.

Sport
After autumn series defeats to New Zealand and South Africa, Ireland have again struggled to beat the very best this November.

Sport
Rassie Erasmus stands firmly at the summit as the best coach in world rugby. But what exactly makes him the best?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo has named his ultimate South African player’s top 5, which includes serious Bafana Bafana legends.
Education
Students and alumni set aside rivalries at the 141st Harvard-Yale football game on Saturday to summon support against attacks on higher education under the Trump administration.
Education
Each dollar you donate through my holiday guide will generate $4 to nonprofits that are making our world a better place.
Education
Readers respond to a guest essay proposing a shortened three-year course of study for aspiring doctors.
Education
The storied stadium is at the center of a battle between Pasadena and U.C.L.A. that’s about money, nostalgia, geography and so much more.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

Lifestyle
Is this proof that 24-year-old Dutch influencer Rachel John and Springboks captain Siya Kolisi are a couple?
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
The best espresso makers can turn your kitchen into a café, and help you hone the art of the perfect shot.

Science/Tech
OpenAI adjusted ChatGPT’s settings, which left some users spiraling, according to our reporting. Kashmir Hill, who reports on technology and privacy, describes what the company has done about the users’ troubling reports.
Science/Tech
In tweaking its chatbot to appeal to more people, OpenAI made it riskier for some of them. Now the company has made its chatbot safer. Will that undermine its quest for growth?

Science/Tech
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.

Motoring
Verstappen’s win reduced the Norris’ lead in the standings to 42 points as Oscar Piastri finished fourth.

Motoring
More power, auto box and other upgrades make pocket rocket proper rally car for the road.
Motoring

Motoring
“I felt like the first few sectors were good, but it’s so slippery out there.“

Health
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
Health
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Health
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.
Health
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
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.