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Uber opens sign-ups for London ‘robotaxis’ launch
Uber is starting sign-ups for London robotaxi rides with Wayve’s AI vehicles
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Uber is starting sign-ups for London robotaxi rides with Wayve’s AI vehicles

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Sarina Wiegman says her “hurt” England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.

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Iran’s decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

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‘I was in my early 20s and unemployed, and I saw an advert on social media from someone who was recruiting agents to target old age grant and disability grant beneficiaries’

South Africa
The storms brought with it widespread flooding and damages.
South Africa
Gautrain marks 16 years of service: Over 216 million passenger trips and counting
Gautrain today marks 16 years since its official launch on 8 June 2010, reaffirming its position as one of South Africa’s most successful and transformative public infrastructure investments.
Since inception, the rapid rail network has recorded more than 216 million passenger trips, firmly establishing...

South Africa
A Cambridge laboratory has run the first human trial of a vaccine whose active ingredient was designed entirely by artificial intelligence — not tweaked or analyzed by AI, but designed from scratch by it. The result is a single shot that could, in theory, protect against every known coronavirus, including strains that do not yet […]

South Africa
Global voice AI models are built for clean, high-bandwidth audio. Most of Africa’s phone calls are not. A startup emerging from stealth is betting that the gap is a business opportunity. AethexAI, a UK-based voice-infrastructure company founded by a team drawn from Meta, Stanford and Goldman Sachs, has raised a $3 million pre-seed round. The […]

World
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

World
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

World
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

World
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Africa
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.
Business
Business

Business
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
Business

Politics
Mashatile has met with Singapore President Shanmugaratnam to discuss trade investment.

Politics
KZN secretary Zodwa Mtshali’s suspension follows her public statements backing Shinga

Politics
ActionSA says tougher measures on undocumented immigrants are not enough

Politics
The evidence formed part of the investigation into the 2021 Aeroton cocaine seizure

Sport
Steve Clarke is branded “unprofessional” by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.

Sport
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes her first international appearance of the summer as England face Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

Sport
The Blitzboks overcame various challenges to ultimately walk away with two memorable titles in a season to remember.

Sport
Britain’s Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the “Luanda to the Universe” project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment geared towards space engineering, with a highlight to a replica of the James Webb telescope.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.
Education
[This Day] The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are giving the abductions more front-page treatment.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper assessments of schooling conditions before children are allowed into classrooms.

Lifestyle
SASSA is a government entity responsible for administering social assistance grants to eligible individuals in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The popular rugby couple is getting ready for their biggest and happiest adventure so far.

Entertainment
Two weekend winners have been supplemented into the R10m showpiece.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Season 1 of Watts & Wheels motors on with a sub-R500 000 EV price war, a swimming Yangwang and plenty more.
Science/Tech
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Science/Tech
Banking group Absa won’t confirm a launch date, a network partner or whether the MVNO is even still happening.

Science/Tech
The national department seeks a system that will facilitate the collection, reconciliation and reporting of revenue administration in its local operations.

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.

Health
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.