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Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, assaulted a woman after a night of drinking in Cheltenham.
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James Holder, 54, assaulted a woman after a night of drinking in Cheltenham.

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Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.

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Chinese pick-up sparks curiosity, but mass adoption unlikely

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Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of attacking Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.

South Africa
Recovered proceeds from the NPA’s asset forfeiture operations are directed to benefit the state

South Africa
COSATU’s Monyaki Lesiba says that some employers do not observe the labour laws.

South Africa
Congress of South African Trade Unions’ Matthew Parks says that most workers are highly indebted

South Africa
They are also lamenting poor living conditions and unfair treatment.

World
A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

World
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

World
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

World
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for “destroy.” But fewer realize its origins — or that it’s come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.

Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections
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Business
The expansion of South Africa’s Gautrain network is moving ahead, but the use of the Expropriation Act to acquire land along the proposed routes.
Business

Politics
Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Politics
Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Politics
Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Politics
Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Sport
Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle’s owners remain “ambitious” for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF’s decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.

Sport
Kent take the unusual step of disabling the comment functions on their social media accounts as part of a “duty of care” to the county’s players.

Sport
Snooker is booming at the elite level, but how is that translating to previously struggling grassroots clubs across the UK?

Sport
Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As the Liberian corporate sector adapts to an increasingly competitive and data-driven environment, Gonet Academy is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of workforce transformation, equipping professionals with the skills needed to drive performance, innovation, and strategic growth.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] A Liberian health professional, Dr. Philip Davis, has challenged graduates of Liberia Dujar University College to embrace resilience as they prepare to navigate the realities of the country’s demanding healthcare system.
Education
Pablo and The Harvard Crimson’s Dhruv Patel continue their investigation.
Education
Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Lifestyle
Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The Western Cape High Court has dealt a blow to the City of Cape Town, ruling that controversial property-value-based tariffs are unlawful.

Entertainment
The NICD and NHLS were ordered by the High Court to release personal and medical information related to the Tiger Brands listeriosis outbreak.

Entertainment
“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said.

Entertainment
Stellenberg face another top school amid their form season, having won eight out of nine fixtures so far.

Entertainment
More users are swiping left on dating apps as finding love has started to feel more like admin and less like romance. Here’s why.

Science/Tech
All-metal carry-ons give you the turn-left-on-a-plane look, but are they really worth the cost of a vacation?

Science/Tech
This all-in-one indoor-outdoor projector from Anker is compact, affordable, and water-resistant—but not cinema quality.

Science/Tech
Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.
Science/Tech
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

Motoring
For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

Motoring
The rise in affordable new cars in South Africa is putting pressure on the pre-owned market.

Motoring
Volkswagen is open to sharing its factories with Chinese automakers as the company fights to whittle down production costs and reduce complexity.

Motoring
The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.
Health
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Health
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Health
Dr. Means’s nomination had stalled in part over her views on vaccines. The president said he was instead nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Health
Dr. Sara Brenner is a physician, an F.D.A. official and a “MAHA mom” who has said people should not reflexively believe in the benefits of vaccines.