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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble
Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.
TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2025, 20:52

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Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.

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Hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck and centre Ollie Lawrence are ruled out of England’s Test against Argentina on Sunday.

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The US president had previously suggested his military could strike land-based cartel targets in Mexico.

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Brazil hopes to raise trade restrictions to protect an endangered tree. But musicians fear for their instruments.

South Africa
A redacted version of the report was released by Premier Alan Winde last week.

South Africa
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock […]
South Africa
President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. […]

South Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent. The collaboration marks MTN’s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing,...

World
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on “strong suspicion of murder”.

World
There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.

World
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.

World
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

Africa
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Africa
The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump’s administration.

Africa
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

Business
South Africa’s official unemployment rate of 31.9% is five times higher than the average of the other G20 countries.
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Politics
De Haas is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Ramaphosa will not leave his office before the end of his five-year tenure.

Politics
The G20 Social Summit opened at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Centre in Boksburg, East Rand.

Politics
Mary de Haas has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Monday.

Sport
Patrick Kelly says he is “delighted” to have made his Northern Ireland debut against Luxembourg, but is “itching” for more caps.
Sport
Orlando Pirates are gearing up for January, and Andre de Jong is reportedly back on their wishlist to strengthen the frontline.

Sport
Great Britain’s Fabio Wardley was named WBO heavyweight champion on Monday after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt

Sport
Wales will be without Josh Adams against New Zealand and South Africa after the wing was given a two-game ban for a red card.
Education
Responsibilities for K-12 and college programs, among others, will be moved to other federal agencies.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Jays International School emerged as winners at the second edition of the C4K Coding Competition, held on Wednesday during the National Digital Education Conference 2025. This marks the second time in a row the school has won the competition.
Education
[AIM] Maputo — The Mozambican Minister of Economy, Basílio Muhate, believes that advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analysis, are crucial instruments for companies interested in monitoring the quality of their products and services in real time.
Education
[U.S. Embassy Algiers] The TESOL DZAIR Association is proud to announce its upcoming 3rd International Conference, themed “AI in the Classroom: Transforming Teaching and Learning.”

Lifestyle
Anni Dewani’s family have yet to move on from her death 15 years ago after repeatedly begging her husband Shrien Dewani for answers…
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Science/Tech
From runaway robots to “sonic bombs,” we reviewed offbeat alarm clocks designed to awaken even the heaviest sleepers.
Science/Tech
Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp did not illegally stifle competition in social networking, a judge found, a major win for the tech giant.
Science/Tech
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Meta did not illegally stifle competition when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. The decision marks Big Tech’s first major victory against antitrust enforcement that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission had sought to force Meta to sell or restructure the platforms to restore competition among social media...
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A majority of global fund managers think companies are overinvesting, as market anxiety grows about the sustainability of the AI spending boom. From a report: A net 20 per cent of fund managers surveyed this month by Bank of America said companies were spending too much on their investments — the first time this has been a majority view in data running back to 2005. “This jump is driven by...

Motoring
Backdraft Racing has been successfully competing on circuits in various series across Southern Africa over the past twenty years and…
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Motoring

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
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.