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Organisers say the event is no longer “financially viable”, blaming rising costs and declining ticket sales.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits the US as Trump proposes freezing the battle lines in the Russia-Ukraine war.

French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.

The GSMA, together with a coalition of major technology and telecom partners, has announced a continent-wide collaboration to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem by developing inclusive African AI language models. The initiative was unveiled at MWC Kigali 2025, under the banner “AI Language Models in Africa, by Africa, for Africa.” It brings together leading […]

Telkom FutureMakers, in partnership with the UK–SA Tech Hub (an initiative of the UK Government), has launched the AI Readiness Accelerator, a six-month programme designed to equip South African startups with the tools, talent, and technical capacity to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive edge. “Unlike other programmes that teach you, this one builds […]

During sentencing, Advocate Amanda Bester argued that the man posed a severe danger to society.

The famous Paris museum reopened on Wednesday, three days after millions of euros worth of jewellery stolen in broad daylight.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Campaigners say Starlink technology has enabled crime syndicates to operate from locations along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.

Bradley Fried was a bored accountant in Cape Town until one phone call with Wall Street legend John Wolfensohn changed his life.

Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.

Failure to pay will result in his assets or pension fund to be attached.

Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart was shot 23 times while sitting in his vehicle at work.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sean Dyche says he “takes great pride” in becoming Nottingham Forest’s new manager and “knows what it takes” to succeed in the Premier League.

The Stormers coaching staff have expressed excitement about having World Cup winner Cobus Reinach join the squad in Treviso.

Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has recently discovered his fate after admitting to committing foul play in their URC match against Ulster.

Defender Ben Davies is an injury doubt for Wales’ World Cup qualifying games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in November.

Scooters Pizza, once a household name in South Africa, has officially made its long-awaited comeback – and kept a longstanding promise.

Dogecoin discussions are buzzing with predictions that DOGE could reach $1 by 2027, driven by renewed interest from ETFs, institutional money, and meme coin momentum. Recent forecasts suggest DOGE may see steady climbs if current support holds and adoption accelerates.  Amid this, Remittix has surfaced in conversations as a potential 7,000% growth contender from its […]

Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing several picks, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.

XRP price prediction is a hot topic, especially among analysts who are now comparing a new PayFi sensation, Remittix (RTX), to XRP, calling it “XRP 2.0.” The question is whether XRP can retain its position around $3.00 to $3.50, or if it might face pressure from emerging cryptos that combine payments, finance, and strong utilities. […]

Notable variations between different medications were found in weight gain or loss, heart rate and blood pressure

People taking certain types of antidepressants can gain up to 2kg (4.5lbs) in weight within the first two months of treatment, while patients taking other drugs can lose the equivalent or more, according to a major review of potential side-effects.

The research, led by academics at...

Despite being all of 11 years old, hybrid technology makes SUV a superb offering.

Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why.