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Trump’s Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency – but also, at times, that power’s limitations.

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Before and after: Satellite images reveal hurricane devastation in Jamaica
The images reveal how the Category 5 hurricane caused devastation in some of Jamaica’s communities.
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South Africa
SANCO welcomes police raid on Mahikeng municipality
SANCO led a march to the District Municipality and handed over a memorandum of grievances

South Africa
The AI Awakening – A New Era Of Innovation For The Telecommunications Sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine the Customer Experience (CX) and transform their entire business models. A world of opportunity – AI’s impact on telecoms The […]

South Africa
AI-Powered Maintenance: The Key To Efficiency, Resiliency And Sustainability In Future-Ready Data Centres
The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts; on the one hand, operators are now investing heavily in infrastructure to meet AI’s growing demands, on the other hand, it still (often) relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment. But with rising energy demands, talent shortages, stricter sustainability regulations, and mounting risks […]

South Africa
Breaking New Ground With AI-Enhanced Code For The Retail Industry
AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale deployments that allow for deeper human-machine collaboration and customer satisfaction. They’re also proving critical to ensuring retailers remain ahead of evolving customer...

World
Trump administration sets lowest-ever cap on refugee admissions to U.S.
The lowest cap on refugees since the program was established in 1980 comes as the U.S. prioritizes resettling Afrikaners from South Africa.

World
Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says
The capture of Pokrovsk could unlock Russian efforts to seize the rest of the Donetsk region.

World
Trump says he wants to resume nuclear testing. Here’s what that would mean
The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test in over 30 years. Experts say doing one now could make America less safe.
World
A town in northeast China has shrunk by a third since 2010. Here’s one family’s story
An elementary school in Yimianpo is now a storage yard. The number of children in the town has dropped by half and there are fewer than three births per 1,000 residents in the province — China’s lowest rate.

Africa
Tanzania tells civil servants to work from home after protests mar election
Tensions remain with protests expected to continue, after demonstrations were reported in some towns overnight.

Africa
Sudan RSF leader promises probe as anger mounts over el-Fasher atrocities
The announcement comes after growing reports of the mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

Africa
A simple guide to what is happening in Sudan
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Heads roll at Zimbabwe’s power utility over Mnangagwa Sona blackout
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

Business
International employers are betting big on South African workers
South Africa is increasingly becoming an outsouring hotspot for international employers, with many drawn to the high levels of education.

Business
Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.
Business
Business

Politics
Madlanga Commission shows how much cleaning must be done: Mashatile
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says Madlanga Commission indicates how much cleaning must be done.
Politics
News24 | ‘Not the best in the country’: Paul Mashatile complains about inequality in Cape Town
Constantia resident Deputy President Paul Mashatile highlighted inequality in Cape Town as the reason why the Western Cape’s municipal model is not the best in the country.

Politics
Joburg Progressive Caucus upbeat ahead Morero no-confidence motion
Minority parties have filed a motion of no confidence in Joburg Mayor Dada Morero.

Politics
I’m not afraid to be prosecuted: Mkhwanazi
KZN Police chief accused MP Fadiel Adams of using his position to access classified information.

Sport
‘Clickbait kills everything’ – Amorim and Dyche go head to head
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche both respond to the Englishman’s comments from earlier this year that he would win more games as Red Devils manager using a 4-4-2 formation.

Sport
India complete record run chase to reach World Cup final
Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten century helps India complete a record run chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women’s World Cup final where they will face South Africa.

Sport
Juventus appoint former Italy manager Spalletti
Juventus appoint former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti as their manager until the end of the season.

Sport
Olympics and Saudi Arabia abandon esports Games deal
The event, planned for 2027, has been cancelled by mutual agreement, according to a statement.
Education
Trump Rule Could Ban Some Public Servants From Student Loan Forgiveness
A new rule could disqualify certain employers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that are deemed to be engaged in “illegal activities.”
Education
West Africa: Liberia Reads! Association of Literacy Education! Champions Homegrown Literacy Solutions At Pan-African Conference
[FrontPageAfrica] Liberia Reads! Association of Literacy Educators (LR!ALE) proudly represented Liberia at the 14th Pan African Literacy for All (PALFA) Conference, held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, from October 13-17, 2025. The five-day event brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers from across the continent to explore innovative ways to strengthen literacy and...
Education
Liberia: Grand Kru County Development Officer Joe Skepeh Refutes Social Media Claims On School Construction
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — The County development officer of Grand Kru County has jected social media post toward development activities in the County.
Education
Liberia: 17 Repatriated Women Benefit From Skills Training
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Seventeen Liberian women recently repatriated from the Gulf State of Oman have successfully completed vocational skills training in various disciplines, with support from the Ministry of Labour and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Lifestyle
‘We are NOT refugees’: Another Afrikaner petition gains momentum
A group of Afrikaners who penned the ‘Not in our name’ open letter to President Trump are asking South Africans to sign their petition.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Tyla makes history: First African artist to sell out arena in Thailand
South African sensation Tyla has made history by becoming the first African artist to sell out a headlining arena concert in Thailand.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
International Criminal Court To Ditch Microsoft Office For European Open Source Alternative
An anonymous reader shares a report: The International Criminal Court will switch its internal work environment away from Microsoft Office to Open Desk, a European open source alternative, the institution confirmed to Euractiv. The switch comes amid rising concerns about public bodies being reliant on US tech companies to run their services, which have stepped up sharply since the start of US...

Science/Tech
Our Favorite Cordless Stick Vacuum Is Marked Down $50
This discount brings the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder down to under $200.
Science/Tech
TypeScript Overtakes Python and JavaScript To Claim Top Spot on GitHub
TypeScript overtook Python and JavaScript in August 2025 to become the most used language on GitHub. The shift marked the most significant language change in more than a decade. The language grew by over 1 million contributors in 2025, a 66% increase year over year, and finished August with 2,636,006 monthly contributors. Nearly every major frontend framework now scaffolds projects in...

Science/Tech
Why Traders Are Choosing MoonBull Over BNB and XRP After Q4’s Big Rally – Is This the Best Crypto Presale of the Year?
Which cryptos are setting Q4 2025 on fire? BNB (BNB) and XRP (XRP) are back in the spotlight with strong price moves and major network news. The market’s heating up, and seasoned community members are chasing real utility projects instead of short-lived hype. Something big is brewing this season. MoonBull ($MOBU) is quickly turning heads […]

Motoring
Pricing put on reimagined Changan’s new CS75 Pro SUV
First Changan-badged SUV in South Africa has a single powertrain option, but can be specified with five or seven seats.
Motoring

Motoring
Range-extending electric Changan Hunter bakkie officially priced
The sibling of the Peugoet Landtrek becomes South Africa’s first range-extending electric bakkie.
Motoring
Health
Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression
A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.

Health
Health officials worried as flu season comes early
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.
Health
Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Goes Into Labor Ahead of Senate Hearing
Dr. Means was set to face questions Thursday from members of a senate health committee. The hearing was postponed.
Health
R.F.K. Jr. Adviser Calley Means Has Left the White House
Mr. Means quietly departed his federal role about a month ago. His sister has been nominated for surgeon general.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.