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Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
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UNSTABLE GROUND: Roads, shops, factories and homes threatened by sinkholes as illegal mining hollows out Joburg
Sinkholes are collapsing major arterial roads, opening inside upmarket residential estates and even beneath shops and factories as illegal miners tunnel under Johannesburg, forcing businesses and residents to spend small fortunes on emergency repairs and temporary infrastructure just to keep operating.
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South Africa
DA to lay charges over Ekurhuleni tender allegations
DA says the case relates to alleged tender irregularities in the Metro

South Africa
Foreign nationals in Addo call for faster permit application process
Foreign nationals in Addo want faster permit processing by Home Affairs

South Africa
Western Cape continues efforts to restore power after storm damage
Premier, Alan Winde, says over 84% of affected communities have been reconnected.

South Africa
Refugees camp outside Home Affairs centre in Umbilo, Durban
Fearing their safety, foreign nationals seek refuge outside the Home Affairs office in Umbilo

World
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

World
Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

World
Israel is extending its borders through war. For some, it’s part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel’s far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country’s borders into neighboring countries.

World
Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it’s part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel’s far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country’s borders into neighboring countries.

Africa
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

Africa
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.

Africa
Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Africa
Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Business
How much is costs to live in the small town voted as the best in South Africa
BusinessTech calculated the average cost of bond repayment, including rates and taxes, to determine how much it would cost to live in the best small town in South Africa.

Business
Takealot’s one big advantage
Takealot has released a series of consumer insights into

Business
The one crime people are getting away with in South Africa
The number of people convicted of commercial crimes has significantly decreased over the past two decades, even as the number of reported crimes has increased.

Business
Double blow on the cards for South Africa
Following the SARB’s decision to hike interest rates this week, there is a chance that another hike will follow in July.

Politics
Terhan demands guarantees for protection of its people
Tehran says it will not accept an agreement unless its interests are protected

Politics
MPs accuse government of failing to manage undocumented migration
The parties differ on how the country should respond while balancing the rule of law, human rights

Politics
DA tops political party donations in IEC’s fourth quarter report
The report shows that the DA got over R57 million followed by Rise Mzansi at R30 million

Politics
IFP Gauteng set to visit family of slain councilor Mbuso Mthimkhulu
The 46-year-old PR councilor was shot and killed on Thursday evening after a community meeting

Sport
Worcester beat Bedford in Champ play-off final
Worcester Warriors mark their first season back in English rugby by winning the Champ play-off final against Bedford Blues.

Sport
Gayton vows to send 6 excluded Bafana players to World Cup
‘All of them are Bafana Bafana’: Gayton McKenzie has announced that the six excluded players WILL go to the FIFA World Cup.

Sport
Wales call up teenage Leeds left-back Lienou
Teenage Leeds United left-back Jayden Lienou is called up to the senior Wales squad for the first time for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania.

Sport
Chelsea set to sign McCabe following Arsenal exit
Chelsea are set to sign Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe following her exit from Arsenal.
Education
How to Make Americans Read Again
The reading crisis is real, but the solution does not require new inventions.
Education
The First A.I. High School in the U.S. Is Surprisingly Human
Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.
Education
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.
Education
How to Protect 529 College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death
Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

Lifestyle
Grape industry reels from Cape flood damage as recovery bill mounts
Flood-damaged vineyards, washed-away roads and ruined infrastructure are threatening the recovery of South Africa’s table grape sector.

Lifestyle
Important REVISIONS to June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants
Eligibility requirements for June 2026 SASSA Childcare Grants have been revised by the agency. Take note so you don’t fall foul …

Lifestyle
Brandon Petersen’s wife thanks Kaizer Chiefs fans
Brandon Petersen’s wife has thanked Kaizer Chiefs fans for standing by her spouse after his Bafana FIFA World Cup squad snub…

Lifestyle
DA LES thanks partner for standing by him after stroke
Rapper DA LES has thanked his partner and mother of his children for her support after a devastating stroke two years ago…

Entertainment
DA, RISE Mzansi account for nearly 90% of donations declared to IEC
RISE Mzansi declared a single donation valued at R30 million from an entity known as ‘We Are The People’.

Entertainment
Blitzboks upset by Australia in Spain Sevens final
The Blitzboks blew a great start and fell to a poor defeat against the Aussies in the Spain Sevens final.

Entertainment
Clouds gather as winter knocks: Here’s Monday’s weather forecast
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 1 June 2026.

Entertainment
No visas, no goals – not the best start to Bafana World Cup camp
It all doesn’t exactly bode well for the World Cup and the opening match against Mexico.

Science/Tech
Nvidia CPUs to debut in Windows laptops this week
Microsoft and Dell are expected to lead the launch as Nvidia muscles into a space dominated by Intel and AMD.
Science/Tech
‘Virtual OS Museum’ Lets You Try 570 Extinct Operating Systems
You can try 570 extinct operating systems at a new “virtual museum,” according to a new article by ZDNet. Their reporter downloaded the ancient OS NeXTStep, and was “shocked” by how easy it was to run it, “and by the sheer number of operating systems to choose from.”Essentially, what you do is download a zipped file, unzip it, change into the newly created directory, and run the executable....
Science/Tech
Ohio Suspends Data Center Tax Break as Opposition Grows
The state of Ohio — one of America’s hot regions for data center construction — “is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states,” reports the Associated Press. The move “comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets,” the article points out. But they also note the expanding data center industry...

Science/Tech
If an alien landed and asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
If an alien landed and asked you: “What is this thing you call music?” what would you play for them? And why? Heather, Kent
Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be...
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Health
Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

Health
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Health
China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

Health
Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner