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EU hails Hungary’s ‘wind of change’ and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
The deal is a significant boost for Hungary’s leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.
FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026, 22:18

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The deal is a significant boost for Hungary’s leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

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Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

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Novak Djokovic’s wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

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Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

South Africa
The maintenance work started Friday and is expected to continue until Tuesday.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over title deeds in the North West.

South Africa
Woolworths says the Preller Square branch remains closed while an investigation is under way.

South Africa
Different areas across the city are set to experience low pressure to no water during maintenance.

World
On paper, there are ceasefires in place between Israel and the US in Iran, and also in Lebanon, Gaza. On the ground, fighting goes on.

World
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

World
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

World
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

Africa
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Africa
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Business
The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
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Politics
The party asserts that the chairperson of the Impeachment Committee should be someone neutral.

Politics
The meeting aims ways to change the difficult living conditions of the poor and the working class.

Politics
Mbalula appealed to members to engage party stalwarts.

Politics
The meeting is called to rebuild unity of the working class and the poor

Sport
Birmingham Panthers gain a convincing 67-43 away win over Leeds Rhinos to avoid finishing bottom of the Netball Super League.

Sport
Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their “smear campaign” in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

Sport
Lyle Foster endured a difficult night as the striker missed a penalty against Nicaragua, prompting fierce criticism from Bafana supporters.

Sport
Hampshire register a second tie in four Women’s T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.
Education
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Education
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday’s dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.
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Lifestyle
While South Africans accuse SASSA of paying ‘ghost beneficiaries’, a Gauteng mother walks 20km only to have her legitimate grant rejected.
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Tyla and Future have officially released their FIFA World Cup anthem “Game Time” ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Entertainment
‘They were very negative, and it was very difficult,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Lyle Foster misses a penalty as Bafana fail to impress.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 29 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Wix is laying off roughly 20% of its workforce, about 1,000 employees, as CEO Avishai Abrahami cites both the rapid evolution of AI and currency pressure from a stronger Israeli shekel against the dollar. The web developer joins a growing list of tech companies making similar cuts, including Amazon, Block, Cisco, Cloudflare, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle and Intuit. Fast Company reports: “We have...

Science/Tech
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.

Science/Tech
Trial suggests patients with a low test score could be treated with hormone therapy alone with near-identical outcomes
‘Like Christmas’: woman’s relief after test finds she can skip chemotherapy
Millions of women with breast cancer could be spared chemotherapy with a groundbreaking genomic test, according to the results of a trial that could transform healthcare guidelines worldwide.
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Karen Bonham was part of successful trial for genomic test that determines which women with breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy
Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy
A landmark study shows millions of women with breast cancer could skip chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test that determines who needs the treatment and who doesn’t.
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Health
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Health
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Health
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.

Health
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.