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Learning afloat: How Bangladesh’s children go to school by boat
In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.
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In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.

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The presenter was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting.

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Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.

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The US president is increasingly focusing on affordability amid growing public pessimism on the economy.

South Africa
Absolom Zungu denied making a statement to Brigadier Gininda lead investigator in the Meyiwa case.

South Africa
Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole abandon bail application in Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court.

South Africa
Sarah-Jane Trent admits she laid charges for NPO Forensics for Justice against Zuma-Sambudla.

South Africa
Zuma-Sambudla pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
World
Senegal’s president and the political party he belongs to have issued conflicting statements over the leadership of the ruling coalition, a clear sign of dissension among top leaders amid drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund.

World
The air strike comes after the US accused the Colombian president of allowing the drugs trade to expand.

World
The theft of Roman-era artefacts was discovered after staff noticed a door had been broken from the inside.

Africa
Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

Africa
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

Africa
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his “big brother” at Arsenal.

Africa
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Business
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make – more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Business
Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process.

Business
New report says parents of under 18s are among the groups most affected by cost of living pressures.
Business

Politics
Shivambu says that there is a need for South Africa to focus on development.

Politics
Xolani Nciza says Brigadier Mkhwanazi’s letter aided Matlala’s allies to dodge checks.
Politics
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji is poised for a second term when the structure meets for its elective conference in Limpopo next month.

Politics
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement hosts a media briefing to provide an update on latest developments.

Sport
Oswin Appollis’ agent Lance Davids has explained how Kaizer Chiefs lost out on Oswin Appollis despite showing interest.

Sport
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics schedule has been unveiled and includes a showcase spot for the women’s 100m and a ‘Super Saturday’ session.

Sport
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he back from American football with more pace, power and strength.

Sport
Orlando Pirates FC coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has warned one of the club’s new rising stars against complacency.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Supreme Court of Kenya has kicked off its Annual Moot Court Competition, bringing together law students from 16 universities across the country in a three-day contest designed to nurture the next generation of legal minds.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education yesterday held a parliamentary enquiry into the prevalence of statutory rape in schools. This follows an instruction by the Speaker of the National Assembly to six portfolio committees to conduct a comprehensive enquiry into the prevalence of sexual abuse of minors in South Africa.
Education
[Daily Trust] Classes gradually resumed on Monday in Bamako and several other Malian cities following a two-week pause due to fuel shortages from a jihadist blockade, according to local sources contacted by AFP.
Education
[UCT] Would you choose to have a part of your body live on after you died? How might your choice affect your relatives – or even your entire community?

Lifestyle
France have blamed an English company for its disastrous spraypainted pitch over the weekend, which stained the Springboks white away kit.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Step inside one of Cape Town’s most beautiful gardens for a day of tea, scones and community, all while supporting St Luke’s Hospice.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Strong tax performance fuels optimism for sustained revenue growth across South Africa’s medium-term fiscal outlook.

Science/Tech
Global digital asset trading platform Zoomex has officially announced its role as a Diamond Sponsor of CCCC Lisbon 2025. As a top-tier partner of this year’s event, Zoomex will feature its latest brand showcase and immersive interactive experiences at Booth L2, highlighting the theme of “Speed & Trust” to redefine the future of trading. As […]

Science/Tech
Government pushes energy reform with new renewable capacity, cleaner, more reliable electricity supply and new investments.

Science/Tech
Aurora borealis reported in over a dozen states, stretching from New York to Texas and Tennessee
A powerful geomagnetic storm lit up skies across much of the US late Tuesday and early Wednesday, giving people in dozens of states a rare chance to see the northern lights, and forecasters say that more auroral activity could be visible on Wednesday night too.
The aurora borealis, commonly known as...

Motoring
The twin of the Hyundai Palisade has always been restricted to left-hand drive markets in spite of interest from, largely, Australia to have it with right-hand drive.
Motoring

Motoring
First completely new generation Tiggo 8 in eight years seats five and retains the same engines as before, but with significantly more grunt.
Motoring

Health
The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.

Health
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.
Health
The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.
Health
Research on adults who take S.S.R.I.s shows they tamp down sexual desire. Why aren’t we studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them?
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.