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Almost one million young people still not in work or education, figures show
Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Kanu’s IPOB wants a swathe of the southeast, the homeland of the Igbo ethnic group, to split from Nigeria.

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Former England striker Ian Wright does not think the country is “ready for a black superstar” following the media treatment of Jude Bellingham.

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Kashmir Times says raid in Indian-administered Kashmir marks ‘yet another attempt to silence’ its reporting.

South Africa
US President Donald Trump has vowed to reject the summit outcomes

South Africa
Issues affecting children such as child poverty, online safety were addressed at the Social Summit.

South Africa
The text from Mogotsi to Matlala states “today is D-Day”.

South Africa
Nvidia has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, easing investor concerns about heavy artificial intelligence spending that has unsettled markets. Revenue for the three months to October rose 62 percent to $57 billion, driven largely by demand for the company’s chips used in AI data centres. Sales from that division increased 66 percent to more than $51 […]

World
US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.

World
The assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo at a Day of the Dead ceremony triggered mass protests.

World
The DOJ’s case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein even after his conviction.

World
Ari Gisell instigated the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last April, a court has heard.

Africa
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Africa
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Business
This is how much you’ll be saving on your mortgage every month after the MPC’s latest interest rate decision.

Business
Employers added 119,000 jobs in the month, but the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.3% to 4.4%,

Business
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Politics
Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Politics
Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Politics
Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Politics
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Sport
A former Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro has signed for a new team as he looks to get his dying career back on track.

Sport
Despite a 3-1 win over Zambia in an international friendly last week, Bafana Bafana dropped two places in the FIFA rankings.

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby is in advanced talks to become head coach at WSL 2 side Newcastle United.

Sport
Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland matchday squad for Saturday’s clash against South Africa at a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

Education
A Lancashire school says some top sets are taught this way due to a shortage of specialist teachers.

Education
There are 27% fewer art teachers in England today than there were in 2011, and the proportion of students taking arts subjects has plummeted. Here’s what it’s like to work in a job that is essential and often perilously undervalued
When 64-year-old Sue Cabourn began her career in the late 90s, the next generation of artists including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gillian Wearing were dominating...

Education
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel “robbed of knowledge and enjoyment” after a course they hoped would launch their digital careers turned out to be taught in large part by AI.
James and Owen were among 41 students who took a coding module at...
Education
[Premium Times] The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the directive was issued to protect schoolchildren from armed groups

Lifestyle
Tired of seagulls stealing your food? New research reveals a simple, science-backed method to deter food-stealing gulls without harming them.
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Lifestyle
United in action: Here’s how you can join Women For Change’s G20 Women’s Shutdown on Friday in support against GBV…
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Science/Tech
High temperatures are bad for solar power efficiency, but shade is even worse. A possible solution is lighting up your roof with a new lick of paint.

Science/Tech
Flu season is here. Here are the best disposable face coverings we’ve tested—and where you can find them.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: A Microsoft executive is questioning why more people aren’t impressed with AI, a week after the company touted the evolution of Windows into an “agentic OS,” which immediately triggered backlash. “Jeez there so many cynics! It cracks me up when I hear people call AI underwhelming,” tweeted Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO for Microsoft’s AI group. Suleyman added...

Science/Tech
The unified vision of H3C and Tarsus is accelerating digital transformation and empowering partners across Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Not sold locally since 2017, the final Focus left the assembly line in Germany on 14 November.
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Motoring
Inclusion of the darkened exterior applique has not resulted in an increase in price.
Health
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Health
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
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.