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‘Sincaraz’ heads for fitting final chapter of 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s battle for supremacy in 2025 is set for a fitting and thrilling conclusion at the ATP Finals in Turin.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s battle for supremacy in 2025 is set for a fitting and thrilling conclusion at the ATP Finals in Turin.

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UPS and Fedex have confirmed they are grounding MD-11 planes as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14.

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England go into Saturday’s final Rugby League Ashes Test against Australia with the series already lost. How well equipped are they for next year’s World Cup?

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A protester lit a flare at a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, sending the crowd into brief panic.

South Africa
A joint funeral service will be held for cousins Patricia Nieuwenhuys and Ruth Marais.

South Africa
Five victims of drive-by shooting in Reiger Park will be laid to rest this weekend.

South Africa
The department is also conducting an inspection of pothole repairs to a provincial road, P552.

South Africa
Dr Motsoaledi says the US is not willing to sign in agreement with other G20 countries.

World
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
World
United States President Donald Trump has said he expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon” as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing.
World
Pirates boarded the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged vessel carrying gasoline, as it was headed from India to South Africa. The EU’s naval force said one of its vessels was near the incident and closing in.

World
Indonesian authorities said they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack that shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta.

Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Africa
The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Africa
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Business
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, because of what he said were “human rights abuses” taking place in the country.

Business
Discovery Bank has been sanctioned by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority over violations of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act.

Business
Fraud facing victims of social media is so severe that WhatsApp is sending clear warnings to users on the app.

Business
A judge in India’s Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft’s captain.

Politics
Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Politics
The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Politics
Spokesperson of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims political agenda to smear Mchunu’s reputation

Politics
Chief Mapiyeye has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided an important injury update ahead of this afternoon’s CBL clash!

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have welcomed some fresh new faces to their scouting network as they look to build for the future.

Sport
Ireland prop Andrew Porter says his side are taking inspiration from their 60-5 win against Japan in 2021 as they look to kick-start their autumn campaign against the same opposition on Saturday.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks tackle France in a blockbuster Test match in Paris on Saturday.
Education
The email accounts of furloughed government workers had been commandeered to send partisan attacks against Democrats, a move that the ruling said had “added insult to injury.”
Education
Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings.

Education
Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom
Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...
Education
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

Lifestyle
Race representation has become a sore point again amongst rugby fans after the Springboks revealed their squad to face France.

Lifestyle
Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?
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Science/Tech
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
Science/Tech
New submitter semper_statisticum shares a report from the Independent: Lego is releasing its first-ever Star Trek-inspired model — with an incredible recreation of the signature ship from the ’80s TV series. Made from 3,600 pieces, the [first-ever] Star Trek inspired Lego set is of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, the spaceship that serves as the main setting of Star Trek: The Next Generation...

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Science/Tech
FSCA issues public warning regarding impersonation of 27Four Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd and its Managing Director, Ms Fatima Vawda The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in financial services-related activities with the administrators of a Telegram group operating under the name “LeaderFatima_Vawda.” The administrators...

Motoring
Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Motoring
Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.

Motoring
In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.
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Health
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.

Health
Hannah says the rugby star’s podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.
Health
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

Health
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.
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.