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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta has accused the EU of “regulatory overreach” and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.
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Meta has accused the EU of “regulatory overreach” and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.

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The application to interdict the Madlanga commission from extracting data from crime intelligence’s Maj-Gen Feroz Khan has revealed how he allegedly shared sensitive information with Julius Malema.

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The Abaqulusi Local Municipality says the 50-second video clip circulating on social media displaying firefighters failing to extinguish the fire because of insufficient water is misrepresented, as the team was still getting ready.

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Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken says the planning and consultation process regarding the land is likely to last until about 2030.

South Africa
CONTRALESA and traditional leaders have paid tribute to king Makhosoke

South Africa
The mother will appear at the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

South Africa
SIU has been granted a preservation order to freeze property worth R2.7 million in eThekwini

South Africa
The facility replaces the old clinic, which served around 30 000 patients a year.

World
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

World
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

World
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

World
Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

Africa
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Africa
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Africa
The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua’s bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.
Business
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Politics
Madlanga Commission’s Witness I has testified on the Aeroton drug bust.

Politics
Party insiders say concerns over compliance with ANC guidelines could result in the process being challenged or restarted, while similar disputes have emerged in other Gauteng metro regions

Politics
Some MPs grilled the City on the findings that it narrowly missed being placed under administration.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema’s R1 million defamation case against Kunene has been struck off the roll.

Sport
BBC Sport chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew says Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson’s drinking incident in a London nightclub is “not on” and the team has to be accountability over England’s drinking culture.

Sport
British and Irish Lions women’s head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team’s inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted towards world champions England.

Sport
Aaron Mokoena has defended his role in Diego Forlan’s memorable goal against Bafana Bafana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Sport
Australia suffer only their second one-day international defeat by Bangladesh – and first for 21 years – in their series opener in Mirpur.
Education
[African Union] The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July 2026 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Expo will serve as a continental policy dialogue, exhibition and campaign platform to advance a digital future for education...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Postbank Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Jipange Leo, Jenga Kesho campaign to promote financial literacy among Kenyan youth.
Education
[New Era] Katima Mulilo — Zambezi schools affected by recent flooding have reopened at relocation centres, although learner attendance remains low as some parents are reluctant to send their children back to school.
Education
[Leadership] The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in efforts to restore peace and security.

Lifestyle
56-year-old Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently in jail for a 50-month sentence.
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Entertainment
Fans can now shop the latest Bafana Bafana jerseys nationwide.

Entertainment
Spice up your week with this avo Mexican burrito soup, loaded with smoky chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh lime and plenty of creamy avocado. One bowl = pure comfort.

Entertainment
Under scrutiny is Khan’s alleged relationship with Julius Malema, leader of the EFF.

Entertainment
A new large three-row SUV aimed at families who want a bold, premium-looking vehicle with lots of space, modern tech and hybrid power options.

Science/Tech
A young woman unwillingly must leave her disabled mother at home to walk to the local library just to use the public internet to pay the household bills. A few blocks away, a family rations its online time, relying entirely on a son’s cellular data plan to check critical medical updates because traditional broadband is too expensive. […]
Science/Tech
NHS England plans to roll out Microsoft Copilot to 505,000 clinicians and support staff after a 30,000-person pilot claimed the AI assistant saved users an average of 43 minutes a day on administrative work. The Register reports: The rollout won’t happen overnight. NHS England said that each trust will receive a central allocation of licenses based on headcount, typically starting with around...

Science/Tech
Ardmore, TN – Private Tennessee-Alabama border wedding venue adds five new cottages, increasing on-site lodging capacity to 40 overnight guests The Lofton Venue, a private 36-acre wedding venue near Huntsville, Alabama, has added five new on-site cottages as part of its continued focus on three-day wedding celebrations. Located near the Tennessee-Alabama border, The Lofton has […]
Science/Tech
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given Apple, Google, and other tech firms until September to introduce device-level protections that prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing explicit images. “If businesses do not comply within three months, legislation will be brought forward requiring the protection to be added to all phones and tablets sold in the UK,” reports The Guardian. “Tech...
Motoring

Motoring
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
Motoring

Motoring
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Health
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Health
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.

Health
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.