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Downing Street said the messages about the veteran MP were “appalling and unacceptable”.

Residents of the Mahna Tower in Gaza City were ordered to evacuate just minutes before it was bombed by Israel.

BBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

South Africa’s job market weakened in July, with overall hiring activity down 5% year-on-year, vacancy ads falling 7%, and candidate searches down 11%, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August 2025. Some sectors, however, are bucking the trend. Design, media, and arts vacancies rose 44% year-on-year, with hiring activity up 8%. Marketing vacancies […]

In Africa’s rapidly digitizing financial landscape, customers are demanding more than just services—they want experiences. Infobip, a global communications leader, is transforming banking interactions with AI-powered solutions that create what they call a “seamless journey” from awareness to loyalty. According to Infobip, a seamless journey means maintaining context throughout every...

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga says teenage pregnancy cases have reached pandemic levels.

After Cyclone Freddy destroyed his farm in 2023, Malawian farmer Alex Maere turned to an AI-powered chatbot for help. Once producing 850 kilograms of corn a season, he salvaged just 8 kilograms after the storm. By following the chatbot’s advice to plant potatoes alongside corn and cassava, Maere earned more than $800 last year and […]

The BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.

U.S. officials have announced a “framework” that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.

Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.

BusinessTech looked at the “big five” and measured their heft across 13 key metrics to determine which can truly call themselves the “biggest of the big banks”.

The purchases, the billionaire’s first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

Chief Simphiwe Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip in the Umgeni municipality, Nhlalayenza Zuma

Ramaphosa says the plan is core in addressing service delivery failures.

Fit-again England midfielder Jude Bellingham is named in Real Madrid’s squad for Tuesday’s opening Champions League fixture against Marseille.

The schedule and medal before day four of the World Athletics Championship, where Faith Kipyegon is going for gold in the women’s 1500m.

Kaizer Chiefs supporters will not get an opportunity to see new signing Khanyisa Mayo in action and Nabi has explained why.

Chris Wilder replaces Ruben Selles to begin his third spell in charge at Sheffield United.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities.

Flying soon? A physiotherapist has revealed why crossing your legs when seated on a plane isn’t the best idea…

The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.

The play exposes the tactics traffickers use, while empowering pupils to spot red flags and protect themselves.

Ethereum is back in the spotlight as bullish momentum lifts confidence across the market, with fresh ETH Price Prediction models pointing toward a retest of $5,000. At the same time, Solana News continues to impress, with institutional adoption keeping SOL price targets in play  Yet, many analysts suggest the best crypto to buy now for […]

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Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.

In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.

The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.