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Investigators are also searching for a car they believe was rented by the suspect in the shooting that killed two students and injured nine.

Thierry Henry urges Celtic’s management and fans to give their new manager Wilfried Nancy more time, saying they must “let him cook” and judge him at the end of the season.

Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.

Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]

A Woodmead-based workshop is equipping African digital creators with practical skills in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, signalling a shift in how the continent’s creative economy competes on a global stage. The first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop on the continent brought together more than 20 award-winning South African digital creators who […]

ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at expanding the ethical use of artificial intelligence and education technology to improve learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week during a visit by Bill Gates to the United Arab Emirates, will combine […]

Experts say Lee Jae Myung’s bid to insure hair loss treatment is a “strategic gesture targeting young male voters”.

Australia looks to review its migration laws and crack down on hate speech following Sunday’s mass shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

The 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York’s 2.5 million Catholics.

The Cessna C550 aircraft crashed at Statesville Regional Airport outside the city of Charlotte.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

The company behind President Trump’s Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes’ release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal contract.

Sports Personality of the Year runner-up and World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne talks about a history-making year for the Red Roses.

All the award winners at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, as Rory McIlroy claims the top prize.

New Zealand Rugby appoints Whitney Hansen as the new head coach of the Black Ferns on a contract running until the end of 2027.

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The government has announced a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, but is it enough? As part of the government’s flagship strategy, teachers will be able to send children as young as 11 on behavioural courses if they are witnessing disturbing or worrying behaviour. The courses will include teachings on deepfakes, image-based abuse and online harassment. ...

The UK government’s long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been published today. Alexandra Topping joins Lucy Hough to explain what it will change, amid concerns that ‘toxic ideas’ are going unchallenged in schools

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An anonymous donor paid off over R136 000 in Pep Store lay-bys, containing items like baby clothes and school uniforms.

Former business associates to Priscilla Presley have made claims in their lawsuit to the wife of the late Rock and Roll king that have angered Presley.

Gayton McKenzie has called for all South Africans – including Afrikaners who commemorated Geloftedag- to celebrate 16 December together.

The US has called on the South African government to take immediate action and hold those responsible accountable.

Holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, the SA team will face Ireland in the third and final ODI at the Wanderers on Friday.

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The photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee include more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman’s body.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.