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Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival concedes defeat
Catherine Connolly, a pro-Palestine, left-wing candidate, is on course for landslide victory as vote counting continues.
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Catherine Connolly, a pro-Palestine, left-wing candidate, is on course for landslide victory as vote counting continues.

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Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of the EPL clash.

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The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify the donor.

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A review of 9,000 cases of child sexual exploitation is being undertaken, the Met Police says.

South Africa
Pandor says that the calls for Palestinian freedom must remain a top priority.

South Africa
Three of those arrested were without legal documents.
South Africa
Despite double-digit drops in the value of overall trade during the past half a year, some products have recently seen an increase from 2024, defying trade strains between Beijing and Washington.
South Africa
South Africa, Malaysia to ‘recalibrate’ ties – President Ramaphosa
By Neo Bodumela
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – South Africa and Malaysia are poised to “revive and reposition” relations with a view of deepening ties and expanding trade between the two countries.
This is the word from President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering opening remarks at the Official Talks between South Africa...

World
The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media.

World
“Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat,” a vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar, had remained hidden from public view for more than eight decades.

World
Struggling to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, Trump hopes Xi Jinping could influence Vladimir Putin.

World
The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.

Africa
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Africa
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Africa
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

Africa
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

Business
Chinese online retailers have quickly become a major force in South Africa’s retail market, now attracting a similar number of users as Checkers Sixty60.

Business
South Africa is wasting around R250 billion a year on electricity because of outdated planning and an overreliance on expensive, inflexible energy sources.

Business
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration was organised by trade unions and charities.

Business
Markus Jooste’s massive Hermanus estate is on the market, with Seeff expecting the property to sell for over R100 million.

Politics
Albanese highlighted the systemic nature of oppression faced by Palestinians.

Politics
The book reflects on Phosa’s life story and that of the ANC

Politics
Fikile Mbalula urges patience as the Madlanga Commission probes police corruption

Politics
Mbalula says Cholo’s life represents a century of courage, commitment and service to freedom.

Sport
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner beats Australian Alex de Minaur 6-3 6-4 at the Vienna Open to reach his eighth final of the season.

Sport
Orlando Pirates almost pulled off mission impossible in the CAF Champions League however it wasn’t to be.

Sport
Bath run in six tries to overcome a resilient Bristol 40-15 in a fierce west country derby to move up to second in the Prem.

Sport
Reece Walsh and Angus Crichton score two tries each as Australia comprehensively beat England at Wembley Stadium, in the first Ashes match in 22 years.

Education
Children across the UK have been shouting out ‘six-seven’ during lessons, so how are teachers reacting?
Across the UK, school pupils have been shouting out the words “sixseven” during lessons in the latest meme-based craze to sweep across classrooms.
While some teachers have chosen to stoically ignore the trend, others have embraced it. Five teachers explain how they’re coping.
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Education
Point shaving. Gambling rings. Illegal poker games. Prosecutors in New York have seen it all.
Education
[Liberian Observer] There is a Mandé proverb that goes: “You cannot sharpen a knife on butter.” The University of Liberia will not become one of Africa’s top 300 universities by 2029 if it continues to dull itself on the soft comforts of old habits — endless politics, weak research culture, and administrative complacency masquerading as progress. True transformation demands more than strategic...
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and Starlink Liberia LLC. concluded an agreement to provide satellite-based Internet connectivity to one hundred fifty-six public senior high schools throughout Liberia.
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Lifestyle
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of two shopping centres in South Africa, one in Mpumalanga and the other in KwaZulu-Natal.

Lifestyle
Bonang Matheba showcases her status as a blueprint for Black excellence, stunning on the cover of TRUELOVE magazine’s latest issue.
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Science/Tech
“Clippy, the animated paper clip that annoyed Microsoft Office users nearly three decades ago, might have just been ahead of its time,” writes the Associated Press:Microsoft introduced a new artificial intelligence character called Mico (pronounced MEE’koh) on Thursday, a floating cartoon face shaped like a blob or flame that will embody the software giant’s Copilot virtual assistant and marks...

Science/Tech
The crypto market feels unusually still as traders keep a close eye on Cardano (ADA) and analyze each Astar (ASTR) trading signal. ADA remains capped by ETF anticipation, and ASTR’s solid fundamentals struggle against bearish charts. With major players moving sideways, many are wondering what could spark the next wave of market action. That answer […]

Science/Tech
Traders are closely monitoring the XRP (XRP) breakout setup and digesting the latest Bittensor (TAO) market analysis, with many asking which crypto to buy today. But what if the most significant signal isn’t a chart pattern, but a leaked financial document? This is where BlockDAG enters the conversation, as a recent insider drop from Crypto […]
Science/Tech
The Washington Post reports on 996, “a term popularized in China that refers to a rigid work schedule in which people work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week…”As the artificial intelligence race heats up, many start-ups in Silicon Valley and New York are promoting hardcore culture as a way of life, pushing the limits of work hours, demanding that workers move fast to be first in the market....

Motoring
Plug-in hybrid system pumps out a combined total of 445kW of power and 920Nm and torque.
Motoring

Motoring
Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission transforms the tried and trusted 1.4-litre engine.

Motoring
At R178 799, hatchback is R1 cheaper than the Toyota Vitz as South Africa’s cheapest car.
Health
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
Health
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.

Health
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the “scientific rationale” behind the treatment.

Health
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.
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.