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Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.

Witness D’s testified about Emmanuel Mbense’s death at the Madlanga Commission.

The new amusement park will be built on the old Durban FunWorld site.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says no company, including Google, would be immune if the artificial intelligence market were to suffer a valuation correction. In an exclusive interview with BBC News at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai said the rapid surge in AI investment is “an extraordinary moment,” but he acknowledged “irrationality” in parts of the market. […]

Bill Gates has cautioned that some of the world’s most highly valued artificial intelligence companies are unlikely to sustain their current worth, even as the technology reshapes major industries. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Gates said the AI sector is “hyper competitive,” and many companies with elevated valuations will not emerge as winners. “AI […]

The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California’s governor.

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

A South African contruction gaint has been appointed as the contractor responsible for the new R8 billion Cape Winelands Airport.

Mdumiseni Ntuli urged citizens to take on the responsibility of supporting public representatives.

Fikile Mbalula says to sustain the ANC, it needs a lot of resources.

On Monday, Mbalula presented the organisational report.

BBC Sport NI looks at the four hopefuls from Northern Ireland in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Broos Hits has questioned ‘woman agent’ over Mbokazi’s Chicago move. He said the agent is only after money.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a “long road ahead” to full fitness.

Orlando Pirates FC can finally announce a new signing who the club believes can be Deon Hotto’s replacement.

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

When I mentioned to colleagues in the NHS that I was helping with admissions interviews for medical students, several responded with the same wry smile and weary shrug: “Do they know what...

If pictures are anything to go by, Anele Mdoda’s photos from the Alps may be dropping a hint of a honeymoon getaway.

Fans show Rachel Kolisi encouragement as she embraces a new chapter in her life, amid her divorce from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Jermaine Dupris was in Johannesburg with his group DVSN, which performed to a full and excited crowd.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has opened up about the eye gouge incident that resulted in his getting a red card and lengthy ban.

Try the recipe of the day for a vibrant grilled tone fruit and halloumi salad paired perfectly with chilled wine.

Chef Keegan Maistry passion for food began in KwaZulu-Natal, where he grew up cooking with his mother.

The names of two partial owners of firms linked to the Salt Typhoon hacker group also appeared in records for a Cisco training program—years before the group targeted Cisco’s devices in a spy campaign.

NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?

An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.

So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and...

Volvo Car South Africa continues to strengthen its position as a leader in South Africa’s electrified vehicle landscape, with the brand’s plug-in hybrid models ranking first and second among the country’s best-selling used PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). New market data from AutoTrader South Africa reveals a compelling trend: demand for Volvo’s electrified vehicles remains...

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.