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The federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history.
FRIDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2025, 01:48

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The federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history.

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Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.

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The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is ‘natural’.

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On Thursday night, we finally found out who has emerged victorious in The Celebrity Traitors.

South Africa
The suspect also allegedly raped the deceased’s 13-year-old daughter.

South Africa
Emergency and traffic personnel have been deployed to monitor the situation

South Africa
Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, says a young boy was also injured in the shooting.

South Africa
Public urged to stay out of direct sunlight, wear light clothing and sunscreen.

World
US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the move sent a “strong political signal” that Syria was in a “new era”.

World
In the first ruling of its kind, Dmitry Kurashov was found guilty of killing an unarmed Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered.

World
Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster.

World
The decision leaves the farmers fighting to save more than 300 ostriches with few legal options left.

Africa
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Africa
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

Africa
The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Africa
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Business
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

Business
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.

Business
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Business
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.

Politics
She says the charges against Matlala came to their attention sometime early this year.

Politics
Mkhwanazi has been at the centre of Mapiyeye’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission today.

Politics
Johnson is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Ramaphosa defends his decision to select a panel that will recommend appointment of the next NDPP.

Sport
Interim Celtic manager cut an exasperated figure in Denmark as he watched a magnificent Midtjylland teach the Scottish champions a lesson.

Sport
Ivan Toney could be offered a route back to England with Tottenham, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Declan Rice, and Chelsea enquire about Nico Paz.

Sport
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 needs to address what he calls the lack of “transparency and accountability” of race stewards.

Sport
A fellow Gauteng club has confirmed that a Mamelodi Sundowns attacker has joined them on a reported loan deal until the end of the season.
Education
Following the release of “The Preventionist,” a group of CAPs discuss diagnostic uncertainty, second opinions and the future of the field.
Education
A federal judge said that faculty members were being affected in their teaching and research by the Trump administration’s pressure campaign.
Education
A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?
Education
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
Lifestyle
Does Rachel have anything to do with it? Siya Kolisi’s Springbok headshot pics over the years have been critiqued by rugby fans…

Lifestyle
For the multitasker and power user who needs an eye-catching device that does it all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is an unmatched phone.

Lifestyle
The smartphone app is called MyMzansi and digital drivers’ licences are just the tip of the iceberg of the government services available …
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Science/Tech
Japan’s new competition rules are forcing Apple to open the iPhone to third-party app stores, and iOS 26.2 will quietly flip that switch ahead of the December deadline. MacRumors reports: According to a post shared on X by @Tzzlala, iPhones running the beta in Japan are able to install alternative app stores like AltStore PAL and Epic Games, and download apps from them, though Fortnite in-app...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: In a submission for the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report (PDF), Cloudflare warns the U.S. government that site blocking efforts cause widespread disruption to legitimate services. The complaint points to Italy’s automated Piracy Shield system, which reportedly blocked “tens of thousands” of legitimate sites. Meanwhile, overbroad IP...

Science/Tech
The unprecedented pay day will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
Science/Tech
Shareholders approved a plan to grant Mr. Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.

Motoring
CX-30 continues for another year without any mechanical or dynamic alterations.

Motoring
From the A45 S to the AMG GT63 S E Performance, all the three-pointed star’s track monsters will be underpinned by Continental’s SportContact 7 tyre.
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Motoring
The replacement for the limited run First Edition is mainly about cosmetics and additional features, but loses the centre locking differential.
Health
The president’s agreement with drug companies involves a range of prices, depending on dose, product and how you’re paying.
Health
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
Health
President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money.

Health
Nicola Hutton was sentenced to five months in prison after being convicted of a false communication offence.
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.