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US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks
Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.

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Key China spy case witness removed reference to ‘enemy’ from evidence under Tories
Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term “enemy” was removed from a draft statement in 2023.

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TikTok star HSTikkyTokky admits driving offences
Harrison Sullivan had been wanted by Surrey Police in connection with a car crash in Virginia Water.

South Africa
Hillary Gardee murder trial postponed to October 28
Hillary Gardee was kidnapped and murdered in 2022, her body was found outside a plantation.

South Africa
Gcaleka outlines recommendations for ‘AmaPanyaza’ reclassification
Lesufi had no legal basis on which to recruit, train or deploy the wardens for police duties.

South Africa
WC police re-arrest two of four suspects who escaped police custody
The escapees were detained at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court awaiting their court appearance.

South Africa
Missing Jerry Boschoga was at Matlala’s premises: Witness C
He strongly believes that the sheet that was used to tie Boshoga in the ransom video

World
Huge noise then I yelled to get out – Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

World
Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Daniel Noboa claims three highly-concentrated toxic substances were found in gifts he was given.

World
Slow-motion footage reveals secrets of snake bites
Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest.

World
Watch: UN official says Gaza ruins ‘like Hiroshima’
Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher talk to the BBC about scenes of despair he witnessed on a recent trip to the costal enclave.

Africa
We won’t accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

Africa
Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.

Africa
Nigerian separatist leader sacks lawyers at start of his defence in court
Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.

Business
Disaster for South Africa with 40,000 more jobs on the line
The Reserve Bank warns that the ongoing US tariffs on local exports and the end of AGOA will eat away at already low growth and cost thousands more jobs in the coming months.

Business
Make Black Friday 2025 a success – Advertise on BusinessTech
Black Friday is on the way, and BusinessTech is ready to help you crush your marketing goals during this important time.

Business
Petrol price joy for South Africa in November
As we approach the last full week of October, fuel price recoveries are settled in the black, pointing to sizeable cuts for both petrol and diesel in November.

Business
South Africa’s largest gold miner officially takes over international company
Harmony Gold has finalised the deal to buy MAC Copper, joining a long list of mining giants pushing into copper.

Politics
Phiyega’s appointment was an attempt to weaken SAPS: Cele
Who was leading at the time? Zuma was President. So, it was under the Zuma administration”

Politics
Some Ad Hoc Committee members call for Mkhwanazi to apologise to Cele
Mkhwanazi had made allegations about Bheki Cele receiving money from Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Politics
News24 | After marching against Madlanga Commission, MKP waxes lyrical about Mkhwanazi’s testimony
The MK Party’s denunciation of the Madlanga Commission probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system came into sharp focus during a press briefing on Thursday.

Politics
Zuma to consult lawyers on Arms Deal legal fees payback ruling
Zuma says he and his legal team will make a decision about the court order in due course.

Sport
Pirates should forget about the Champions League and focus on Betway Premiership
Orlando Pirates have won their past six league matches but will their CAF Champions Leagu ambitions make them lose focus?

Sport
Tynecastle showdown, eyes on Rohl & Kildje in focus
A top-of-the-table clash, Danny Rohl’s Ibrox bow and a certain Hibernian striker are BBC Scotland’s weekend Premiership picks.

Sport
LIVE SCORING | URC: Bulls v Glasgow Warriors
Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Glasgow Warriors in what should be a blockbuster URC battle on Friday night.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker open to a return to Naturena
Kaizer Chiefs have offloaded a plethora of stars in recent season, but at least one of them is said to be open to a return to Naturena.
Education
Sudan: Minister of Cabinet Affairs Commends Gadaref University’s Role in Community Development
[SNA] Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Lamya Abdelgafar commended the significant role played by Gadaref University in community development and in providing qualified cadres in various fields.
Education
Liberia: Rep. Marie Johnson Pushes Student Loan Bill to Boost Access to Higher Education
[Liberian Investigator] Grand Gedeh County District #2 Representative Marie G. Johnson has submitted to the House of Representatives a bill seeking the establishment of a national student loan program to help Liberians pursue higher education amid growing economic hardship.
Education
Uganda: Pupils Thrilled As Equity Bank Hands Over Bus to Nabumali Boarding Primary School
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale — It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus.

Education
Why we’re holding a teach-in about American history at the Smithsonian | Kellie Carter Jackson and Nicole Hemmer
Podcasters, professors, journalists and ordinary citizens will gather in Washington as the Trump regime wages war on history
On 26 October, podcasters, professors, journalists and ordinary citizens will gather on the steps of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for a teach-in in defense of history and museums.
The teach-in comes at a moment when the Smithsonian system faces...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Best destinations abroad for South Africans on a budget
Looking for your next holiday destination without breaking the bank? These holiday hotspots are perfect for South Africans on a budget.
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Science/Tech
Dell Tower Plus Review: A Hybrid Work and Gaming Desktop
The Dell Tower Plus is a desktop PC that balances performance, accessibility, and style surprisingly well.

Science/Tech
ITWeb TV: Malatsi vows to finalise SA’s AI policy
South Africa is getting closer to a finalised national artificial intelligence policy, confirms communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi.

Science/Tech
JSE to wave goodbye to MultiChoice in December
MultiChoice’s run as a public company is drawing to a close, with its ticker set to blink for the last time on 10 December.

Science/Tech
The Best Audio Interfaces of 2025: Universal Audio and More
We’ve tested dozens of the most popular USB audio interfaces and found the best sounding and easiest to use in your home studio.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Brad Binder in a struggle to avoid his worst MotoGP season
Red Bull KTM man has only finished outside the top 10 once – his rookie season in 2020.

Motoring
Aarto rollout to end era of unpaid traffic fines
A national rollout of the Aarto system will link municipalities, blocking licence renewals for unpaid fines.

Health
Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the “scientific rationale” behind the treatment.

Health
Local health hubs at risk as community services under strain
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

Health
Home fined after two disabled residents drowned
A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.
Health
Ruth A. Lawrence, Doctor Who Championed Breastfeeding, Is Dead at 101
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.