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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts in East Java
Video showed the moment a pyroclastic cloud full of volcanic gases from Indonesia’s Mount Semeru hit a bridge in Java.

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MP offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge
Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader.

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Serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick guilty of more sex offences
David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence.

South Africa
Modack case postponed after accused Toufeek Brown falls ill
The court has been hearing evidence on the pinging of cell phones by accused, Zane Killian

South Africa
Nkabinde confirms he facilitated meetings between Mchunu and Mogotsi
Brown Mogotsi has always referred to the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as his comrade.

South Africa
Google Launches Gemini 3, Ushering In A New Era Of Agentic AI For South Africa
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant leap forward in making AI truly helpful for everyone in South Africa and across the […]

South Africa
Agentic AI blurs Line Between Tool And Teammate
Agentic AI – systems that can plan, act, and learn independently – is being adopted faster than traditional and generative AI, yet few organisations have developed the management frameworks to keep pace. In less than two years, 35% of companies are already exploring agentic AI, with another 44% of companies planning to deploy it soon. […]

World
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public
The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.

World
Ferry carrying 267 people runs aground in South Korea
The vessel is stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said.
World
News24 | Two Philippines ministers resign amid corruption scandal, but Marcos Jr safe – for now
Two ministers in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s cabinet resigned on Tuesday after being implicated in an ongoing investigation into “ghost” infrastructure and billions of dollars of missing government funds, deepening a crisis facing the country’s government over the corruption scandal.

World
Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president’s low approval rating.

Africa
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Africa
Christians in Nigeria ‘driven from their homes and killed’, Nicki Minaj says
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
‘It would have been better if they’d killed me’: A forgotten war destroying women’s lives
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Business
Cyril Ramaphosa became a billionaire but doesn’t know how to grow the economy
Renowned political economist Moeletsi Mbeki says that Cyril Ramaphosa and other politicians don’t know how to grow South Africa’s economy.

Business
Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia
The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm’s chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker.

Business
Allan Gray fraud warning for South Africa
Allan Gray has highlighted South Africa’s fraud epidemic, and has provided tips for South Africans to stay safe.
Business
Politics
News24 | US warns SA not to issue a G20 statement after summit
The US formally warned SA against pushing for a joint statement at this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg that the Trump administration is boycotting.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi addresses alleged attempt on his life in Vosloorus
Earlier this month, Mogotsi’s survived an alleged assassination in Ekurhuleni.
Politics
News24 | Mchunu’s aide tells MPs he’s ‘no associate’ of Brown Mogotsi in round 2 of testimony
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, met intelligence peddler Brown Mogotsi to facilitate meetings, but maintains they are not close associates.

Politics
DA in Gauteng plans to picket outside Lesufi’s office on Thursday
The DA is demanding criminal charges to be laid against those involved in Tembisa Hospital looting.

Sport
Suspended sentence for Norway’s Schjelderup after sharing illegal video
Norway international Andreas Schjelderup has been given a two-week suspended prison sentence after a Danish court found him guilty of sharing sexual material of two boys under the age of 18.

Sport
Former Ireland international hits out at Springbok star
A former Ireland Test star has bizarrely accused Springbok fullback Damian Willemse of using a ‘Donald Trump-ish rhetoric’.

Sport
Mayambela: Mofokeng is very talented but…
Orlando Pirates ace Relebohile Mofokeng isn’t a sure bet for Bafana Bafana’s Afcon 2025 squad. Mark Mayambela has shared his thoughts on this chat.

Sport
Victor Osimhen to miss CAF Awards 2025 due to hamstring injury
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen will be a notable absentee from the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday, 19 November.
Education
Harvard Will Open a New Inquiry Into Faculty Ties to Epstein
The university is reviewing newly released emails between the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Lawrence H. Summers, a former Harvard president, and others at the institution.
Education
Mozambique: University Challenged to Meet ‘Real Needs’
[AIM] Maputo — Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday challenged Maputo’s Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), the oldest higher education institution in the country, “to meet the real needs of the country and of the world of work’.
Education
Africa: Africa Missions Global Rolls Out Ai Education for Gambia Students
[The Point] The Gambia Chapter of Africa Missions Global has launched an AI Education App for Gambian students to embark on AI learning journey. In this direction, 1000 students across all schools in The Gambia have been offered the opportunity to register for the course paid for by Africa Missions Global (AMG).

Education
Harvard to investigate Larry Summers’s Epstein ties as he exits OpenAI board
Newly released Epstein documents drag the ex-treasury secretary into deeper scrutiny as Harvard widens its review
Harvard is set to launch a new investigation into former university president and Bill Clinton economic adviser Larry Summers about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as it also emerged Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI.
The moves comes after Summers said he would...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Scientists reveal a new skin cancer link – what you need to know
A study reveals the hidden sunburn–skin cancer link. Here’s why this matters for South Africans living under a high UV index.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi and Rachel spark romance rumours after cosy pic
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has sparked romance speculation with a woman who shares the same name and interests as his ex, Rachel Kolisi.
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Science/Tech
19 Best Mac Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed
From a Mac Mini hub to mechanical keyboards, these curated gadgets will upgrade your Mac-powered desktop.
Science/Tech
Chinese University Collected More AI Patents Than MIT, Stanford, Princeton and Harvard Combined
Tsinghua University collected 4,986 AI and machine learning patents between 2005 and the end of 2024. The Beijing institution has received more than 900 patents last year alone. The total exceeds the combined patent count from MIT, Stanford, Princeton and Harvard during the same period. China now accounts for more than half of all active patent families globally in AI and machine learning...

Science/Tech
BTCC Exchange Reports 146% Total Reserve Ratio in November 2025, Reinforcing Industry-Leading Financial Transparency
BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has released its November 2025 Proof of Reserve (PoR) report, showing a strong 146% total reserve ratio that continues to exceed industry standards. The November report reveals solid reserve strength across all major digital assets: Bitcoin (BTC): 162% Ethereum (ETH): 165% Tether (USDT): 160% Cardano (ADA): 150% USD Coin […]

Science/Tech
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2025)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

Motoring
Wraps come off all-new not-for-South Africa Nissan Navara
Known internally as the D27, the first all-new Navara in 11 years will be sold only in Australasia.
Motoring

Motoring
Omoda prices streamlined and re-arranged C5 range
Line-up now spans four models instead of the previous six, but with standard forced assistance and still priced below R350 000.
Motoring

Health
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
Health
This Play Recruited Actors With Anorexia. Was That Ethical?
Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.”

Health
‘Traumatic wait’ for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Health
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.
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.