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Africa facing $10bn to $20bn economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Humanitarian crisis looms in vulnerable countries amid mass displacement fears
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Humanitarian crisis looms in vulnerable countries amid mass displacement fears

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His agent pays tribute to the “multi-talented” broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
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Indian authorities have suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in an eastern state over the weekend, the latest flashpoint in a wave of youth protests that forced the federal education minister to resign.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.

South Africa
Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo has accused Judge President Selby Mbenenge of sexual harassment.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Andrea Johnson’s resignation as Idac head.
South Africa
Over 1000 suspects nabbed in police operations
Over 1000 suspects were nabbed in Operation Shanela II in the Free State in the past week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Shanela is aimed at eradicating criminal elements and removing illegal drugs from communities.
“The high-density and multidisciplinary operations conducted throughout the province between 20 July...
South Africa
Banyana Banyana to face Tanzania at WAFCON 2026
Banyana Banyana will face Tanzania in their opening CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) match on Monday evening at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
Banyana Banyana head coach, Dr Desiree Ellis. said the opening match is crucial, as it will set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
On the South African...

World
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

World
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

World
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

World
Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.

Africa
Leading African para-athletes say the inclusive nature of the Games’ integrated schedule is helping to changes attitudes towards disability on the continent.

Africa
As the biggest ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

Africa
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Africa
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Business
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

Politics
Amos Masondo was the City of Johannesburg’s mayor from 2001 to 2011.

Politics
The week long programme also serves as a key build-up to the 46th Ordinary Summit.

Politics
Johnson faced a grilling last week as evidence raised questions on IDAC’s credibility.

Politics
The DA says it is already challenging section 15A and the minister’s power to prescribe targets.

Sport
Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell said the club would like to keep Smoothy but he’s been released on compassionate grounds.

Sport
The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari’s performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively.

Sport
Images are released of a man thought to have attacked another man at the World Darts Championship.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that the 2025/26 PSL Awards will be broadcast live on DStv on Monday evening.
Education
[African Arguments] The war in Tigray did not only destroy lives, homes, hospitals and livelihoods. It also attacked the foundations of the region’s future by depriving an entire generation of children of education.

Education
Exclusive: Experts say policy could also cause shortages of school teachers and drive some universities to bankruptcy
Reform UK’s plan to make employers pay an annual levy for overseas staff would harm the NHS and social care, cause a shortage of schoolteachers, and could push some universities into bankruptcy, experts have warned.
Nigel Farage’s party has pledged a “migrant worker...
Education
A college fraternity member was paddled so severely during hazing rituals that he suffered kidney damage and nearly died.

Education
PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to power
Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts
Like 20 British prime ministers before him, Andy Burnham’s new cabinet minister for AI, Kanishka Narayan, went to Eton. After graduating from the country’s most elite private school, Narayan...
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Entertainment
Le Clos has repeatedly delivered at major international championships throughout his career.

Entertainment
‘The JSC resolved to advise the president to suspend Judge President Mbenenge from his duties pending the decision of the National Assembly.’

Entertainment
Farmers are now able to administer vaccines through an online system.

Entertainment
Sibiya said she enjoyed taking part in the competition.

Science/Tech
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.

Science/Tech
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.

Science/Tech
The company kicks off its 2027 financial year with stronger revenue growth, buoyed by an improving performance in South Africa and continued momentum in Egypt.
Science/Tech
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
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Motoring
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Health
The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in “substantial change” to the social care system.

Health
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

Health
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is “hitting the ground running”.
Health
These specialized units can help keep older patients out of the hospital, lower their health care costs and more.