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What one month of ceasefire in Gaza looks like
The ceasefire was meant to stop Israel’s war on Gaza. But it has only changed its pace.

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US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats after split
The former Trump ally accuses him of trying to intimidate Republicans before US House vote next week over Epstein files.

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Man says shadowy group sending Palestinians out of Gaza has Israeli support
Al-Majd Europe group taking families on buses out of Gaza to Israel’s Ramon Airport – then to unknown destinations.

South Africa
Manhunt for suspects following discovery of four burnt bodies in KZN
Police suspect that the gruesome incident could be related to stock theft

South Africa
Joburg residents urged to avoid rituals in rivers amid heavy rains
The South African Weather Service upgraded its Orange level 5 warning to level 9 for heavy rain.

South Africa
Three suspects arrested for extortion, terrorising Mfuleni community
Police reveal that the arrests follow an intelligence-led operation on Friday.

South Africa
SA farmers brace for season of excessive rainfall
Farmers say excessive rainfall affects livestock by bringing high level of diseases.

World
Nearly 70 schools to close in Australia over fears of asbestos in play sand
Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

World
‘We’re just going to go through this again’: Americans fear second government shutdown
With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.

World
Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime
The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

World
The US will help South Korea build nuclear ‘attack’ submarines – here’s what that means
The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Africa
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Africa
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

Business
Important information for people wanting to leave South Africa
South Africans who have moved abroad are facing new rules when trying to move money out of the country.

Business
Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents
A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges.

Business
‘Dangerous’ new laws gazetted for South Africa
Experts have warned that the new business licensing laws proposed are unworkable and damaging to investment in South Africa.

Business
The truth about Eskom’s diesel use
Eskom has spent R6 billion on diesel in the 2025/2026 financial year to date, a feat that the company insists is a significant achievement.

Politics
ANCYL raises concerns over the country’s escalating unemployment
ANCYL’s Zwelo Masilela noted nepotism as one of the serious problems that needs to be tackled.

Politics
DA’s push to scrap BBBEE excluded from ANC NEC agenda
Earlier this month, the DA launched what it calls the Economic Inclusion Bill for All to replace BEE

Politics
Tensions mount at AD HOC Committee as witnesses face intense srutiny
The hearings resume next week as the committee continues its probe into corruption in SAPS.

Politics
ANCWL reports disputes on first day of conference
The long-awaited three-day conference finally got underway in Middelburg on Friday

Sport
No third Eubank Jr v Benn fight – Bunce
BBC boxing analyst Steve Bunce says he has a “sneaky feeling” there will not be a third fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr

Sport
Makhachev dominates Della Maddalena in UFC win
Islam Makhachev joins the elite list of two-weight champions by beating Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight champion.

Sport
Springbok players who helped complete the Italian job
These Springboks stepped up to stake a claim for future starts under Rassie Erasmus, while these players have had better days at the office.

Sport
Proteas pull off remarkable Test win over India
Simon Harmer lead South Africa to a thrilling win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.
Education
Church and College Leaders Work to Free a Detained Afghan Student
When Ali Faqirzada was detained after a routine asylum hearing in New York, officials from Bard College and the Episcopal Diocese tapped their networks to help.

Education
Judge bars Trump administration from cutting funding to University of California
White House had demanded $1.2bn from UC to restore funding after saying it allowed antisemitism on campus
The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late on Friday in a sharply worded decision.
US district judge Rita Lin in San...
Education
An Economist Asked, How Much Should We Spend to Avoid the A.I. Apocalypse?
The question “at first struck me as too open-ended to be usefully addressed by standard economics,” said Charles Jones of Stanford. He took a shot anyway.
Education
America’s Formula for Greatness Is Under Threat
Education, open markets, trade and immigration transformed the United States into the world’s dominant power, but each is now being weakened.

Lifestyle
Gayton scoops ‘Mampara of the Year’ award
Minister Gayton McKenzie has won the title of ‘Mampara of the Year’ at the Black Twitter Awards that took place over the weekend…

Lifestyle
‘Terrible things are happening’: Springbok billboards erected
Two billboards featuring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi alongside fans and his friends have been erected in South Africa….

Lifestyle
‘Ras Dumisani 2.0’: Singer accused of ‘butchering’ anthem [watch]
The REAL red card recipient? An Italian singer was accused of pulling a ‘Ras Dumisani’ with her anthem performance for the Springboks.
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Science/Tech
‘Holy Winamp! Opera Puts a Music Visualizer Inside Its Browser’
An anonymous reader shared this report from PC World: It won’t whip the llama’s ass, but Opera has added a Spotify visualizer to its latest iteration of its free Opera One browser. Known as Sonic, the visualizer will be part of Opera’s Dynamic Themes, which use the WebGPU standard to employ a dynamic theme that runs in the background of the browser. It’s essentially a shader, which uses your...

Science/Tech
Cape Town’s most dangerous areas use ShotSpotter technology to help police
ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection technology developed a firm based in the United States, which Cape Town says it used to help locate and confiscate illegal firearms.

Science/Tech
Can Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), and XRP recover from October’s market setback? Toobit weighs in
October 2025 was supposed to be “Uptober”: Bitcoin’s golden month. Historically, the Bitcoin price climbs higher on a mix of institutional optimism and retail FOMO, and this year started no differently. BTC surged to a new all-time high near $126,000. But a mix of macro uncertainty, news, and big liquidations shook the crypto market, hitting […]

Science/Tech
4 Best Altcoins to Buy Now – $TAP, $MOBU, ETH, AVAX
Bitcoin’s recent slide below $100K has made the market a bit uneasy, and altcoins have felt the pressure too. Yet for many experienced investors, this is a temporary step back and therefore an opportunity to buy the dip. Right now, a few projects are standing out as solid altcoins to buy: Digitap ($TAP), Mobu ($MOBU), […]

Motoring
BMW iX 60 impresses with real-world range of over 500km
Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

Motoring
New Audi A5 a welcome return to form albeit now for a select few
The ongoing shunning of sedans in favour of SUVs means the replacement for the A4 now has bespoke appeal similar to its also once mainstream rivals, the 3 Series and C-Class.

Motoring
Why Suzuki Grand Vitara’s dependable heart doesn’t skip a beat
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Motoring
Don’t mistake hybrid Chery Tiggo 9 for just another mommy wagon
Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

Health
‘I didn’t tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription’
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Health
Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.
Health
Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.

Health
Our third date was at a fertility clinic – finding love with endometriosis
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.
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.