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Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
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The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.

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World Meteorological Organisation dubs slow-moving Melissa the ‘storm of the century’ as Cuba braces for impact.

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British’s Cameron Norrie stuns world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a gritty comeback in the second round at the Paris Masters.

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A Met Police sergeant was found guilty of gross misconduct over behaviour filmed in an undercover report by Panorama.

South Africa
Resident Thuli Ncgobo described the cousins as vibrant, outspoken, and inseparable young women.
South Africa
A culpable homicide case has been opened at Seshego police station following the death of a three-year-old girl, who was found locked inside a vehicle on Monday.

South Africa
Amber Lee Hughes was convicted of premeditated murder and rape in August.

South Africa
Ekurhuleni police arrest man with cache of explosives and military gear

World
Israel has strengthened its security with a series of sweeping military victories in the past two years. It has also become far more isolated internationally, with no clear path ahead.
World
Rising floodwater and extreme winds hit Jamaica on Tuesday as the Caribbean island braced for the imminent landfall of Hurricane Melissa, and officials pleaded with residents to take shelter.

World
Ukraine’s president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.

World
The Caribbean storm — among the most powerful in history, with 185 mph winds — is expected to bring flash-flooding and landslides as it slowly moves across the island and heads north toward Cuba.

Africa
Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

Africa
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

Africa
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

Business
A new centre in Belfast will provide free, high-quality tuition and wellbeing support to pupils across the city.
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Business
Free energy saving gadgets as well as advice about finances are being offered by experts.

Politics
The party launched the bill last week, giving the public 30 days to comment and make submissions.

Politics
She argues that black people get better services where her party is in control

Politics
South Africans have been urged to consider merit and performance when voting next year.

Politics
The commission is determining if improper influence hindered the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes

Sport
Tom Aspinall still has no vision in his right eye three days after headlining UFC 321, says the heavyweight champion’s father.

Sport
The Ifab – football’s lawmakers – has discussed placing a countdown on throw-ins and goal-kicks to stop timewasting.

Sport
Fabio Wardley describes himself as the “danger man” of heavyweight boxing and has urged champion Oleksandr Usyk to face him next.

Sport
Speaking to BBC Sport’s Kal Sajad, WBO interim heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley says he would like to face undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk next, following his victory against Joseph Parker.
Education
The mayoral candidate has said his education was formative. But critics say that his degree exemplifies how colleges steep students in leftist dogma.

Education
16 other states have sued the White House over the federal program, saying it’s trampling on authority of Congress
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At least 11 states and two territories are capitulating to a recent demand from the Trump administration to strip references to gender identity and the existence of transgender and non-binary people from a federal sex education program, officials...
Education
[Nile Post] The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, has urged graduates to embrace innovation and digital literacy as key drivers of transformation in today’s fast-evolving world.
Education
[Nile Post] A Kampala school director who allegedly set and administered his own fake Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) to unsuspecting pupils in 2020 has been arrested after evading police for two years.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has liked a comment calling out her ex, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, as ‘evil’ amid a post hinting at his unfaithfulness…
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Science/Tech
The best altcoins to invest in are sparking major buzz as investors look for projects that combine utility, hype, and strong returns. Crypto markets are heating up again, and altcoins are stealing the spotlight from Bitcoin. The race to find the next big mover is on, and early entries could see explosive upside. This list […]
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A cyclist who received severe third-degree burns to his head after being struck by a drunk driver has been fitted with a printed 3D face. The Guardian: Dave Richards, 75, was given a 3D prosthetic by the NHS that fits the space on his face and mimics his hair colour, eye colour and skin. […] While recovering, he was referred to reconstructive prosthetics, which has opened the Bristol 3D medical...
Science/Tech
Nearly nine in ten Windows games can now run on Linux systems, according to data from ProtonDB compiled by Boiling Steam. The gains came through work by developers of WINE and Proton translation layers and through interest in hardware like the Steam Deck. ProtonDB tracks games across five categories. Platinum-rated games run perfectly without adjustment. Gold titles need minor tweaks. Silver...
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Humanity has failed to limit global heating to 1.5C and must change course immediately, the secretary general of the UN has warned. From a report: In his only interview before next month’s Cop30 climate summit, Antonio Guterres acknowledged it is now “inevitable” that humanity will overshoot the target in the Paris climate agreement, with “devastating consequences” for the world. He urged the...
Motoring

Motoring
Amphibious G700 was announced as being on the cards of the local market at Jetour’s main Worldwide Travel conference last year.

Motoring
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
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Health
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
Health
Sliced Bread looks into the chemical reaction that happens – and whether it’s harmful.
Health
The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.

Health
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.
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.
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The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
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Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.