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South Korean actress and K-pop star fights off home intruder
The star and her mother physically subdued a man who broke into her home with a weapon, according to South Korean media.
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The star and her mother physically subdued a man who broke into her home with a weapon, according to South Korean media.

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Israeli air raids have taken place in southern Gaza as well as Gaza City.

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“It’s fantastic because it’s eco-friendly…We’re not burning any gases,” says Terrence Bridges.

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Here are the key events from day 1,361 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

South Africa
Farmers say excessive rainfall affects livestock by bringing high level of diseases.

South Africa
The South African Weather Service has upgraded its Orange Level 5 warning for heavy downpours

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the late Dr. Franklin Sonn inspired the young lives entrusted to him.

South Africa
SAWS has further issued a yellow level four warning for the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

World
With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.

World
The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

World
The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

World
State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

Africa
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Africa
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

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

Business
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.

Business
The new Shopping at Eastway centre next to Midstream Estates will feature a Woolworths and Checkers.

Business
New data shows that the times of the day when most hijackings occur have shifted.

Politics
The hearings resume next week as the committee continues its probe into corruption in SAPS.

Politics
The long-awaited three-day conference finally got underway in Middelburg on Friday

Politics
Kubayi says the ANC need to go back to basics and solve community issues.

Politics
The party has also announced that Des van Rooyen will be the acting Parliamentary leader.

Sport
Chris Eubank Jr reacts to his loss to Conor Benn in their rematch.

Sport
Mack Hansen’s hat-trick inspires Ireland to a 46-19 win over Australia as the Irish respond to Andy Farrell’s demand for improvement.

Sport
Watch highlights as Scotland lose 3-2 in Greece but still have hope of automatic qualification for next summer’s World Cup after Denmark are held to a 2-2 draw by Belarus.

Sport
Defending champion Luke Littler comes from behind to beat Josh Rock and reach the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.

Education
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
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
Education, open markets, trade and immigration transformed the United States into the world’s dominant power, but each is now being weakened.
Education
Louisiana lawmakers tried a novel strategy for raising revenue, a model that proponents say might work more broadly.

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

Lifestyle
Two billboards featuring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi alongside fans and his friends have been erected in South Africa….

Lifestyle
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
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
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), […]
Science/Tech
It’s been trying to measure the popularity of programming languages since 2000 using metrics like the number of engineers, courses, and third-party vendors. And “The November 2025 TIOBE Index brings another twist below Python’s familiar lead,” writes TechRepublic. “C solidifies its position as runner-up, C++ and Java lose some ground, and C# moves sharply upward, narrowing the gap with Java to...

Science/Tech
The renewal backlog is close to being cleared, a backup printer is on the horizon, and there are early signs that a legal dispute over a new printer will not drag on beyond January 2026.

Motoring
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
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Motoring
Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

Motoring
It has a 2.0-litre turbo engine, but that is not used for powering the wheels.

Health
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Health
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.
Health
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.

Health
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.
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.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.