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Syria detains members of security forces over Suwayda violence
Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.
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Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.

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Jannik Sinner signs off his 2025 season in style by overcoming world number one Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets to defend his ATP Finals crown in Turin.

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Wilmer “Pipo” Chavarria was the head of one of the country’s most notorious drug gangs in Ecuador.

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Referendum asks whether to lift constitutional ban as President Daniel Noboa seeks US help against cartels.

South Africa
The ruling further stated that the investigating body should pay the legal costs.

South Africa
There are threats to shut down the N2 between Durban and Richards Bay in a land dispute at Dukuduku

South Africa
Four people died following a head-on collision between two vehicles on the R38 road in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
Ramaphosa told the ANC NEC that if he is asked to resign, he will.

World
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas

World
The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

World
Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

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

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
As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace’s Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

Business
There are calls within the ANC to oust Cyril Ramaphosa, disband the NEC, and replace the leadership with a national task team led by former president Thabo Mbeki.

Business
The Western Province Preparatory School is one of only two South African prep schools to be ranked among the top 100 in the world.

Business
Virgin Active was only a small chain in the UK when Nelson Mandela asked billionaire Richard Branson to save the struggling Health & Racquet Club chain.

Business
The Environmental Audit Committee found the government’s measures are not enough to meet targets.

Politics
The ANC reaffirms its steadfast confidence in the leadership of Oscar Mabuyane

Politics
The league was briefing the media on the side-lines of the three- day ANC NEC in Germiston

Politics
ANCYL’s Zwelo Masilela noted nepotism as one of the serious problems that needs to be tackled.

Politics
Earlier this month, the DA launched what it calls the Economic Inclusion Bill for All to replace BEE

Sport
England boss Thomas Tuchel said “behaviour is key” and he “will review” Jude Bellingham’s reaction to being substituted against Albania.

Sport
Scotland showed their soft underbelly once more during their defeat by Argentina, writes Andy Burke.

Sport
Arsenal failed to score against their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, despite attempts from Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith.

Sport
Bafana Bafana’s 3–1 victory over Zambia revealed an undeniable swing: Mohau Nkota is quickly forcing his way into Hugo Broos’ plans.
Education
James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.
Education
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
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.

Lifestyle
NOT music to our ears? These singers are accused of butchering the South African national anthems sung before a Springbok match…

Lifestyle
Afrikaner refugee Errol Langton claims there is a ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, in CNN documentary MisinfoNation….

Lifestyle
The wife of Springbok Franco Mostert has sung his praises after he was controversially given a red card in the match against Italy…

Lifestyle
Former Carte Blanche anchor Ruda Landmand has dismissed claims that Afrikaner South Africans are ‘victims’ of racial persecution…
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Science/Tech
Purple Group and EasyEquities chief executive Charles Savage said they are extremely optimistic about the company’s growth and future.
Science/Tech
CNN profiled the non-profit Internet Archive today — and included this tidbit about how they archive parts of the internet that are now “tucked in conversations with AI chatbots.”The rise of artificial intelligence and AI chatbots means the Internet Archive is changing how it records the history of the internet. In addition to web pages, the Internet Archive now captures AI-generated content,...
Science/Tech
Tech entrepreneur/blogger Anil Dash has been critical of AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas. (He’s written that Atlas “substitutes its own AI-generated content for the web, but it looks like it’s showing you the web,” while its prompt-based/command-line interface resembles a clunky text adventure, and it’s true purpose seems to be ingesting more training data.) And at the Mozilla Festival in Spain,...
Science/Tech
Residential utility bills in America “rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period in the previous year,” reports CNBC, citing statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration:The reasons for price increases are often complex and vary by region. But in at least three states with high concentrations of data centers, electric bills climbed much faster than the...

Motoring
Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

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.

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.