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Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.
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The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.
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World Cup spot up for grabs as Morocco and Banyana lock horns in Rabat on Saturday

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Nearly 3.7-million Afghan children are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition this year

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Chelsea are closing in on an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for defender Pep Chavarria.

South Africa
The trial has seen more than 20 witnesses taking the stand.

South Africa
He was arrested after a video of the aftermath of the incident went viral in April this year.

South Africa
Madlanga Commission is examining the arrest of Dumisani Khumalo and six other officials.

South Africa
It is the second time that the musician has approached the court seeking bail.

World
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

World
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

World
The head of Kyiv’s military administration says Russia is “once again massively attacking” and has hit residential buildings.

World
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Africa
The world’s oldest leader, 93, has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Africa
Relatives describe the mother as “the family’s pride and joy”.

Africa
The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

Africa
There are fears of a return to full-scale conflict in Tigray as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.

Business
Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.

Business
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

Business
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

Business
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London’s marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

Politics
The party has also dismissed reports suggesting it has received a forensic report.

Politics
This is according to IDAC Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Peter Serunye.

Politics
ANC in Northern Cape convene an urgent PEC to deal with MEC’s resignation.

Politics
Deputy President Paul Mahatile will be back at work soon.

Sport
Bouldering helped Mary Falconer deal with the loss of her mother and could also set her on the path of becoming an Olympian.

Sport
Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.

Sport
The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) grants an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his shirt after signing for Colo Colo.

Sport
Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?
Education
The professor, a longtime critic of the university, was among 19 educators who lost their positions as the institution navigated financial woes.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Fruitless R4m spent on now unused rural school builds, highlighting school infrastructure failures as pupils migrate to Gauteng and the Western Cape, worsening urban overcrowding.

Education
I was the top student in my university class but when the Taliban took Afghanistan again I was forced to marry and my dreams of being a pilot ended
On my last day of school it seemed years of effort were now contained in one small piece of paper. Everyone was happy at graduation, holding our certificates, each of us had a different road ahead. Friends wanted to study medicine, civil engineering...
Education
[Liberian Observer] Former Liberian international footballer and internationally recognised youth development specialist Albert Stages Kamara has officially launched his fifth elite sports academy, Power Sports International Academy (PSIA), in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Lifestyle
A Port Elizabeth woman who accused Home Affairs officials of seeking a bribe to skip the queue has spoken out about her experience…

Lifestyle
The fate of the last three elephants living in a traditional South African zoo now rests in the hands of the courts.

Lifestyle
Perez Hilton has been recovering from a massive medical scare earlier this year.

Lifestyle
These South African content creators truly showed up for Grace Mondlana in the hospital following a health scare.

Entertainment
Subtle exterior changes contrasts a powerful engine and new gearbox, plus revised trim level names with more features at a lower starting price.

Entertainment
The Springboks will be playing extra Tests, away against Argentina and Australia before and after Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

Entertainment
Putting down the phone and taking up a hobby could benefit mental health more than endless scrolling, Here’s why creativity restores the mind.

Entertainment
South Africa will now travel to Rabat for a showdown with host nation Morocco.

Science/Tech
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?

Science/Tech
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, one of South Africa’s most established retailers is taking a notably different path. Lewis — the country’s largest furniture chain, valued at R4.5 billion on the JSE — has drawn a clear line in the sand: technology should support workers, not replace them. In an era where automation often signals […]

Science/Tech
The JSE is building software faster at an accelerated rate as it works towards a pan-African digital marketplace by 2031.

Science/Tech
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
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Health
Former agricultural land is turned into a public park in Plymouth, the National Trust says.

Health
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
Health
Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, the department said.
Health
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.