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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Two Singaporeans missing for days were confirmed dead on Sunday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s Halmahera island

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Fitzpatrick surges into lead as McIlroy falters
Alex Fitzpatrick hits a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

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Defiant Dubois sheds quitter tag to write new narrative
Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.

South Africa
Santam, SAWS partner to bolster SA’s early warning systems
The partnership seeks to improve SA’s defence against climate-related disasters.

South Africa
Mantashe urges Steelpoort communities to help fight illegal mining
Mantashe has encouraged residents to report illegal mining operations

South Africa
Stellenbosch study could transform crop protection in South Africa
The study is in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council.

South Africa
Nel says Phala Phala ruling shows strength of SA constitution
Nel says ruling shows that the constitution is a strong and robust legal document.

World
Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.

World
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

World
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

World
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
BBC’s Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Africa
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Business
The petrol station that has a family of white rhinos in South Africa
A petrol station situated on the N4 highway is home to a family of white rhinos, amongst other animals such as buffalo, zebras, and various antelope.

Business
Knives are out for Ramaphosa, and level 8 double blow for Cape Town
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Business
Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

Business
Small South African town where people earn R124,000 a month produces the rarest coffee in the world
A small affluent town in KwaZulu-Natal is a key site for the cultivation and production of the rarest coffee in the world.

Politics
Struggle icon Dr Matjoa praised for dedication to liberation
Dr. Matjoa was the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s legendary “12 Disciples”

Politics
Sithembiso Ngema elected new DA KZN leader
Ngema replaces the outgoing leader Francois Rodgers.

Politics
DA open to Phala Phala impeachment process
DA says it will participate in any Phala Phala impeachment process.

Politics
Hill-Lewis targets service delivery failures in KZN
Hill-Lewis addressed the party’s provincial congress in Durban on Saturday

Sport
Sundowns coach Cardoso blasts authorities before CAF final
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso used his post-match interview on Saturday to send a strong message ahead of the CAF Champions League final against ASFAR.

Sport
Orlando Pirates star puts pressure on Hugo Broos
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has written his name into PSL history after registering his 19th clean sheet of the season.

Sport
Ireland ‘still hungry to get better’ – Bemand
A lot has changed in the past two years for Scott Bemand and his youthful Ireland squad.

Sport
Strickland upsets Chimaev to win middleweight title
Sean Strickland upsets Khamzat Chimaev to win by split decision and claim the middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey.

Education
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without “urgent action”.

Education
‘It’s about recognising our role in history’: Bradford exhibition to revisit live Somali display
At the city’s Great Exhibition of 1904, 57 Somali men, women and children cooked, weaved and danced for visitors
It was, the posters said, a rare chance to see a “little known but interesting people”: a live display of 57 Somali men, women and children who cooked, weaved and danced for the entertainment of hundreds of thousands of Edwardians who flocked to Yorkshire to see them.
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Education
The New Harvard Trend? Getting Punched in the Face.
Harvard’s boxing club is drawing new members. So are boxing clubs at other colleges, as students look for real-life connection.
Education
Mahmoud Khalil Hurtles Toward Potential Deportation as U.S. Speeds Case
A key judicial decision in Mr. Khalil’s immigration case was expedited significantly and included the recusal of multiple judges.

Lifestyle
Stranded whale carcass on Western Cape beach returns to sea
The whale carcass, which recently washed ashore at Gwaing River Mouth and Beach, has now been reclaimed by the sea.

Lifestyle
Simon’s Town Festival: Adventure, history and fun awaits
In just several days, Simon’s Town will come alive with a fun-filled festival. Here’s everything you need to know about the event!

Lifestyle
Zim TikToker faces backlash over Top Billing presenter audition
Zimbabwean-born TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi has come under fire over his presenter audition tape for luxury lifestyle show, Top Billing.

Lifestyle
Tyla to perform at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Mzansi to Mexico: South African superstar Tyla will perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Bafana Bafana’s first match.

Entertainment
Jan Serfontein reveals retirement decision ‘gnawed’ at him
“I asked myself if it’s still worth it to put my body through this, I have two little daughters. I want to play tennis with them someday. I want to run with them. I want to chase and catch them. I still want to play a lot with them.”

Entertainment
‘She was treated like a slave’: Social development worker’s lawyer claims Tolashe lied to parliament
‘The woman was never at one of the minister’s official houses. There was never, ever an agreement that she would work in an official residence.’

Entertainment
VIDEO: Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 9’s safety tested in three-way crash
Crash test findings come after the pre-facelift Tiggo 7 Pro was given two stars by the Automobile Association (AA).

Entertainment
When injured Hooker could be back in action
Hooker suffered the injury after Ospreys wing Luke Morgan dived onto him after he had already scored a try.
Science/Tech
NYT: ‘Meta’s Embrace of AI Is Making Its Employees Miserable’
“Meta’s embrace of AI is making its employees miserable,” reports the New York Times. And “After Meta said late last month that it would start tracking employees’ computer use, hundreds of workers spoke up.” (One employee even told Meta’s CTO in an internal post, “Your callousness to the concerns of your own employees is concerning.” In an internal post last month, Meta told its U.S. employees...
Science/Tech
‘Changing of the Guard’? AMD, Intel, and Micron Soar While Nvidia Lags
While Nvidia has dominated the “infrastructure boom” since 2022’s launch of ChatGPT and “the generative AI craze,” CNBC writes that “This week offered the starkest illustration yet of what MIzuho analyst Jordan Klein said could be a ‘changing of the guard in AI.'”Chipmakers Advanced Micro Devices and Intel notched gains of about 25%, while memory maker Micron jumped more than 37% and...
Science/Tech
Open Source Registries Join Linux Foundation Working Group to Address Machine-Generated Traffic
Under the nonprofit Linux Foundation, “a new Sustaining Package Registries Working Group will seek to identify concrete funding, governance, and security practices,” reports ZDNet, “to keep code flowing as download counts grow…. Because software builds, continuous integration pipelines, and AI systems hammer registries at machine speed rather than human speed, the sites can’t keep up. “That...
Science/Tech
Will Maryland’s Utility Bills Increase $1.6B to Support Other States’ Datacenters?
To upgrade its grid for data centers, PJM Interconnection (which serves 13 states) plans to spend $22 billion — and charge nearly $2 billion of that to customers in Maryland, argues Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel. The money “will be recovered in rates for decades” and “drive up Maryland customer bills by $1.6 billion over the next ten years alone,” they said Friday, announcing an...

Motoring
South Africa’s world-class race track that used to host Formula One
Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
The company that bought 30% of South Africa’s diesel
Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Motoring
New exclusive Range Rovers announced for South Africa – Pricing and features
Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

Motoring
More petrol price relief for certain motorists in South Africa
FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.
Health
Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.
Health
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
Health
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
Health
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.