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India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to meet in javelin final
Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.

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Palestinians march south as Israel ethnically cleanses Gaza City
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza’s north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.

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Asia Cup: Pakistan beat UAE to enter Super Fours; face India on Sunday
After a delayed start, Pakistan bagged a 41-run cricket win in Dubai to qualify for the next round of Asia Cup 2025.

South Africa
Limpopo schools record breakthrough in reading and maths
The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.

South Africa
Firearms allegedly linked to ‘Cat’ Matlala can be connected to 18 cases: SAPS
More charges could be added against Matlala at a later stage.

South Africa
No evidence SANDF Chief flouted Defence Act during Iran trip: Motshekga
Motshekga has defended the Chief of the SANDF in relation to alleged political statements.

South Africa
Lesufi disheartened by deaths of three learners after shack fire
Three girls died after the shack they lived in Phumasilwe Informal Settlement in Tembisa burnt.

World
Trump arrives in the U.K. The reaction, like America, is divided
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Member of Parliament Ed Davey about his decision to boycott the state dinner with President Trump.

World
Russia gives Ukrainian kids military training and reeducation, Yale researchers find
The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia’s network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.
World
News24 | Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique’s rivers
In the Mozambican province of Manica, illegal gold miners are causing environmental damage while posing a serious threat to human and animal life. Environmentalists and government authorities are sounding the alarm.
World
News24 | At least 50 Sudanese refugees die in boat fire off Libya coast
At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organization for Migration spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday.

Africa
Chebet focused on ‘crazy dream’ of historic double in Tokyo
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Africa
Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger – reports
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

Africa
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Mpina’s removal from Tanzania’s presidential race boosts Samia’s reelection chances
Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race. The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]
Business
Business

Business
The South African who went from being a security guard to managing over R7 billion
Zwelakhe Mnguni went from a job as a security guard to co-founding an asset management company that today oversees around R7.2 billion in assets.

Business
Former Springbok captain’s company sold to security giant headed by another former Springbok
Springbok legend John Smit is the CEO of SSG Holdings, which is being sold to Fidelity Services Group, whose CEO, Wahl Bartmann, is also a former Springbok.

Politics
Mchunu unauthorised to disband political killings team: Mkhwanazi
The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the Madlanga Commission Inquiry.

Politics
Mkhwanazi warns of total collapse of criminal justice system
Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.

Politics
Mkhwanazi defends motives for going public to expose systemic issues
Motau says in phase three, Mkhwanazi will be recalled back, where his testimony will be tested.

Politics
MKP calls for postponement of Madlanga Commission
The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Sport
‘Who says no to Benfica?’ – Mourinho arrives for talks
Jose Mourinho says he is close to being appointed Benfica manager after arriving in Lisbon for talks with the Portuguese club.

Sport
Sabotage and toenails – Eubank Jr and Hearn clash
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr met at a news conference in London on Wednesday.

Sport
US sprinter Kerley joins Enhanced Games
Olympic bronze medallist Fred Kerley becomes the first track athlete and American male to join the controversial event.

Sport
Rovers boss Savage ‘miles away’ from managing Wales
Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage says he is “miles away” from being Wales boss, but would like to do so one day.
Education
Liberia: Govt Injects U.S.$550k to Stabilize UL Operations
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has injected US$550,000 into the operations of the University of Liberia (UL), a move widely regarded as a crucial step in stabilizing the institution and ensuring the smooth continuation of the Academic Year 2024/2025.
Education
Liberia: Students Share Their Vacation Job Experiences At AML
[New Dawn] Several students assigned to vacation jobs in different sectors across Nimba County have expressed excitement about the opportunity to experience real work environments.
Education
Uganda: Celebratingaga Khan’s Contributions to Uganda
[Nile Post] I am writing as a Cavendish university student from Uganda to show my sincere appreciation for your revolutionary investments and inspiring leadership in Uganda. Leaders like you who combine expertise in business with deep empathy are the reason Uganda develops.
Education
What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Lifestyle
Celebrated Spanish chef to open ‘kelp-inspired’ restaurant in Cape Town
Renowned Spanish chef Ángel León will open Amura, his first restaurant outside of Spain, this December at the Mount Nelson.

Lifestyle
Beauty and the Bester: Katlego Bereng’s mother reacts
Monica Matsie shares her grief, trauma, and unanswered questions as her family struggles to cope with Katlego’s tragic death.

Lifestyle
Cardi B confirms she’s pregnant with Stefon Diggs’ child
Cardi B reveals she’s expecting her fourth child with Stefon Diggs. She also opens up about balancing pregnancy while preparing new music.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
Jesse Clegg and Msaki to drop first single from joint project featuring Sjava
The single will be released this Friday.
Science/Tech
Gemini AI Solves Coding Problem That Stumped 139 Human Teams At ICPC World Finals
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Like the rest of its Big Tech cadre, Google has spent lavishly on developing generative AI models. Google’s AI can clean up your text messages and summarize the web, but the company is constantly looking to prove that its generative AI has true intelligence. The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) helps make the point....
Science/Tech
Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
Governments worldwide are implementing heat protection laws as 2.4 billion workers face extreme temperature exposure and 19,000 die annually from heat-related workplace injuries, according to a World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization report. Japan imposed $3,400 fines for employers failing to provide cooling measures when wet-bulb temperatures reach 28C. Singapore...

Science/Tech
Fired CDC Director Says RFK Jr. Pressured Her to Blindly Approve Vaccine Changes
Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.
Science/Tech
AI’s Ability To Displace Jobs is Advancing Quickly, Anthropic CEO Says
The ability of AI displace humans at various tasks is accelerating quickly, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said at an Axios event on Wednesday. From the report: Amodei and others have previously warned of the possibility that up to half of white-collar jobs could be wiped out by AI over the next five years. The speed of that displacement could require government intervention to help support the...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Black styling pack handed to Ford Ranger XLT and Everest Sport
Fully approved by the Blue Oval, the appearance packages are dealer-fitted options available before a vehicle’s delivery.
Health
Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy
The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

Health
AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

Health
IT issues expected to continue for second day at hospitals
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments are being cancelled for Thursday.
Health
Trump Wants States to Force More Drug Users Into Rehab: What to Know
The president wants to enforce involuntary commitment laws for severe drug use. But rehab is expensive, without enough beds for those who seek it.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.