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Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather “basic information”.
FRIDAY, 04 JULY 2025, 02:22
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The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather “basic information”.
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The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
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With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer’s top team met their pledges?
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The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
South Africa
Dr. Mello is expected to assess the use of emojis and the disputed images in the communication.
South Africa
Two of the fatal shooting incidents occurred in Tafelsig and Town Centre.
South Africa
Assegai was killed in October 2022 after Zwakala accused him of stealing his son’s cellphone.
South Africa
EMS Spokesperson William Ntladi says the actual cause of the fire is unknown.
World
The Pentagon is halting the delivery of some U.S. weapons to Ukraine that are crucial in its battle against Russia. This comes at a time when Russia has stepped up its attacks against Ukraine.
World
A UK government move to ban the Palestine Action campaign group under anti-terror laws cleared parliament on Thursday but faces a court challenge to stop the proscription becoming law.
World
British domestic spy agency in trouble over lies told to courts
World
The reality of China’s efforts to lead in two important tech sectors. In artificial intelligence, control of the data needed to train new models could dictate where the industry is able to expand fastest. And a price war in China’s electric vehicle industry.
Africa
His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.
Africa
Botswana’s Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.
Africa
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
Africa
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
Business
Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify – without anyone even being sure if it’s real.
Business
Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.
Business
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
Business
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Politics
Former Deputy President Mabuza will receive a Category 2 State Funeral
Politics
Various political parties have sent their condolences former President, David Mabuza’s family.
Politics
Manamela took a swipe at the parties that rejected Nkabane’s budget vote
Politics
MKP’s leader John Hlophe says they have written to the JSC obecting to Mlambo’s appointment.
Sport
Portugal women’s head coach Francisco Neto offered a tribute to Diogo Jota as thousands of fans also paid respects during their Euro 2025 opener against Spain.
Sport
Australia wickets tumble either side of a century stand between Beau Webster and Alex Carey on the opening day of the second Test.
Sport
Glenavon’s 16-year-old forward Christopher Atherton leaves Mourneview Park to join Chelsea.
Sport
Rinky Hijikata saves three match points against Ben Shelton before the match is suspended for bad light, causing the American 10th seed to argue with the umpire.
Education
Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat running for mayor of New York City, was born in Uganda. He doesn’t consider himself Black but said the application didn’t allow for the complexity of his background.
Education
Social work majors might struggle to get student loans. University endowments would be more heavily taxed. But students in some training programs would become eligible for Pell Grants.
Education
It’s not an education if A.I. does your thinking for you.
Education
The plan, part of the Republican domestic policy bill, includes all but the wealthiest families. But states must opt in, which could limit its reach.
Lifestyle
American actor Michael Madsen was found dead at his home in Malibu, California. He is best known for his work with Quentin Tarantino.
Lifestyle
The principal of SA’s most expensive private school – Hilton College – has called on parents of learners not to overtly display their wealth.
Lifestyle
A must or a miss? Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald has asked South Africans to debate on unbanning corporal punishment.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
While promoting Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard 2’ this week,, Charlize Theron surprised fans by revealing details of a one-night stand with a 26-year-old
Entertainment
While serving a 2 410-year prison sentence, Sithole is currently studying law after completing a degree in theology.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Ditshego passed away on Wednesday last week.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Tom’s Hardware: Samsung is reportedly delaying the launch of its Taylor, Texas, fab, citing difficulties in securing customers for its output. Sources told Nikkei Asia that even if the South Korean chipmaker brings in the necessary equipment to produce chips at the new plant, the company cannot do anything with them due to the lack of demand. Aside from...
Science/Tech
Robert Caruso once again pitted an AI chatbot against Atari 2600 Video Chess — this time using Microsoft’s Copilot instead of ChatGPT. Despite confident claims of chess mastery, Copilot fell just as hard. The Register reports: By now, anybody with experience of today’s generative AI systems will know what happened. Copilot’s hubris was misplaced. Its moves were… interesting, and it managed to...
Science/Tech
The “Stop Killing Games” movement, led by YouTuber Accursed Farms, has gained serious momentum as it pushes back against the practice of game publishers shutting down access to titles consumers have paid for. Recent milestones include a UK petition surpassing 100K signatures and an EU initiative nearing its 1 million goal. GamingOnLinux reports: In the UK, the newer petition has flown past the...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Nearly 1,000 British workers will keep a shorter working week after the latest trial of a four-day week and similar changes to traditional working patterns. All 17 British businesses in a six-month trial of the four-day week said they would continue with an arrangement consisting of either four days a week or nine days a fortnight. All the...
Motoring
Motoring
Blue Oval’s plush SUV gunning for Chinese brands after outperforming heritage rivals.
Motoring
Chery-owned brand’s latest SUV will solely be offered as a plug-in hybrid with the same drivetrain as sister brand Jaecoo’s J7 SHS.
Motoring
Health
More medicines will be spared from Medicare price negotiations, a change that is projected to wipe out billions in savings for the federal government.
Health
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
Health
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
Health
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
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.