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Russia expanding chemical weapons use in Ukraine, say European spy agencies

Nico Williams signs new contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035

Wildfires force more evacuations in Turkiye and Greece

South Africa

SAWS warns of extreme cold hitting Free State this weekend

OUTA pushes for Mabuza co-accused to answer for corruption

SAHRC to engage with SADC countries on illegal immigration

World

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant ‘taxi-boat’ heading to UK

Akon’s futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

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Africa

Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Business

Woolworths launching new rewards programme – with VIP status for anyone who spends over R36,000 a year

Gold Glitters in 2025 as investors seek safe bets

BMW South Africa bets on new electric architecture to navigate economic headwinds

Politics

Mashatile remembers Mabuza as an advocate for unity

Ramaphosa, Van der Bellen to discuss economic cooperation

Former MKP organiser slams party leadership as ‘disorganised’

Sport

Thabiso Monyane to Kaizer Chiefs: Fee, contract, jersey number REVEALED

Recognition from fans means a lot – Walsh

The 12 content creators vying to be BBC’s new football expert

Education

Nigeria: Universities Should Be At the Forefront of Solving Many of Our Problems – Ex Vice Chancellor Eghosa Osaghae

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Graduates With Masters Degree in Organisational Leadership and Management

Uganda: Kyambogo University Guild President Dismissed Over Protest

Lifestyle

Table Mountain Cableway to close this month – Here’s why

WATCH | Russian miners find 40-million-year-old cockroach

Bottles, germs, and baby bellies… sterilising with Milton matters

Science/Tech

ITWeb TV: SA’s screen time obsession fuels mental health issues

15 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2025)

TechCentral Nexus S0E4: Takealot’s big Post Office jobs plan

Motoring

Defender OCTA gets more sinister with newly priced Black edition

American V8 muscle and much more at Classic Car Show in Joburg this weekend

Omoda C7 here soon: SA details released ahead of glamorous Durban July reveal with Khosi Nkosi

Health

No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital

Drugmakers Notch a $5 Billion Win in Republicans’ Policy Bill

In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature

Nature

News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan

News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?

News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects