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US government shutdown enters 40th day: How is it affecting Americans?
Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.
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Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.

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The military has not gone into details about the sort of equipment or number of personnel that will be sent.

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Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villagers, activists, and journalists near Nablus.

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Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as City host rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

South Africa
EFF’s Julius Malema is among those in attendance of the King’s wedding.

South Africa
The woman says she has been banished from her parent’s homestead in a village outside Tzaneen

South Africa
Dora Myeni from the Queen’s family says the family is happy to be at the Zulu Royal family

South Africa
The incident allegedly led to the suicide of a 16-year-old grade 10 learner Lerato Motjhadibane.

World
Hadar Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014, two hours after a ceasefire took effect ending that year’s war between Israel and Hamas.

World
Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.

World
“I didn’t want to say immediately it was me,” fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. “With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last.”
World
Spain’s exiled King Juan Carlos I reflects on his tumultuous life in newly published memoir titled “Reconciliation.”

Africa
The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

Africa
South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Business
St Alban’s College in Pretoria was founded in 1963, and had all-rounder Anton Murray serving as its first headmaster for 20 years.

Business
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.

Business
The Gautrain is a world-class mode of transport, but there are several drawbacks to using the system instead of driving.
Business

Politics
Botha passed away at an East London hospital on Saturday after a long illness.

Politics
The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

Politics
The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Politics
Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is 90 minutes away from a second trophy in just four months after beating Richards Bay FC in the Carling Knockout semis.

Sport
Aaron Rai holds off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.

Sport
Orlando Pirates icon Steve Lekoelea says he is a true Buccaneers but he can’t resist Mamelodi Sundowns’ wordclass playing style.

Sport
Llywelyn Williams wins a gold medal for the fourth consecutive year at the ISA World Para Surfing Championship in California.
Education
Learned, lively and often irreverent, David McWilliams’s “The History of Money” is rich with surprising details about currency, then and now.
Education
Boycotts of Israeli universities, largely imposed in Europe, have multiplied since the start of the war and reflect Israel’s international isolation over its conduct in Gaza.

Education
More than 150 psychiatrists sign letter condemning contract to host exams in country with well-documented human rights abuses
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is facing a backlash from members over a controversial partnership with Qatar’s state healthcare provider.
The college has signed a contract with the state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation to host international exams in Doha, enabling...
Education
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

Lifestyle
A new cocktail lounge has opened its doors in London, serving South African-inspired drinks and a selection of complementary bar snacks.

Lifestyle
Did Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu just make it official with his older rumoured partner – Sarah Langa – in the City of Love?
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Lifestyle
It’s uncertain whether AARTO in Cape Town will go ahead on 1 December, with the city and several municipalities calling for exemption …
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Science/Tech
Adobe Firefly is a deceptively powerful AI playground to generate images, videos, and more. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Science/Tech
Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handfield-Jones believes that South Africa is ready for digital driving licences and vehicle licence discs.

Science/Tech
The search for the best crypto to buy right now often leads traders across a wide spectrum of projects, from high-cap presale tokens with structured roadmaps to newer entrants riding social momentum. In a market defined by volatility, each cycle brings a different mix of fundamentals, hype, and timing. While some investors prioritize partnerships or […]

Science/Tech
The concept of top trending crypto is evolving beyond simple price charts and speculative chatter. While legacy assets like Litecoin adjust to macro resets and utility chains like Aptos push upgrades, newer entrants like BlockDAG are drawing attention for their presale dynamics and listing momentum. At the same time, memecoins such as Pepe remind traders […]

Motoring
Events saw a number of red flags, deployment of the safety car and close if sometime too close racing.

Motoring
An announcement regarding the Atto 2 could be made soon. Should approval be given, expect it to arrive in 2026.

Motoring
“So, I’m happy. We’ve been on very good form. The team have given me a great car, so I’ve always got to thank them.“

Motoring
Aging off-roader still has the charm, versatility and added practicality for seven to rival its more rugged sibling, but at a cost.
Health
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.
Health
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Health
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
Health
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
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.