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A cargo plane has skidded off the runway and into the sea at Hong Kong’s International Airport.

Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN meteorological agency.

Israel warns of attacks on anyone crossing the “yellow line” in Gaza after deadly clashes in Rafah.

Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire dozens of times in 24-hours, killing Palestinians and sowing fear.

Nigerian startup Rana Energy has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-powered clean energy platform, which aims to make reliable, affordable solar power accessible to businesses across Africa. The round includes $500,000 in equity from Techstars, EchoVC Eco, and a group of angel investors, along with a ₦2.5 million green debt facility […]

Oracle’s annual flagship event has officially embraced the AI era. Renamed Oracle AI World 2025 (from Cloud World), the conference drew more than 20,000 delegates to Las Vegas last week — a clear signal that generative AI has become the centerpiece of enterprise innovation. But amid the excitement over AI-driven applications, Oracle’s message was clear: […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is positioning its vast Inga hydroelectric site as a future powerhouse for AI-era data centers, pitching the project as one of the world’s most sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions for the data-hungry digital economy. Speaking at the U.S.–Congo Investment Forum in Washington, Bob Mabiala Mvumbi, head of Congo’s Inga […]

Artificial intelligence has long been touted as the next great leap for human progress — but it is also proving surprisingly vulnerable. A new joint study by the UK AI Security Institute, Alan Turing Institute, and Anthropic has found that inserting as few as 250 malicious files into the millions used to train a large […]

The BBC’s Hugh Schofield is outside the museum in Paris where the “extraordinary, daring and brazen” robbery took place.

The lamps were lit in the northern Indian temple town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Westown, the new city of the West, is making progress after opening a 50,000 sqm mall earlier this year.

The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge aims to tackle food waste and assist families in need.

South Africa’s DA took aim at the country’s BEE laws, setting up a clash with the ANC with which it serves in an uneasy governing coalition.

Fund managers expect South Africa’s rate cut cycle to play out over the next nine months, with another 0.5% percentage points cut by mid-2026.

The DA unveiled details of its Economic Inclusion for All Bill in Bruma, East Rand.

Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

The mighty Kaizer Chiefs have two key home fixtures this week, one in the Betway Premiership and another in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Jess Fishlock’s final game for Wales against Australia will also give a glimpse into the team’s future with eight uncapped players in the squad.

The next big thing, the revival of a Prem superpower and a welcome return feature in an enthralling round of top-flight action.

Connacht wing Mack Hansen is ruled out of Ireland’s squad for the autumn internationals.

Critics say mandatory statues on college campuses and street renamings are a way to keep US culture wars going

Republicans and conservatives are campaigning to quickly build statues and other memorials across the United States for the slain rightwing activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination at a college event in Utah last month.

Political leaders in states such as Florida,...

Independent MP Ayoub Khan makes comments after Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting

Another proposal in the white paper on post-16 education and skills is for a new system to replace the current one for pupils in England who fail maths or English at GCSE. The Department for Education says this reform will particularly help white working class pupils.

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Now 600 strong, the Artist Membership Project is helping young artists see exhibitions while dodging hefty entry fees at top British institutions. We meet the founder of the scheme

On a railing, not far from Tate Modern, is a lockbox. Enter a code and inside is a membership card to the museum, enabling free access to its temporary exhibitions. You get your ticket, you return the card.

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The Top 20 Miss Soweto finalists have begun their journey to the crown ahead of the prestigious November grand finale.

Kim Kardashian captivated the fashion community by wearing a face-obscuring Maison Margiela mask and gown to the Academy Museum gala.

XLM price prediction is drawing attention as Stellar holds steady at $0.34, even amid recent market turbulence. Altcoins have faced selling pressure from Bitcoin’s dips and broader crypto uncertainty, yet Stellar’s resilience keeps investors focused.  Meanwhile, DOGE price movements are sparking excitement, hinting at potential shifts in altcoin opportunities and attracting traders seeking...

Amazon Web Services was recovering on Monday from a widespread outage that impacted millions of internet users.

The South African Police Service has been exempted from using SITA to procure ICT equipment and services.

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

The Grade-II listed St Dunstan’s House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.

Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.

A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.