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German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt.
FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2025, 16:18

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Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt.

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Civil society and opposition urge shutdowns and boycotts as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in presidential polls.

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The midterms are set to serve as a referendum on President Milei’s economic policy. But will scandals scuttle his goals?

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Abu Dhabi stages UFC 321 with Tom Aspinall shaking off the pressure ahead of heavyweight defence against Ciryl Gane.

South Africa
The 52-year-old is also accused of forcing young girls into prostitution.

South Africa
Morero says the city’s removing vendors from spaces they are not allowed to trade from.

South Africa
Hillary Gardee was kidnapped and murdered in 2022, her body was found outside a plantation.

South Africa
Lesufi had no legal basis on which to recruit, train or deploy the wardens for police duties.

World
The 79-year-old says he has “the same energy I had when I was 30” as he announces plan to run in 2026.

World
The US has carried out several strikes in the region as part of an anti-drug trafficking effort

World
Comparing the controversial advert quoting Ronald Reagan on tariffs with his original address.

World
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

Africa
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

Africa
The expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is a “great boost” to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Africa
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

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

Business
Martin answers a listener’s question on his podcast.
Business

Business
The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week.

Business
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says “robust technical measures” could help reduce phone thefts.

Politics
Witness C adds that Matlala also dropped the name of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to the list

Politics
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Friday.

Politics
Who was leading at the time? Zuma was President. So, it was under the Zuma administration”

Politics
Mkhwanazi had made allegations about Bheki Cele receiving money from Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.

Sport
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen says going into administration is a “tough day” but he can see a bright future still for the Championship club.

Sport
Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers could be out until March with an Achilles injury, manager Brendan Rodgers has reveals.

Sport
Rob Hawkins scores five second-half tries as England’s wheelchair rugby league side begin their tour of Australia with an 86-10 victory over New South Wales in Sydney.

Sport
Sheffield Wednesday fan Gaz Robinson says he is happy the club is in administration and he will start to take his kids to matches again.

Education
We want to hear from UK parents with experience in temporary accommodation about the impact on their lives, family and schooling
More than 172,000 children were living in temporary accommodation in England at the end of June, according to new quarterly official figures released last week.
That represented an 8.2% rise on the same period last year. There are now more than 130,000 households...
Education
[SNA] Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Lamya Abdelgafar commended the significant role played by Gadaref University in community development and in providing qualified cadres in various fields.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] Grand Gedeh County District #2 Representative Marie G. Johnson has submitted to the House of Representatives a bill seeking the establishment of a national student loan program to help Liberians pursue higher education amid growing economic hardship.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale — It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The PowerBall jackpot is back to an estimated R5 million, with the next draw set to take place on Friday, 24 October.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.

Science/Tech
The meme coin market has been particularly hit by the recent crypto crash, with Dogecoin being one of the biggest losers, having lost over 20% in the past month. DOGE token dipped from nearly $0.27 to as low as $0.1771. However the period of increased volatility seems to be over, as the token’s price stalled […]

Science/Tech
The Bitcoin price is grabbing attention again, climbing steadily despite recent pullbacks. With five all-time highs this year alone, investors are watching closely to see if it can break through previous ceilings. Technical rebounds, growing institutional demand, and debates around tokenized gold all hint that Bitcoin’s story is far from over. Meanwhile, a new Layer […]

Science/Tech
AI workloads are contributing to large-scale infrastructure investments in the US, but adoption in South Africa will take longer.
Motoring

Motoring
Latest record comes after the three millionth vehicle made at the plant rolled-off the production line earlier this month.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the “scientific rationale” behind the treatment.

Health
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

Health
A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.
Health
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached.
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.