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US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, while Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.
WEDNESDAY, 02 JULY 2025, 04:59
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US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, while Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.
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The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
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Here are the key events on day 1,224 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The BBC’s political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
South Africa
The Minister says that budget cuts impact negatively on the security of correctional facilities.
South Africa
Mengo will not have the right to cross-examine Mbenenge, and any witnesses called on his behalf.
South Africa
Microsoft has unveiled a new AI system that outperforms human doctors in diagnosing complex medical cases, describing the breakthrough as a step toward “medical superintelligence.” Led by Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, the system mimics a panel of expert physicians and works alongside OpenAI’s latest o3 model. In testing, the AI accurately solved more […]
South Africa
The men died in their sleep on Sunday morning while attending a relative’s traditional ceremony.
World
With a shaky truce between Israel and Iran holding, activists say the Iranian government is hunting for people it suspects of collaborating with Israel. Iranian state media reports hundreds have been taken into custody in the last two weeks and some are fleeing into neighboring countries, including Turkey. We hear from some. And, during the air war with Israel, one young Iranian woman turned...
World
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
World
A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.
World
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Africa
Tuesday’s attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.
Africa
It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.
Africa
The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.
Africa
William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup – his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.
Business
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
Business
Sabadell is selling the High Street bank but there’s no comment on whether the brand will remain.
Business
Business
Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.
Politics
The MK Party Caucus in the National Assembly says it is heavily divided.
Politics
The DA accuses Minister Nobuhle Nkabane of misleading parliament.
Politics
The DA says Nkabane deceived Parliament about the formation of an independent panel.
Politics
DA announced that it will not support the budget votes of Ministers it deemed are compromised.
Sport
Conditions have been tough for the players at Wimbledon, but not just because of the high temperatures – also the grass they are playing on.
Sport
In the first of her new Wimbledon column, BBC Sport analyst Naomi Broady discuss how Emma Raducanu will look to beat 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova.
Sport
Everything you need to know about day three at Wimbledon as Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz continue their campaigns.
Sport
Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur make half-centuries as India comfortably beat England in the second T20 in Bristol to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Education
The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
Education
In a deal with the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania will not allow transgender women to participate in women’s sports.
Education
The attacker, described as a “hacktivist,” shut down computer systems and stole student data last week.
Education
Students said they had been overcharged for their educations as a result of incorrect data that they said the school had used to artificially inflate its ranking.
Lifestyle
The Bachelor SA’s Marc Buckner has set tongues wagging with his relationship with a good-looking male friend…
Lifestyle
Tbo Touch and Hope Mbhele will host the luxe marquee at Durban July, featuring performances by Kabza De Small and more.
Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has set the record straight on her relationship status with the late Springbok, Joost van der Westhuizen…
Lifestyle
Entertainment
MTN Nigeria has launched the “From Africa, for Africa” Accelerator Programme, a 12-week initiative to support growth-stage startups tackling African challenges in sectors like fintech, agritech, healthtech, AI, and e-commerce. The program offers ₦100 million in grants, access to MTN’s telecom infrastructure, mentorship, go-to-market support, and introductions to venture capitalists....
Entertainment
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered registration portal that allows businesses to incorporate in under 30 minutes. The AI system automates key steps such as name reservation, document checks, and data validation—removing manual review and speeding up the process. The move aims to simplify business registration for startups and small- […]
Entertainment
Cloudflare, the internet infrastructure firm that hosts about 20% of the web, has launched new tools allowing websites to block unauthorized AI bots from scraping their content. The system, already active on a million sites, is designed to give content creators more control and eventually allow them to charge AI firms for access. The move […]
Entertainment
It’s been about two years since generative AI exploded onto the mass market and into the boardroom buzzword lexicon. What began as a curiosity has quickly snowballed into a business necessity. It might sound hyperbolic, but those who are not exploring how AI can support their businesses are already falling behind. But we’ve seen big […]
Science/Tech
Laptop Mag, a tech publication that began in 1991 as a print magazine, is shutting down after nearly 35 years. The Verge reports: Laptop Mag has evolved many times over the years. It started as a print publication in 1991, when Bedford Communications launched the Laptop Buyers Guide and Handbook. Laptop Mag was later acquired by TechMedia Network (which is now called Purch) in 2011 and...
Science/Tech
Apple has filed (PDF) a lawsuit against former Vision Pro engineer Di Liu, accusing him of stealing thousands of confidential files related to his work on Apple’s augmented reality headset for the benefit of his new employer Snap. The company alleges Liu misled colleagues about his departure, secretly accepted a job offer from Snap, and attempted to cover his tracks by deleting files — actions...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: Tinder is mandating new users in California verify their profiles using facial recognition technology starting Monday, executives exclusively tell Axios. The move aims to reduce impersonation and is part of Tinder parent Match Group’s broader effort to improve trust and safety amid ongoing user frustration. The Face Check feature prompts users to...
Science/Tech
Figma has filed to go public on the NYSE under the ticker “FIG,” marking one of the most anticipated IPOs in recent years following its scrapped $20 billion acquisition by Adobe. CNBC reports: Revenue in the first quarter increased 46% to $228.2 million from $156.2 million in the same period a year ago, according to Figma’s prospectus. The company recorded a net income of $44.9 million,...
Motoring
Aside from posting gains throughout the year, the local market has not experienced an downturn in sales for nine consecutive months.
Motoring
Korean carmaker not introducing hybrid powertrain yet despite shift towards electrification.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients.
Health
In an order on Tuesday, a judge found the Trump administration’s plans to drastically change the structure and mission of the Department of Health and Human Services was probably unlawful.
Health
Despite resistance from the medical establishment, he found systemic ways to reduce errors, paving the way for a global standard. Thousands of lives have been saved.
Health
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
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.