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Deadly skies: Why Nepal is one of the most dangerous places to fly
101 East takes to the skies in Nepal and investigates the Himalayan nation’s aviation crisis.
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101 East takes to the skies in Nepal and investigates the Himalayan nation’s aviation crisis.
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Travis Head’s blistering century completes an astonishing eight-wicket win for Australia in the first two-day Ashes Test since 1921, as England suffer a crushing defeat in the first 2025 Ashes Test in Perth.

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Violence is out of control in the West Bank – and the few covering it are being assaulted.

South Africa
Over 8 200 King Proteas were sourced from a local farmer for the G20 Summit.
South Africa
Is there anything better than hitting the long road and stopping at your favourite placed for that road trip pie? But which beloved pastry rules the roost? Riaan Manser gives his take on five of the best in this week’s Pick of the Pies. Who’s your winner?
South Africa
G20 Leaders’ Summit officially kicks off
Heads of State and Government, international organisations, leaders and high-level delegates have arrived for the much anticipated opening day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
The summit – a historic, first of its kind for the African continent – is being held at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, from today until Sunday.
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South Africa
One of the two men allegedly shot by popular Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke in October sustained a bullet wound to the jaw, the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court heard.

World
Israeli-French peace activist Ofer Bronchtein helped shape President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this year. Here’s how he did it.

World
Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

World
Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

World
The host nation’s goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

Africa
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Africa
DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Africa
Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

Africa
The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned
Business

Business
The Randburg suburbs of Windsor, Windsor East and Windsor West have deteriorated over the decades, going from an affluent family suburb to a hub for drug use, overflowing with sewage that is largely ignored by city management.
Business
Business
Politics
The G20, under South Africa’s presidency, has reached a consensus on adopting a summit declaration, though the details remain under wraps until it is published.
Politics
Several nations have raised $11.34 billion for the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, with $36 million coming from the South African government and business community.

Politics
The DA renewed its coalition with the FF Plus following three resignations from DA councillors.

Politics
The chairperson of parliament’s standing committee on appropriations wants an updated breakdown of the hosting costs, warning that the summit must not pressure the national budget

Sport
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he could be fit to return for the second Ashes Test next month.

Sport
Travis Head reaches his tenth Test century off just 69 balls as Australia beat England inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Sport
Swansea City are close to appointing Vitor Matos as their new head coach as his current club Maritimo confirm his departure.

Sport
Shem Rock went on the run for seven years after being arrested for a crime he did not commit – now he is set to make his UFC debut.
Education
The storied stadium is at the center of a battle between Pasadena and U.C.L.A. that’s about money, nostalgia, geography and so much more.

Education
Some teachers and pupils voice concerns about pilot programme after government’s agreement with OpenAI
Secondary school teachers in Greece are set to go through an intensive course in using artificial intelligence tools as the country assumes a frontline role in incorporating AI into its education system.
Next week, staff in 20 schools will be trained in a specialised version of ChatGPT,...

Education
When Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine posted complaints about their local primary school, they never expected six uniformed police officers to turn up at their door
Before it catapulted a small school community in London’s commuter belt into the centre of a global news story, the year-four class WhatsApp group at Cowley Hill school in Borehamwood was unremarkable – a place of snide comments,...
Education
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Staying home this holiday? With a few staycation holiday ideas, you can turn it into real relaxation and summer fun.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment

Science/Tech
The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.

Science/Tech
Plus: The SEC lets SolarWinds off the hook, Microsoft stops a historic DDoS attack, and FBI documents reveal the agency spied on an immigration activist Signal group in New York City.

Science/Tech
Walmart’s new 60-minute grocery delivery service offers better prices than its main competitors, Checkers Sixty60 and Pick n Pay Asap!.

Science/Tech
Plus: Omega debuts a new Seamaster Planet Ocean, and DJI has a new action camera.

Motoring
SUV’s 321kW of power helps it clock a 0 to 100km/h time of 5.24 seconds on the drag strip.

Motoring
New version of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie is expected locally some time in 2026.

Motoring
Sealion 5 will be positioned below the Sealion 6 as BYD’s most affordable plug-in hybrid.
Motoring
Health
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Health
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.
Health
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.

Health
Jules Fielder is using Instagram to raise awareness of lung cancer in young women.
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.