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Trump thanks Qatar for mediation efforts as talks on Gaza plan continue
US president holds talks with Qatari leaders on Air Force One as Washington pushes to reach second phase of Gaza plan.
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US president holds talks with Qatari leaders on Air Force One as Washington pushes to reach second phase of Gaza plan.

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Marc Lamont Hill speaks with scholar Jemima Pierre on Haiti’s crisis, foreign occupation and fight for sovereignty.

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Second in the Premier League and two points behind leaders Arsenal – how have the Black Cats done it?

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Newcastle United were rapidly running out of time against Fulham but captain Bruno Guimaraes stepped up when his side needed him most.

South Africa
The first runner up is Luyanda Zuma and second runner up is Karabo Mareka.

South Africa
Police in the North West are investigating the murder of off-duty constable, Boikanyo Molale
South Africa
The initiative comes after the disbarring of 57 attorneys since 2018 for alleged misconduct

South Africa
FCS investigators secured 13 life imprisonment sentences and an additional 448 years’ imprisonment

World
From brands and influencers to a viral “Inspector Clouseau,” the world’s most glamorous theft is also quickly becoming one of the year’s most profitable memes.

World
The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media.

World
“Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat,” a vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar, had remained hidden from public view for more than eight decades.

World
Struggling to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, Trump hopes Xi Jinping could influence Vladimir Putin.

Africa
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Africa
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Africa
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

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

Business
Chinese online retailers have quickly become a major force in South Africa’s retail market, now attracting a similar number of users as Checkers Sixty60.

Business
South Africa is wasting around R250 billion a year on electricity because of outdated planning and an overreliance on expensive, inflexible energy sources.

Business
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration was organised by trade unions and charities.

Business
Markus Jooste’s massive Hermanus estate is on the market, with Seeff expecting the property to sell for over R100 million.

Politics
Albanese highlighted the systemic nature of oppression faced by Palestinians.

Politics
The book reflects on Phosa’s life story and that of the ANC

Politics
Fikile Mbalula urges patience as the Madlanga Commission probes police corruption

Politics
Mbalula says Cholo’s life represents a century of courage, commitment and service to freedom.

Sport
Manchester United consider a loan move for Jobe Bellingham, Joshua Zirkzee could exit in January, while Manchester City and Tottenham join the race for Morten Hjulmand, plus more.

Sport
Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating explains the “very special” feeling of making her England debut in their 2-1 defeat against Brazil.
Sport
Highlights from the three afternoon fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

Sport
Jess Fishlock insists the time is right for her to step away after the Wales icon’s final international appearance.
Education
The Alpha Sigma Phi national organization permanently shut down its Rutgers chapter after concluding that hazing had occurred when a student was critically hurt this month.

Education
Children across the UK have been shouting out ‘six-seven’ during lessons, so how are teachers reacting?
Across the UK, school pupils have been shouting out the words “sixseven” during lessons in the latest meme-based craze to sweep across classrooms.
While some teachers have chosen to stoically ignore the trend, others have embraced it. Five teachers explain how they’re coping.
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Education
Point shaving. Gambling rings. Illegal poker games. Prosecutors in New York have seen it all.
Education
[Liberian Observer] There is a Mandé proverb that goes: “You cannot sharpen a knife on butter.” The University of Liberia will not become one of Africa’s top 300 universities by 2029 if it continues to dull itself on the soft comforts of old habits — endless politics, weak research culture, and administrative complacency masquerading as progress. True transformation demands more than strategic...

Lifestyle
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has weighed into the backlash surrounding Milnerton High School ‘bullies’ caught in a viral video.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Qhawekazi Mazaleni, who hails from Gonubie in East London, has been crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
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Science/Tech
Thursday the Washington Post profiled “the people who dare to say no to AI,” including a 16-year-old high school student in Virginia says “she doesn’t want to off-load her thinking to a machine and worries about the bias and inaccuracies AI tools can produce…” “As the tech industry and corporate America go all in on artificial intelligence, some people are holding back.”Some tech workers told...
Science/Tech
An AI system “apparently mistook a high school student’s bag of Doritos for a firearm,” reports the Guardian, “and called local police to tell them the pupil was armed.”Taki Allen was sitting with friends on Monday night outside Kenwood high school in Baltimore and eating a snack when police officers with guns approached him. “At first, I didn’t know where they were going until they started...

Science/Tech
The ecosystem of an OG meme coin has hit two major milestones, reflecting the continued interest in the token that could inspire a bullish result. Analysts have noted that Shiba Inu recently surpassed 1.5 million holders, while its Shibarium has recorded 10 million blocks. These are signs that the SHIB ecosystem continues to attract new […]

Science/Tech
In recent weeks, the market for major altcoins has shifted from speculative bursts to tactical positioning and at the centre of that motion are Solana (SOL) and BNB (BNB). With SOL changing hands around $224 (market cap $105 billion). BNB markets show pricing near $1,100+ with a market cap north of $150 billion. Investors are […]

Motoring
Plug-in hybrid system pumps out a combined total of 445kW of power and 920Nm and torque.
Motoring

Motoring
Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission transforms the tried and trusted 1.4-litre engine.

Motoring
At R178 799, hatchback is R1 cheaper than the Toyota Vitz as South Africa’s cheapest car.
Health
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
Health
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.

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.
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.