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Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the “Nestflix” livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline.
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Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the “Nestflix” livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline.

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Paige Greco died at her home in Adelaide on Sunday after a “sudden medical episode”, AusCycling said.

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‘We have nothing to hide,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, after previously fighting a proposal to make more of the Epstein files public.

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Voters have rejected a referendum proposal, dealing a blow to President Daniel Noboa and US ambitions in the region.

South Africa
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges of inciting terrorism and violence related to the July 2021 unrest.

South Africa
The ruling further stated that the investigating body should pay the legal costs.

South Africa
There are threats to shut down the N2 between Durban and Richards Bay in a land dispute at Dukuduku

South Africa
Four people died following a head-on collision between two vehicles on the R38 road in Mpumalanga.
World
At least 32 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials, after a bridge at a copper and cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding.

World
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada’s unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.

World
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas

World
The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

Africa
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Africa
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Business
A 138-year-old institution that has dominated South Africa’s financial markets, is now facing the possibility of a record-setting penalty.

Business
When the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

Business
The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

Business
There are calls within the ANC to oust Cyril Ramaphosa, disband the NEC, and replace the leadership with a national task team led by former president Thabo Mbeki.

Politics
Last week, witnesses concluded their evidence on the EMPD at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
A letter circulating in the Eastern Cape calls for Ramaphosa’s removal and proposes a task team.

Politics
The ANC reaffirms its steadfast confidence in the leadership of Oscar Mabuyane

Politics
The league was briefing the media on the side-lines of the three- day ANC NEC in Germiston

Sport

Sport
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Sport
England boss Thomas Tuchel gives his thoughts on Jude Bellingham’s reaction to being substituted against Albania.

Sport
Antoine Semenyo pursued by Liverpool, Christian Pulisic holding off his AC Milan contract renewal, and Manchester United keen on Carlos Baleba.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School, under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative (MBRGI), to expand access to digital education and practical skills development for Nigerian youth through the platform of Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA).
Education
Three-quarters of the schools in the area around the capital will be closed, although officials say the health risk from asbestos found in colored sand is low.
Education
James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.
Education
When Ali Faqirzada was detained after a routine asylum hearing in New York, officials from Bard College and the Episcopal Diocese tapped their networks to help.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Actress and businesswoman has pledged to fight GBV after going public with her own experience against ex-boyfriend, Jub Jub.

Lifestyle
A TV cameraman escaped unscathed after a violent clash with Springbok Manie Libbok on the pitch. Take a look…

Lifestyle
NOT music to our ears? These singers are accused of butchering the South African national anthems sung before a Springbok match…
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Science/Tech
Investor rotation out of Bitcoin (BTC) is accelerating as the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues to trend lower. For days, Bitcoin had shown strength at the $100,000 level, but on Friday, it was trading closer to $90,000 than $100,000. Bitcoin’s decline is being reflected in Bitcoin ETFs. Data from SoSoValue shows a daily net outflow of […]

Science/Tech
The increasing reliance on advanced technologies capable of operating all day and all night has heightened fears of possible job losses at mining companies. Commenting on mounting concerns about how this development is impacting employment and local communities, Deputy Chair of Corridor Mining Resources (CMR) Praise Ragimana, said: “Technology should be implemented responsibly in the […]
Science/Tech
“Windows is evolving into an agentic OS,” Microsoft’s president of Windows Pavan Davuluri posted on X.com, “connecting devices, cloud, and AI to unlock intelligent productivity and secure work anywhere.” But former Uber software engineer and engineering manager Gergely Orosz was unimpressed. “Can’t see any reason for software engineers to choose Windows with this weird direction they are...
Science/Tech
“Three Chinese astronauts returned from their nation’s space station Friday,” reports the Associated Press, “after more than a week’s delay because the return capsule they had planned to use was damaged, likely from being hit by space debris.”The team left their Shenzhou-20 spacecraft in orbit and came back using the recently arrived Shenzhou-21, which had ferried a three-person replacement...

Motoring
Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

Motoring
The ongoing shunning of sedans in favour of SUVs means the replacement for the A4 now has bespoke appeal similar to its also once mainstream rivals, the 3 Series and C-Class.

Motoring
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Motoring
Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

Health
The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.

Health
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Health
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.
Health
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.
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.