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Will the US plan for Gaza fail?
US journalist Chris Hedges argues that Trump’s plan won’t ‘thwart the genocidal project Israel intends to carry out’.
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US journalist Chris Hedges argues that Trump’s plan won’t ‘thwart the genocidal project Israel intends to carry out’.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta impressed by side after Eberechi Eze scored against former club beating Crystal Palace to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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Hadush Kebatu was arrested in north London, two days after being mistakenly released from an Essex jail.
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South Africa
City officials have appealed to all its communities to exercise heightened vigilance

South Africa
His mother, Nofezile Nkwalase says they had high hopes for his future

South Africa
Sileku says the handover is an ongoing effort to improve safe, affordable and sustainable mobility

South Africa
SAPS are looking for suspects who torched a house and assaulted family members in Limpopo.

World
China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters the two had reached a “preliminary consensus,” while Trump’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was “a very successful framework.”

World
Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?

World
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range – though Western experts have questioned its value.

World
Three Chinese nationals face prison time for attempting to purchase $400,000 of nuclear material.

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
BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries at the end of October 2025.

Business
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

Business
New data shows that executive pay is on the rebound after a slow 2024. However, one position has seen a significant increase and could soon match or surpass that of CEOs.

Business
South African households are dumping DStv as more affordable and convenient streaming services gain traction.

Politics
Court set to rule on procedural fairness in ActionSA councillors’ dismissal.

Politics
The Foundation says some people are claiming to raise money for Zuma’s legal fees.

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

Sport
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to panic about Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title chances despite slipping eight points behind Hearts.

Sport
South Africa’s supremos Mamelodi Sundowns beat Remo Stars to qualify for the CAF Champions League group stages for the 11th consecutive season.

Sport
Manager Derek McInnes said his Hearts side have “loads to do” before they can be considered Scottish Premiership title contenders, despite having an eight-point lead.

Sport
India’s Radha Yadav brings an end to Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s innings after with a direct hit at the Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Education
Lawsuit against Kamehameha schools by Students for Fair Admissions, a neoconservative non-profit, alleges discrimination against non-Hawaiians
Advocates for a private school system established to educate Native Hawaiians say a new lawsuit targeting the admissions process is an ugly attempt to ignore the wishes of a Hawaiian princess who bequeathed her inheritance to secure a brighter future for...
Education
In an unusual move, the university imposed a one-year ban on Colorado Academy for early-decision applications, which carry a commitment to attend.
Education
Spurred by titans like Amazon and OpenAI, California State wants to become the nation’s “largest A.I.-empowered” university.
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.

Lifestyle
After divorcing former Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, Khaya Mthethwa has gotten married again to Sine Ndlovu.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ready to try fly-fishing South Africa? Learn how to cast, dress, and laugh your way through it, even if you don’t catch a thing.

Lifestyle
South Africa’s Department of Higher Education has passed a new policy allowing private institutions to be recognised as universities.
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
“Around tables cluttered with dice, maps and character sheets, players are doing far more than playing,” writes Phys.org. It’s what sociologists call serious leisure —”a hobby that demands skill, commitment and personal fulfillment,” according to an associate professor/program director for Florida International University’s Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy Program:To understand what...
Science/Tech
Data centers were typically “hulking, chilly buildings lined with stacks of computing gear and bundles of wiring,” writes the Washington Post. But “AI experts say that the hubs for computers that power AI are different from the data centers that deliver your Netflix movies and Uber rides. They use a different mix of computer chips, cost a lot more and need a lot more energy. “The question is...
Science/Tech
Reason.com explores the fortunes of Aurora Innovation, the first company to put heavy-duty commercial self-driving trucks on public roads (and hopes to expand routes to El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix by the end of the year):An obscure federal rule is slowing the self-driving revolution. When trucks break down, operators are required to place reflective warning cones and road flares around the...

Science/Tech
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Why aren’t more animals hermaphrodites? Snails and worms seem to have been successful using that method for sharing genes between any two individuals, but vertebrates evolved away from it. Why? Janet Lesley, Kent, UK
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Motoring

Motoring
Season finale at Zwartkops saw periods of red flags, numerous accidents and close, hard racing.

Motoring
As with the Toyota Tundra, both GMC models are converted and marketed without the direct support from parent company, General Motors.

Motoring
“I’m happy to be back on pole, it’s been a long time.”
Health
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
Health
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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.
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.