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Economic strain, war fatigue converging to challenge decades of bipartisan US backing for Israel
America’s economic mood is starting to sour and Israel will be the biggest loser.
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America’s economic mood is starting to sour and Israel will be the biggest loser.
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The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”.

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Police say Jo Shaw and her former partner Ryan Kelly died in the blast in Bristol on Sunday.

South Africa
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen was briefing the media in Parliament about FMD.

South Africa
Nehawu slams Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration without consulting the union.

South Africa
By Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa Enterprises are being battered by a perfect storm in data storage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads consume capacity at a pace no legacy architecture can sustain, component shortages choke global supply chains, and hardware costs and lead times have become erratic enough to derail even […]
South Africa
FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates
Government has formally lifted FMD restrictions within the KwaZulu-Natal Disease Management Area (DMA), signalling a shift in strategy as vaccination efforts intensify nationwide.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the decision is not merely administrative, but that “it is rooted in a shift in the...

World
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

World
The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana’s primaries will test President Trump’s influence as he tries to oust incumbent Republican senators.

World
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Business
FlySafair is bringing back its popular annual sale to mark its 12th birthday, with 50,000 tickets available for just R12.

Business
The car maker says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

Business
Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Business
A unique two-home property in the upmarket suburb of Saxonwold is up for sale for R10.5 million, located on one of the largest heritage stands in the area.

Politics
Mabe has since stepped-aside from the ANC NEC in keeping with the party’s step-aside resolution.

Politics
The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

Politics
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation

Politics
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Sport
It has been confirmed that a well-known Springbok has opted to retire after batting with an unfortunate injury issue.

Sport
Fabio Wardley tells BBC Sport how he went from playing for Ipswich Town’s academy to becoming WBO heavyweight world champion.

Sport
Davey Todd is told he will not be allowed to race at the 2026 North West 200 international road race as the Chief Medical Officer rules that his injuries from a crash at Daytona have not recovered sufficiently.

Sport
Warwickshire Bears sign Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq on a deal to cover this season’s T20 Blast campaign.
Education
The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws.
Education
[New Era] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has installed prepaid water meters at nine schools in Okahandja as part of a cost saving initiative following past concerns over water access at schools.
Education
The University of Southern California wants to integrate artificial intelligence into fields like health care and the arts. Other universities are also using donations to focus more on A.I.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The childhood home of media personality Sizwe Dhlomo in Amanzimtoti has hit the market at R1,6 million.

Lifestyle
Good Hope FM has confirmed the passing of one of its own, Lorenzo Darries, who died following a courageous battle with heart disease.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Ahead of the finale stretch of SA’s hit polygamy reality series, Musa Mseleku opens up about a decade in the spotlight and his parenting philosophy.
Entertainment
The Bulls player said there were many highs and lows in his career, and he knew it was time to call it a day.

Entertainment
What looks gentle is secretly rebuilding your strength, posture and control from the inside out.
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Science/Tech
The voice actors from the original film have returned for the sequel—and not everyone is happy about it.

Science/Tech
The porn giant blocked its content from new UK users in February but says device-based age verification is more secure than third-party sites.

Science/Tech
Chicago, Illinois The appointment underscores NAV’s proven capabilities offering premium services for tokenized fund administration at scale and builds on NAV’s long-term relationship with Laser Digital. The Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund is the first natively tokenized Cayman Bitcoin fund and is aimed at institutional investors in selected regions. Chicago-based NAV Fund Services (NAV)...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica, written by Andrew Cunningham: As its name implies, the venerable Notepad++ text editor began as a more capable version of the classic Windows Notepad, with features such as line numbering and syntax highlighting. It was created in 2003 by Don Ho, who continues to be its primary author and maintainer, and it has been a Windows-exclusive app...
Motoring

Motoring
There are only two rear-wheel drive coupés under R1 million on sale in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has notified motorists of a safety recall issued by Hyundai Automotive South Africa.

Health
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Health
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.

Health
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

Health
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.