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Gaza girl orphaned in Israeli strike rebuilds her life with severe burns
More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.
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More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.

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Open-play goals have been on the decline this season and BBC Sport takes a closer look at the trend.

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The eruption of a volcano in East Java has left villages blanketed in ash and mud.

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The International Energy Agency warns of an oil surplus in 2026, but OPEC+ predicts a balanced market.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Maumela’s name surfaces in Matlala case as SIU-targeted businessman linked via text messages.

South Africa
The DA in Gauteng plans to picket outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Thursday.

South Africa
FS Human Rights Commission urges swift action after police allegedly assault woman in Sasolburg.
World
US President Donald Trump said he will host New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting, after fiercely attacking the 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist during his recent campaign.
World
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stepped down from positions at Harvard University and the OpenAI board amid the continuing fallout from his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

World
India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

Africa
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Africa
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Business
While many prominent economists and finance groups are anticipating a 25 basis point interest rate cut today, South Africans are being warned to also brace for the Reserve Bank to hold rates for longer.
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South Africa is on the cusp of a higher education turning point.

Business
Lewis Group has opened 40 new stores, as the group invests in long-term growth by expanding its new store footprint.

Politics
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Politics
The ANCYL has expressed its support for MP Malusi Gigaba who has stepped aside from his duties.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi.

Politics
The DA has called for blacklisting service providers implicated in the Tembisa Hospital scandal.

Sport
Uncapped Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves will make his first Wales start against New Zealand on Saturday.

Sport
A target for 90% of schools in England to offer girls equal access to football in PE lessons is achieved three years ahead of schedule.

Sport
Formula 1 drivers “urgently” need a meeting with governing body the FIA over the interpretation of its guidelines on racing, says Williams’ Carlos Sainz.

Sport
Steve Smith marks his temporary return as Australia’s Ashes captain with a bizarre attack on ex-England spinner Monty Panesar.
Education
[Namibian] Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp on Wednesday said overcrowding in schools across Namibia remains a persistent challenge.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — YOUNG Tanzanians have been urged to fully embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a direct pathway to skills development, employment and self-reliance, as the government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s workforce and dispel long-held misconceptions about vocational training.
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[WFP] Lilongwe — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD 8.3 million from the Government of Norway to support the food needs of crisis-affected families and primary school children in Malawi. The contribution comes at a crucial moment as the country enters the peak of the lean season – the period between planting and harvesting when food availability is at...
Education
[Leadership] The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the federal government will deploy all instruments of the state to rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State.

Lifestyle
Attention, classic car enthusiasts! The V&A Waterfront Motor Show is making its grand return to Cape Town next weekend.
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Science/Tech
Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today launched the Workday EU Sovereign Cloud, a new offering that gives organisations across the European Union (EU) the ability to use Workday’s AI-powered HR and finance solutions while keeping their data secure, local, and under their control. As new European […]

Science/Tech
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has launched a new feature on its mobile app, allowing users to track their checked-in luggage in real-time.

Science/Tech
The company’s research reveals a major shift in attacker tactics, with AI now being used to automate phishing and identity theft at scale across the continent.

Science/Tech
Local online retailers expect bumper sales during the biggest shopping period of the year, with technology-related goods anticipated to outperform other categories.

Motoring
With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.
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Motoring
Latest record brings the number of exported Polos to 1 407 160.

Motoring
Known internally as the D27, the first all-new Navara in 11 years will be sold only in Australasia.
Health
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
Health
Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

Health
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
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.