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US government shutdown enters 40th day: How is it affecting Americans?
Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.

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UK military to help Belgium after drone sightings near airports
The military has not gone into details about the sort of equipment or number of personnel that will be sent.

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Israeli settlers attack journalists at olive harvest in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villagers, activists, and journalists near Nablus.

South Africa
King Misuzulu in final stages of his traditional wedding
EFF’s Julius Malema is among those in attendance of the King’s wedding.

South Africa
Limpopo mother seeks justice for repeated rape of child
The woman says she has been banished from her parent’s homestead in a village outside Tzaneen

South Africa
Cow to be slaughtered to welcome King Misuzulu to the Queen’s family
Dora Myeni from the Queen’s family says the family is happy to be at the Zulu Royal family

South Africa
SANCO calls for probe into bullying claims at Vanderbijlpark school
The incident allegedly led to the suicide of a 16-year-old grade 10 learner Lerato Motjhadibane.

World
Israel receives remains of hostage that Hamas says is IDF soldier killed in 2014
Hadar Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014, two hours after a ceasefire took effect ending that year’s war between Israel and Hamas.

World
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border
Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.

World
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
“I didn’t want to say immediately it was me,” fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. “With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last.”
World
News24 | Nostalgia, regret and history: Inside exiled King Juan Carlos of Spain’s memoir, Reconciliation
Spain’s exiled King Juan Carlos I reflects on his tumultuous life in newly published memoir titled “Reconciliation.”

Africa
The gentle but ruthless president blamed for shattering Tanzania’s aura of stability
The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

Africa
The ex-president’s daughter who faces terror-related charges
South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

Africa
Panache, parades and power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Business
The historic private school in South Africa run by a famous cricketer for 20 years
St Alban’s College in Pretoria was founded in 1963, and had all-rounder Anton Murray serving as its first headmaster for 20 years.

Business
HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.

Business
Driving vs the Gautrain – and only one option makes sense
The Gautrain is a world-class mode of transport, but there are several drawbacks to using the system instead of driving.
Business

Politics
ANC stalwart Ntombazana Botha dies age 82
Botha passed away at an East London hospital on Saturday after a long illness.

Politics
ANC confirms Mchunu offered to step-aside
The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

Politics
uMkhonto weSizwe veteran Reverend Moruti Maphatsoe passes away
The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Politics
Charging Gigaba is long overdue: Accountability Now
Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Sport
Bezzecchi claims dominant MotoGP win in Portugal
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi leads from start to finish to claim his second victory of the season at the Portuguese Grand Prix.

Sport
Guehi set to miss England games with foot injury
Defender Marc Guehi is expected to miss England’s final World Cup qualifying games after suffering a foot injury in Crystal Palace’s midweek Conference League win.

Sport
Ouaddou on his second Pirates final in four months
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is 90 minutes away from a second trophy in just four months after beating Richards Bay FC in the Carling Knockout semis.

Sport
Rai beats Fleetwood in play-off after final-round thriller
Aaron Rai holds off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.
Education
Book Review: ‘The History of Money,’ by David McWilliams
Learned, lively and often irreverent, David McWilliams’s “The History of Money” is rich with surprising details about currency, then and now.
Education
Israeli Academics Find Themselves Isolated Despite Gaza Cease-Fire
Boycotts of Israeli universities, largely imposed in Europe, have multiplied since the start of the war and reflect Israel’s international isolation over its conduct in Gaza.

Education
Royal College of Psychiatrists faces member backlash over Qatar partnership
More than 150 psychiatrists sign letter condemning contract to host exams in country with well-documented human rights abuses
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is facing a backlash from members over a controversial partnership with Qatar’s state healthcare provider.
The college has signed a contract with the state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation to host international exams in Doha, enabling...
Education
Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

Lifestyle
Heinz Winckler’s wife reacts to claims of promoting ‘demonic diet’
Alette Winckler, wife of pop singer-turned-preacher Heinz Winckler – is accused of promoting a Christian ‘cult-like’ weight loss programme.

Lifestyle
One ‘Saffa-Rita’ please – new London cocktail bar serves SA-inspired drinks
A new cocktail lounge has opened its doors in London, serving South African-inspired drinks and a selection of complementary bar snacks.

Lifestyle
PDA in Paris: Sacha and Sarah share steamy embrace [photos]
Did Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu just make it official with his older rumoured partner – Sarah Langa – in the City of Love?
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
What Is Adobe Firefly? Here’s How to Use This Powerful Generative AI Tool
Adobe Firefly is a deceptively powerful AI playground to generate images, videos, and more. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Science/Tech
South Africa ready for digital driving licences
Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handfield-Jones believes that South Africa is ready for digital driving licences and vehicle licence discs.

Science/Tech
$435M+ Raised in Record Time! Why BlockDAG Is the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now Over SEI, Nexchain, & AlphaPepe
The search for the best crypto to buy right now often leads traders across a wide spectrum of projects, from high-cap presale tokens with structured roadmaps to newer entrants riding social momentum. In a market defined by volatility, each cycle brings a different mix of fundamentals, hype, and timing. While some investors prioritize partnerships or […]

Science/Tech
Top Trending Crypto: BlockDAG’s $0.005 to $0.40 Surge Leaves Litecoin, Aptos, & Pepe in Catch-Up Mode
The concept of top trending crypto is evolving beyond simple price charts and speculative chatter. While legacy assets like Litecoin adjust to macro resets and utility chains like Aptos push upgrades, newer entrants like BlockDAG are drawing attention for their presale dynamics and listing momentum. At the same time, memecoins such as Pepe remind traders […]

Motoring
Regional Extreme Festival finishes season finale on a dramatic note
Events saw a number of red flags, deployment of the safety car and close if sometime too close racing.

Motoring
BYD Atto 2 could be Chery Tiggo Cross and Corolla Cross rival
An announcement regarding the Atto 2 could be made soon. Should approval be given, expect it to arrive in 2026.

Motoring
Norris survives a slip to seize Sao Paulo pole
“So, I’m happy. We’ve been on very good form. The team have given me a great car, so I’ve always got to thank them.“

Motoring
‘Land Rover’ Discovery shows it still has it despite Defender success
Aging off-roader still has the charm, versatility and added practicality for seven to rival its more rugged sibling, but at a cost.
Health
Merck PCSK9 Pill Results Point to Extremely Low Cholesterol Future
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.
Health
Robert H. Bartlett, Father of Innovative Life-Support System, Dies at 86
He developed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, a treatment that can sustain patients whose hearts and lungs are failing — for days or weeks or longer.
Health
Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
Health
The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.