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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist
The world’s most-visited museum will remain closed for the day for ‘exceptional reasons’.
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The world’s most-visited museum will remain closed for the day for ‘exceptional reasons’.
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A Colombian citizen who survived a US strike on a suspected drug-smuggling submarine in the Caribbean has been repatriat
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How Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite child, Prince Andrew, fell from grace, finally forced to relinquish royal titles.
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Analyst Robert Hamilton says Putin expects US attention to drift before the upcoming Budapest summit.
South Africa
Out of more than one million registered candidates, at least 700 thousand will sit for the exams
South Africa
Police say 183 out of over 900 arrested are illegal immigrants
South Africa
Ramokgopa said the plan is aimed at driving the country’s energy agenda
South Africa
Two people were fatally shot at a tavern in Culcutta, Mpumalanga
World
No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati.
World
The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.
World
Lesley Benzies was one of the architects behind one of the most successful video games in history.
World
In reflecting on a gentle melancholy many can relate to, this book teaches us to appreciate the small joys in life.
Africa
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
Africa
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.
Africa
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.
Africa
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.
Business
Zimbali Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, which boasts some of the most sought-after luxury real estate in South Africa, was once a sugar cane farm before developers acquired it in the early 1900s for residential property development.
Business
Ed Miliband says the UK’s clean energy sector needs developing in order to “get bills down for good”.
Business
Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted under oath that Sections 19(2), (3) and (4) of the new Expropriation Act are unconstitutional.
Politics
As tributes continue to stream in for the late former Kenyan prime minister, Raila Odinga, who will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Sunday, the ANC hailed the statesman as a dedicated champion of freedom and equality.
Politics
The IFP believes 80% of all jobs should be reserved for South Africans.
Politics
He says people should just look at the performance of the IFP and its representatives at all levels.
Politics
The IFP was founded on the 21st of March 1975 at KwaNzimela in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal
Sport
CAF Champions League football is back. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made four changes to face Saint-Eloi Lupopo.
Sport
The weather in Colombo has “ruined” the Women’s World Cup, says former England spinner Alex Hartley.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander says Yusuf Maart was the most complete player he’s ever shared a midfield with.
Sport
Jonathan Rea’s World Superbike career ends a race earlier than planned after he crashed out of the Superpole race at Jerez.
Education
Shutting out China’s best minds will only push them into a homegrown Chinese research ecosystem that is eclipsing American universities.
Education
At a time of financial and enrollment uncertainty in higher education, Vanderbilt University, along with other schools, has forged ahead with expansion.
Education
With 97% of schools destroyed or damaged, 600,000 children have just begun their third year out of formal education. Three students and a teacher share their stories – and their hopes
Juwayriya Adwan, 12, al-Mawasi, Khan Younis
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Education
The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better – but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schools
In the world’s tech innovation epicenter, an “AI-powered” private school has made headlines for unabashedly embracing the technology.
Alpha School San Francisco, which opened its doors to K-8 students this fall, is the newest outpost of a network of 14...
Lifestyle
The ‘No Kings’ protests are a vast, mostly peaceful movement with millions rallying against President Donald Trump’s policies.
Lifestyle
Princess Charlene recently honoured Mireille Calmes, founder of Special Olympics Monaco, by unveiling a commemorative plaque.
Lifestyle
Volleyball icon Leo Williams is bringing the Beach Pro Tour to Cape Town’s Camps Bay Beach, marking a major milestone for the sport.
Lifestyle
Miss Polo Universe Africa has revealed its Top 10 finalists, celebrating South African women who combine beauty, and leadership.
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Science/Tech
Cloud storage is speedy, convenient, and simple—until it stops working.
Science/Tech
Solana (SOL) has picked up fresh interest, now trading near $184 after a small 0.57% rise in a day. Developers and investors stay engaged with the network for its quick transactions, strong scaling features and growing use in decentralized apps. But as traders look beyond traditional projects for higher returns, attention is shifting toward Remittix […]
Science/Tech
Microsoft said in a blog post this week that “over half of cyberattacks with known motives were driven by extortion or ransomware… while attacks focused solely on espionage made up just 4%.” And Microsoft’s annual digital threats report found operations expanding even more through AI, with cybercriminals “accelerating malware development and creating more realistic synthetic content, enhancing...
Science/Tech
Dogecoin remains one of the most recognizable names in digital assets, a token that began as a meme but evolved into a central player in online payments and social-driven trading. As interest around altcoins builds toward the next market cycle, many investors are once again watching Dogecoin’s movement for signs of broader sentiment. The question […]
Motoring
After initially called the C3, the Omoda C5’s smaller sibling will now be sold as the C4.
Motoring
Road Test Editor Mark Jones managed fuel economy of 5.2 litres per 100km in Omoda C5 HEV.
Motoring
People mover gets 31 new features making it a compelling package at its price point.
Motoring
Two month long-term tenure wraps-up as the final goodbye for the current flagship Fortuner.
Health
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old – so he turned to his second love, baking.
Health
As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.
Health
More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.
Health
Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.
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.