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World

Has the U.S. lost the war in Iran?

Yesterday at 23:06 PM, via NPR

As both the US and Iran signal a peace deal is near, Robert Kagan, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, says the U.S. will likely come out weaker than before the war.

Africa

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Friday at 12:43 PM, via BBC News

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Business

Another loss for Pick n Pay

Today at 08:41 AM, via BusinessTech

Pick n Pay has recorded a R185 million loss for the 2026 financial year, with the group benefitting from the strong performance of Boxer.

Business

7 Reasons Car Warranty Claims Get Rejected

Today at 08:40 AM, via BusinessTech

Keagan Sloman, Head of Product and Commercial at financial services provider The Unlimited, gives seven common reasons why car warranty claims could be rejected, and what motorists can do to give their claims the best chance of being paid out.

Business

Pick n Pay closes 56 stores in South Africa

Today at 08:23 AM, via BusinessTech

Pick n Pay shut down 56 stores across South Africa during its 2026 financial year as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy.

Sport

Naas Botha takes on new rugby job in America

Today at 07:13 AM, via The South African

After relocating to America for family reasons, legendary ex-Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has now accepted a rugby role in Kansas.

Education

‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.

Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Education

UK universities warn of cuts for impoverished students if dire funding issues continue

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll

Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged groups if the dire funding struggles at universities continue.

The anonymous poll of leaders by Universities UK (UUK) revealed the...

Education

Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes

Yesterday at 20:05 PM, via The Guardian

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities

Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.

Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will...

Education

Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents

Yesterday at 19:31 PM, via The Guardian

Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare hours.

Phillipson has written to the Competition and...

Entertainment

Sneaker queen Kim Jayde goes prime time

Today at 07:52 AM, via The Citizen

Sneaker queen and popular culture influencer Kim Jayde has taken street culture mainstream. The popular YouTuber’s Kickin’ It With Kim…

Health

How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids

Saturday at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.