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Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow.

The star says the allegations “haunted” her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the National Commemoration of Reconciliation

Officers have been deployed to hotspots to ensure compliance: RTMC spokesperson, Simon Zwane

UK-based junior miner Aterian announced Dec. 9 that it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with French start-up Lithosquare to launch a joint copper exploration program in Morocco and Botswana. Under the agreement, Aterian will use Lithosquare’s data science and artificial intelligence tools to identify high-potential copper targets, joining a growing number of mining […]

When Google rolled out its AI Mode search feature in March, it began offering AI-generated recipes. The results were often flawed. In one widely shared example, the system failed to recognize satire from The Onion and advised users to cook with non-toxic glue. The missteps highlight a growing concern among food bloggers whose recipes are […]

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, “Slow Poison.” The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda’s struggle for independence.

A mass shooting that left 15 people dead at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” authorities said Tuesday.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Australian gun control advocate Rebecca Peters about the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting and gun control in Australia.

A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s police said Tuesday.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.

On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

ANCYL Secretary General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle has confirmed the registration of conference delegates.

Presidency says that South Africa will not ask G20 member countries to boycott the next meeting.

The rugby community has been left reeling after the tragic death of former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke.

The ATP introduces a new extreme heat rule from 2026 which will allow players on the men’s tour to take a 10-minute cooling break during best-of-three sets singles matches.

Gaston Sirino’s contract with Kaizer Chiefs is set to expire soon but will Amakhosi keep the South America despite limited game time?

BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport’s Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.

The number of ‘neets’ is skyrocketing in Britain, another Tory failure. Labour’s plans for apprenticeships and training funds will turn this around

• Pat McFadden is secretary of state for work and pensions

Neglect is a political choice, and one with deep human consequences.

That is what has struck me in the early months as secretary of state for work and pensions. Graph after graph, slide...

South Africa’s power utility is assessing a coastal site near a critically-endangered African penguin colony for a new nuclear power plant.

If you’re one of the lucky South Africans who have received a Christmas bonus, here’s how you can spend it responsibly.

Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

US actress Angelina Jolie has revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France magazine.

Santaco has condemned the taxi patrols’ conduct, emphasising that they are not authorised to stop private vehicles.

The ANC Youth League has tabled a list of demands at its elective conference, placing youth unemployment and economic exclusion at the centre of its agenda.

The MK party has rejected both the process and the outcome of the sitting.

For many people, the holidays are a lonely and difficult time, and facing this can be emotionally draining.

2025 has been a year of upheaval at South Africa’s biggest pay-TV service, DStv, whose parent company was taken over by a foreign broadcasting giant.

The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out

• Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados

The timing is brutal. Just as the world celebrates the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris climate agreement this month, new evidence shows that the world is crashing through the main defence that was...

These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.