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More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
The government publishes new figures for England and Wales, as it faces pressure over accidental releases.

Top Stories
US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer
The Senate Democratic minority leader is being blamed for allowing centrist Democrats to abandon party cause.

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Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk, Ukraine
Undated video on social media shows Russian troops moving through dense fog in Pokrovsk, Ukraine.

South Africa
Police to deepen probe into money trail in AKA murder case
The case has been remanded to the 25th of November.

South Africa
SA launches first entirely locally produced vaccine in over 50 years
The initiative marks a major milestone for local science and public health

South Africa
Newcastle Municipality launches R2.1bn debt recovery drive
The initiative called Debt and Revenue Collection is a campaign to recoup the monies owed.

South Africa
One killed, two injured in Cape Town shooting
An 18-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded in the incident.

World
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.

World
Turkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayor
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.

World
‘This animal spared my life’: Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.

World
Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US shutdown
The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it’s not yet a done deal in the House.

Africa
Anger over ‘wanted notice’ for Nigeria’s ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva
His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

Africa
Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

Africa
Four into one – how do African World Cup play-offs work?
As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Africa
Jacob Zuma’s daughter denies terrorism charges as her trial starts
Zuma-Sambudla is accused of fuelling a wave of protests that hit South Africa after her father’s arrest.

Business
Learner driver failed theory test 128 times, report says
The theory test was introduced almost 30 years ago to test a learner’s knowledge of road rules.

Business
South African girls school named one of the best in the world
Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2025, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.

Business
Lloyds’ use of staff account data during pay talks ‘concerning’
The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases.
Business

Politics
Culture of fear, factionalism and incompetence at EMPD: Spies
Spies says the environment became intolerable, prompting his early retirement.

Politics
NW Legislature establishes Ad Hoc Committee to investigate Premier
This comes after the Mayor of the Naledi Local Municipality, Clifton Groep’s accusations.

Politics
Batohi withholds name of suspended prosecutor linked to syndicates
NPA head Shamila Batohi refuses to reveal suspended prosecutor’s name and asks to do so in camera.
Politics
News24 | Prosecutors can’t trust anyone in current environment, not even police intelligence – Batohi
Prosecutors in the country work in an environment where they do not know whom to trust, even when intelligence comes from the police’s highest echelons.

Sport
FA charges Burnley Mejbri for allegedly spitting at fans
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans last month.

Sport
‘It’s a dream come true’ – Scott on first England call-up
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says he is “over the moon” to receive his first senior England call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Sport
Pride of lions on greenkeeper duty at Skukuza Golf Club – PHOTO
Skukuza Golf Club inside the Kruger National Park is known as the ‘wildest’ course in the world – and for good reason!

Sport
Iwobi ready to face ‘big brother’ Aubameyang
Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to “lock up” Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
Education
Uganda: Over 166,000 Senior Six Candidates Begin 2025 Uace Examinations Today
[Nile Post] A total of 166,402 Senior Six candidates have today, Monday, November 10, 2025, commenced the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, marking the final phase of this year’s national assessment calendar.
Education
Teaching History in the Trump Era
Readers respond to an article about how the teaching of U.S. history is changing. Also: Democratic pragmatism; emergency care at risk.
Education
Africa: Why Partnerships and African-Led Solutions Are Non-Negotiable – Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili
[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana — Millions of children sit in classrooms across Africa but leave unable to read a simple sentence or solve basic math problems.
Education
South Sudan: Photo Claiming to Show Ugandan Pupils Writing Exams Seated On the Ground Was Taken in South Sudan
[Africa Check] Photo claiming to show Ugandan pupils writing exams seated on the ground was taken in South Sudan

Lifestyle
‘I cannot breathe’: Lynn Forbes as suspects in AKA murder arrive in SA
Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, has reacted as the two suspects in his murder trial have arrived in Durban, South Africa.

Lifestyle
How TAX eats into US PowerBall jackpot winnings
US PowerBall winners can choose between taking the prize across 30 annual installments or a lump sum – the preferred option for most winners.

Lifestyle
Here’s the PowerBall jackpot figure for Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R31 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 11 November.

Lifestyle
The real South African summer survival guide
Stay cool this summer with this South African survival guide – from beating heatwaves to keeping mosquitoes, chaos and burnout at bay.
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Science/Tech
This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office
WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
Science/Tech
Apple’s $230 iPhone Sock
Apple has launched the iPhone Pocket, a knitted bag designed to hold iPhones. The limited edition collaboration with Japanese designer Issey Miyake costs $229.95 for the crossbody version. A shorter version is priced at $149.95. Apple said the 3D-knitted design was inspired by “a piece of cloth” and was born from the idea of creating an additional pocket for any iPhone and small everyday items....
Science/Tech
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Project Struggles Toward Billion-User Ambition With 17.5 Million Sign-Ups
Sam Altman’s Tools for Humanity has verified around 17.5 million people through its iris-scanning Orb device. The company has set a goal of reaching 1 billion users, so it is less than 2% of the way there. The startup has raised $240 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures. PitchBook estimates its valuation at $2.5 billion. The Orb is a...

Science/Tech
FNB, Mastercard launch cross-border money transfer platform
The Globba platform lets customers send instant, affordable cross-border payments to 120 destinations.

Motoring
BAIC B30 makes a strong case for a brand seeking clearer ground
B30 will be the brand’s flagship and, according to it, start with local assembly at its controversial Eastern Cape plant in 2026.
Motoring

Motoring
‘Restomod’ Toyota Land Cruiser 60-Series revealed with modern touches
Appearing near stock standard, the concept uses the same V6 engine as the modern Tacoma bakkie.
Motoring
Health
For Parents of Children With Autism, There Are No Easy Answers
Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.
Health
The Young Women Grappling With an ‘Old Man’s Disease’
Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod.

Health
Pharmacist suspended after BBC Botox sting
Cornelius Agoye was filmed supplying Botox to an undercover BBC researcher in a breach of the rules.
Health
F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause
The benefits of hormone replacement have been underappreciated, Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said on Monday. Critics described evidence for the change as insufficient.
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.