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Reeves says Budget will be ‘fair’ as tax rise speculation mounts
The Chancellor’s speech is expected to roll the pitch for a difficult Budget.
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The Chancellor’s speech is expected to roll the pitch for a difficult Budget.

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Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was called the signing of the season – and then came his biggest contribution so far with his strike against Everton.

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Day before the vote, Trump says ‘highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds’ if Democrat candidate wins.

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After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

South Africa
The department says it will train over 400 traditional surgeons.

South Africa
Ntuli held a crime Imbizo in Ngwavuma where he met affected communities.
South Africa
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead and this is the South African story.

South Africa
Surfers have been cautioned to exit the water if they encounter a seal.

World
President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification.

World
NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Sharif Aly of the International Refugee Assistance Project about President Trump drastically slashing the number of refugees that can enter the U.S.

World
Oren Lesmeister, a fifth-generation cattle rancher in South Dakota and a former Democratic state lawmaker, talks about the White House’s plan to quadruple the amount of beef it imports from Argentina.

World
According to police in Texas, the truck was transporting a full load of cars when it stopped on the railroad tracks.

Africa
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Africa
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

Africa
There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

Business
Stemaide’s goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

Business
But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships.

Business
The coffee giant entered China more than a quarter of a century ago but has faced tough competition in recent years.

Business
Henry and Patricia Devine bought Jet Master for R15,000. It was an incredible investment. It won numerous races and earned millions for its owners.

Politics
Dr Boshielo will be the 7th witness to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
The GNU leaders discussed critical issues facing the country such as youth unemployment.
Politics
The IFP has thrown its weight and “unwavering support and confidence” in the KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unity (GPU) it leads.

Politics
Mbotho has testified that he gave instructions to Hawks to investigate the alleged police operations

Sport
League One Leyton Orient progress to the second round of the FA Cup after beating National League Tamworth 1-0, thanks to Kennedy Digie’s own goal.

Sport
Mark Chapman is with Andros Townsend, Shay Given and Rory Smith for the Monday Night Club

Sport
BBC Sport looks at what awaits England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday’s qualifying draw for the 2027 World Cup.

Sport
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is closer to leaving Old Trafford, Barcelona will complete a deal for Marcus Rashford if he agrees to their wage offer, Newcastle eye Atalanta midfielder Ederson, plus more.

Education
Union had sought permission to apply for judicial review over watchdog’s new inspection framework
A head teachers’ union is to consult members about possible industrial action after a high court judge dismissed its attempt to challenge Ofsted’s new inspection regime for schools in England.
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) sought permission to apply for a judicial review,...
Education
Nonprofit groups and state officials warned that the rule could be used to penalize organizations and agencies at odds with the Trump administration’s political agenda.

Education
New Ofsted inspections will go ahead as planned this month after the NAHT union’s failed legal challenge.
Education
Cody Campbell, an oilman, has spent millions paying students to play football at Texas Tech. Now he worries that people like him are ruining college sports.

Lifestyle
Did EFF leader Julius Malema just wish death upon celebrated golfer Gary Player, after the latter’s call to ban BEE?
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Tom’s Hardware: After a turbulent weekend of updates and clarifications, AMD has published an entire web page to assuage user backlash and reaffirm its commitment to continued support for its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2-based drives, following a spate of confusion surrounding its recent decision to put Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 series cards in “maintenance mode.”...

Science/Tech
Altcoin buyers are watching for the next breakout cycle, and momentum is already forming around 5 altcoins that could surge 10-100x as capital rotates from large-caps into structured early plays. Market data shows traders are not just chasing hype anymore; they want tokens with rules, visible progress, and real supply control. This shift has pushed […]
Science/Tech
In its largest rollout yet, Waymo said it will launch its driverless robotaxi service to Las Vegas, San Diego, and Detroit in 2026. The Alphabet unit will also debut new Zeekr-built vehicles developed with Geely to complement its existing Jaguar I-PACE fleet. Reuters reports: The new Zeekr model, developed with Chinese automaker Geely, are designed specifically for robotaxi use cases and will...
Science/Tech
Coca-Cola has doubled down on AI-generated holiday ads despite widespread criticism of last year’s uncanny results. This year the beverage company is replacing human actors with oddly animated animals in a visually inconsistent campaign. The Verge reports: There’s no consistent style, switching between attempted realism and a bug-eyed toony look, and the polar bears, panda, and sloth move...

Motoring
New vehicles have now gone a year without an overall decrease, while also posting sales of more than 50 000 units for a fourth month in a row.

Motoring
Several factors contributed to the decrease in petrol and diesel prices.
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Motoring
The number of affected models haven’t been specified, however, suspected owners should contact their nearest Ford dealer as quickly possible.
Health
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism.
Health
New work requirements are expected to leave millions of poor Americans uninsured. For Equifax, which charges states steep prices for its trove of employment data, it is a business opportunity.
Health
The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions with agency officials.

Health
A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.
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.