Captain Semenyo and go big in defence – FPL team of week
With Erling Haaland possibly out this week, Antoine Semenyo becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City.
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HBO Max and Paramount+ To Merge Into One Streaming Service
Paramount Skydance plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming platform following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. “As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct-to-consumer subscribers,” said David Ellison, the company’s CEO. “We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the...
Inter & Juve want Alisson – Tuesday’s gossip
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Tottenham players face relegation wage cut, plus more.
Here are the most important developments in Iran in the past 24 hours
President Trump is offering some indication about how long the war with Iran might last.
Missile Attacks Are Overwhelming the Gulf. Delivery Drivers Are Still on the Roads
Missile and drone attacks have disrupted daily life, but delivery drivers are still diligently navigating streets to drop off orders across the region.
‘Everything has changed’: Missile attacks shatter Dubai’s safe haven image
Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.
Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
Charter Gets FCC Permission To Buy Cox, Become Largest ISP In the US
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Charter Communications, operator of the Spectrum cable brand, has obtained Federal Communications Commission permission to buy Cox and surpass Comcast as the country’s largest home Internet service provider. Charter has 29.7 million residential and business Internet customers compared to Comcast’s 31.26 million. Buying Cox will give Charter...
CHECKED: Parents still seeking accountability from Chess SA over Zimbabwe tournament chaos
As demands for transparency and accountability continue and promised refunds remained unpaid, the Zimbabwe Chess Federation has disputed Chess South Africa’s version of events.
How Watson ‘cheated’ Lions concussion test in 2017
Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.
PROSPERITY PROPERTY PITCH: Meet the Nigerian mega pastor shouting hallelujah after bidding to buy iconic Cape Town building
Last week, the City of Cape Town auctioned off 53 City-owned properties, including the famous Good Hope Centre. The man who claims his bid was successful is a Nigeria-born pastor who leads a charismatic church in Maitland.
‘I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test’
Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
BlipBlox After Dark Review: a Synthesizer for Everybody
The bubbly plastic BlipBlox After Dark synthesizer is funky, adorable, and a little bit confusing. I love making noises with it anyway.
Watch dramatic hot air balloon rescue 900ft in the air
Emergency crews in Longview, Texas conducted a high-stakes rescue after a hot air balloon struck a cell phone tower about 920ft (280m) above ground
ORGANISED CRIME: Fugitive personal trainer Stamenov remains in custody following Cape Town arrest
Former freelance Virgin Active gym personal trainer Stanislav Stamenov, who is wanted in Romania, where he faces a drug trafficking prison sentence, has appeared in a Cape Town court following his arrest in the city.
The Post-Southern world: why the “Global South” no longer exists
The “Global South” is dead. In 2026, the DRC’s mineral deal with the US proves that middle powers are sovereign free agents, not a unified bloc.
INSOLVENCY BATTLE: High court orders Banxso’s final liquidation as investors face long road to recovery
Banxso’s final liquidation is the legal line in the sand, not a payday. If you were an investor, you would now become a creditor. However, you will need to prove your claim, and recoveries hinge on what a liquidator can trace.
Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers
How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.
Safe haven? Where SA ranks for safety in event of World War 3
Amid growing concerns of an outbreak of ‘World War 3’, global citizens are seeking ‘safe haven’ countries. Where does South Africa fit in?
Microsoft Bans ‘Microslop’ On Its Discord, Then Locks the Server
Over the weekend, Windows Latest noticed that Microsoft’s official Copilot Discord server began automatically blocking the term “Microslop.” As shown in a screenshot, any message containing the word is automatically prevented from posting, and users receive a moderation notice explaining that the message includes language deemed inappropriate under the server’s rules. From the report: Windows...
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Political interference in TRC cases: ‘Not on my watch’ says Bulelani Ngcuka
When then Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Brigitte Mabandla placed TRC cases on ice in 2004, legislation existed enabling ‘concurrence’ between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the executive, the Khampepe Inquiry has heard.