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The Papers: ‘Starmer’s battle begins’ and ‘Rivals’

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Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast

South Africa

Former prosecutor handed 7 years for corruption, money laundering

Lesufi commits to resolving community challenges in Ratanda

Zuma seeks appeal on Judge Chili’s arms deal ruling

World

British PM Keir Starmer’s job is in jeopardy after his party was trounced in elections

The 10 best songs competing at (a very contentious) Eurovision

Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Africa

African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

African SMEs face finance, fragmentation and succession crisis, warns IFC chief

‘They shot my neighbour in the head’ – the lakeside city traumatised by war

Business

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed

Sport

PSG & Arsenal eye Fernandes – Friday’s gossip

Saints hold off Giants to go top of Super League

Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad

Education

N.Y.U. Class of 2026 Graduates After Studying Through Turbulent Years

Justice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants

Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip

Lifestyle

Boity’s mansion stars on Top Billing, despite home loan saga

‘Guilty’: Springboks given career-crushing doping bans

‘He’s unapologetic about his success’: Wicknell Chivayo praises MySol’s luxury lifestyle

Entertainment

Commission slaps Sergeant Fannie Nkosi with additional charges

Zuma escalates legal war after court rejects ‘Stalingrad Tactics’

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Science/Tech

The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial

OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship

OpenAI Trial Heads to Jury After Closing Arguments in Musk vs. Altman Case

Motoring

Chery’s first electric car coming to South Africa – Photos

More road tolls on the cards for South African motorists

Ford Everest Tremor: new rugged off-roader joins expanded 2026 line-up

Health

Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue

16 More People in the U.S. Are Being Monitored for Hantavirus, C.D.C. Says

Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks