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Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war
Almost a year after the start of a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon.

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India v Pakistan
One of the fiercest rivalries in sport

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Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
Police said four people remain in custody after the “stunt,” which coincided with the US president’s arrival in the UK.

South Africa
Alleged assault by principal at Cibeni High School under scrutiny
The learner says fellow learners and the principal were mocking her.
South Africa
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: Day 1
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will take the stand as the first witness.

South Africa
Alleged Usindiso building arsonist to be cross examined in court
He says he knew that lying to that extent was going to guarantee him a spot in jail.

South Africa
Tiffany Meek back in Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court
During the bail hearing, the state argued that Meek killed her son and attempted to cover it up.

World
President Trump visits U.K. for unprecedented second state visit
President Trump is in the U.K. Wednesday for a rare second state visit that will include pageantry, policy and protests.

World
How China’s growing industrial power buffers it from the trade war
China manufactures about one third of everything made in the world, and its industrial power is still expanding. Economist Dan Wang talks about the implications of its growth.

World
Israel expands its Gaza City offensive, as hospitals contend with the dead, wounded
The Israeli army says its offensive to occupy Gaza City has begun, as hospitals there struggle with the surge of dead and wounded from the attacks.

World
How civilians in Gaza City are surviving the latest Israeli offensive
Shaina Low, communications advisor for Norwegian Refugee Council, talks about what civilians are experiencing during Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City.

Africa
Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Mpina’s removal from Tanzania’s presidential race boosts Samia’s reelection chances
Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race. The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Africa
US Republicans propose bill on removal of Zimbabwe sanctions
If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank

Africa
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

Business
SARS wants to avoid another Capitec loss
The National Treasury wants to iron out the small ambiguities that exist in South Africa’s finance laws that led to a bruising VAT loss for SARS against banking group Capitec in 2024.

Business
Private school fee warning for South Africa
Private schools across South Africa are warning of dire financial consequences if proposed changes to VAT rules are implemented.

Business
One final twist for South Africa’s e-toll saga
Thousands of legal cases against motorists who defied the e-toll system are still open. Outa wants Sanral and the government to finalise things.

Business
Momentum breaks profit record
Momentum Group has hit record earnings, with the group looking to increase its total share buybacks to R3 billion.

Politics
MKP calls for postponement of Madlanga Commission
The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Politics
Kimberley civic movements welcome Municipal Manager’s precautionary suspension
Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.

Politics
DA says willing to help underperforming municipalities
Ramaphosa admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns are those governed by the DA.
Politics
KZN MEC Duma slams release of ‘drunk driver’ who assaulted officer and caused N3 chaos
The release of an alleged drunk driver who crashed into several cars on the N3 near Pietermaritzburg, allegedly assaulted a traffic officer and was arrested after a high-speed car chase on Sunday is a “slap in the face for justice”, says Siboniso Duma.
Sport
Eight Kaizer Chiefs players facing loan exits by Monday
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened the Naturena exit door. A mix of youngsters and fringe stars are tipped for loan moves.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs latest exits: Club captain joins new team for the season – Confirmed
Kaizer Chiefs latest player movement has been confirmed. This club captain has penned down a deal with a new team this season.

Sport
Rassie on latest squad selection: Springboks ‘blessed with talent’
Rassie Erasmus has named an updated 33-man Springboks squad for their Rugby Championship fixtures against Argentina. Find out who made the cut.

Sport
‘Take him to Afcon’ – Junior Khanye urges Broos to call up Grobler
Bradley Grobler has scored six goals in nine matches across all comeptitions this season and fans are urging him to return to Bafana Bafana.
Education
Ask The Morning: What Do You Want to Know About Drones?
Drone attacks have become ubiquitous in warfare. We’ll find experts to answer your questions.
Education
Uganda: Low Turnout As Third Term Opens in Ntungamo Amid Teachers’ Strike
[Nile Post] Schools in Ntungamo District opened for third term with low student turnout after parents withheld their children following reports of a teachers’ strike.

Education
I toured UK council estates and learned this: all our lives are poems just waiting to be written | Rowan McCabe
I knocked on doors, spoke to people about their hopes and concerns, and wrote poetry to share with them. It could and should be an art form for everyone
When I first suggested knocking on strangers’ doors and offering to write a poem for them, for nothing, on any subject of their choosing, the responses weren’t exactly enthusiastic. I’m from Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne, where the...

Education
A moment that changed me: I was a gobby teen who lived to win. Then I lost a contest – and found the real me
I should have been devastated when I came third in a public speaking competition. But the joy that came out of nowhere has shaped the rest of my life
“I am a teenager, living in an age with war, corruption, discrimination, racism, sexism. But no one seems angry about it. People see the slight advances towards equal society as having solved our issues entirely and it just isn’t enough.”
It’s...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
One of Cape Town’s largest malls announces major expansion
One of Cape Town’s leading shopping centres have announced a 2025 redevelopment, with new stores, dining options, and eco-friendly upgrades.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev arrested in Georgia
Infamous conman Simon Leviev, exposed by Netflix’s Tinder Swindler, has finally been detained in Georgia after years avoiding justice.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘It took a real toll on me’: Lebohang Lephatsoana on portraying Tumelo’s drug struggles in ‘Youngins’
The third and final season of the Showmax hit drama series will premiere this week.
Entertainment
There’s no stopping new rap prince Loatinover Pounds
The smash hit, Sosh Plata, put Loatinover Pounds on top of the rap game three years ago.

Science/Tech
Safeguarding blood, safeguarding lives: Why honest disclosure matters in blood donation
Patient safety depends not only on our science, but also on donor honesty.

Science/Tech
Windows 10 support ending soon – is your business ready?
Delaying the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 could prove costly – both financially and operationally.

Science/Tech
One final hammer blow in South African e-toll fight
Outa goes to court to force Sanral to abandon collecting outstanding e-toll debts.
Science/Tech
China Tells Its Tech Companies To Stop Buying All of Nvidia’s AI Chips
China’s internet regulator has told the country’s biggest technology companies to stop buying all of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips and terminate their existing orders, as Beijing steps up efforts to boost its homegrown semiconductor industry and compete with the US. From a report: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) informed companies including ByteDance and Alibaba this week...

Motoring
Not so fast: Volkswagen Touareg tipped to become an EV in 2029
Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux geared for new Outeniqua 400 race
Scenic route features rugged mountain passes, river crossings and historic ox-wagon trails.

Motoring
GWM Haval H7’s Chinese sibling upgraded to Big Dog Plus ‘status’
If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.
Health
Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech.
Health
Former C.D.C. Director to Tell Lawmakers She Was ‘Fired for Holding the Line’
Susan Monarez is set to provide her first detailed account of her ouster in testimony before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.
Health
Pig Organ Transplants May Pose a Dilemma for Some Jews and Muslims
The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.
Health
‘People Are Losing Hope’: Suicide Risk Is Rife in ICE Detention Centers
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
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.