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‘The best candidate’: NYC Gen Z voters turn out for Zohran Mamdani
Young voters are turning out to support Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in droves.
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Young voters are turning out to support Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in droves.

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The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, equalling the longest in the country’s history.

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Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.

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Renewed fighting, floods and challenges to aid access are worsening the humanitarian crisis, hunger monitor says.

South Africa
Mogotsi has been under the spotlight in recent weeks for his alleged association with top cops

South Africa
Lesufi outlined the province’s comprehensive preparedness measures across critical areas

South Africa
Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with Westbury mass shooting

South Africa
A total of 48 typhoid fever cases has been reported.

World
The federal budget from Canada’s PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.

World
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are thought to have been the last French people held in Iran.

World
Dick Cheney is often described as the chief architect of the Iraq war. In Iraq, he’s better remembered as a key figure behind the destruction of the country.

World
The semi-submersible vessel was bound for various European countries, officials say.

Africa
The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

Africa
The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

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

Africa
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

Business
A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect.

Business
Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%.

Business
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
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Politics
Rakubu says Khumalo’s testimony highlighted issues of criminal cartel connection with the SAPS.

Politics
Ramaphosa says a call must be made to support the resolutions of G20 inequality report

Politics
Khumalo says that the bakkie sometimes driven by Sibiya is registered under Stuart James
Politics
When suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu acted alone in issuing a directive to disband the Political Killings Task Team, he “departed” from established protocol for dealing with a structure born out of an interministerial committee (IMC).

Sport
Premier Intermediate League clubs Moyola Park and Newry City stun Premiership sides Dungannon Swifts and Glenavon in the BetMcLean Cup second round as Glentoran defeat Crusaders.

Sport
On-the-whistle reaction after Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League.

Sport
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino’s versatility is a joy” for Arsenal after he netted twice to help beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League.

Sport
Jonathan Gjoshe “sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack”, the club says.

Education
Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience
National curriculum review: 10 key recommendations
A review of England’s curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and “enrichment”.
The review, led by Prof Becky Francis, wants pupils to...

Education
Proposals include shortening length of GCSE exams, a new diagnostic test in maths and English, and expanding RE
Curriculum ‘should focus less on exams and more on life skills’
The year-long curriculum and assessment review headed by Prof Becky Francis was asked by the government to look at primary, secondary and aged 16-19 phases of state education in England. It heard more than 7,000 responses...
Education
The predawn blast at a Harvard lab caused minor damage and led to the arrest of Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20.
Education
The Tennessee university has promised to make repairs to the General Theological Seminary buildings as it establishes a satellite campus in Chelsea.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has fuelled speculation she will cheer on her ex, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, at his 100th test cap in France this weekend…

Lifestyle
Former Idols SA winner Heinz Winckler has reacted to criticism of him establishing a Charlie Kirk inspired movement – ONE80 – in South Africa.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s estranged wife Rachel and their two kids have returned to Paris, France two years after moving out of the country.
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft officially ended mainstream support for Windows 10 last month, nudging users to upgrade to Windows 11. While that led to almost an overnight technological revolution in Japan, elsewhere, it has caused a lot of confusion. Certain versions of Windows 10, like Enterprise LTSC — and those enrolled in the ESU program — are still scheduled to receive...

Science/Tech
Brady says his dog is a clone of late pet Lua
Ex-NFL star is investor in biotech firm Colossal
Company also works on de-extinction projects
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady said Tuesday that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s late pet Lua, created by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company that Brady has invested in.
The Birmingham City co-owner revealed the news in a...
Science/Tech
Ferrari is tapping into crypto markets and tech-rich youngsters with a planned new digital token that its wealthiest fans will be able to use in an auction for a Ferrari 499P, the endurance car that won three straight Le Mans titles. From a report: The plan for now is limited in scope and is an effort by the Italian sports car maker to tap into a trend among luxury brands seeking access to the...
Science/Tech
IBM will cut thousands of roles this quarter while it continues to shift focus to higher-growth software and services, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. From a report: “We routinely review our workforce through this lens and at times rebalance accordingly,” Bloomberg quoted a company spokesperson saying. “In the fourth quarter we are executing an action that will impact a low single-digit...

Motoring
Out of the 10 best-selling models 15 years ago, all were locally assembled.
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Motoring
When it comes to choosing which Ford Ranger bakkie you would like to invest your money into, it’s not just a piece of cake.

Health
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
Health
President Trump wants pharmaceutical production to return to the United States. A shuttered factory in Louisiana shows how hard that will be for generic medicines.
Health
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
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.
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.