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What you need to know about Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell
A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members.
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A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members.

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Polls open in West African nation in heated election set to deliver fourth term to 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara.

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About 42 million people rely on SNAP benefits but now face reductions or losing access altogether.

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Microsoft is taking one of its most popular and recognisable game series to a rival console for the first time.

South Africa
AIP Executive Director Dr Kate Skinner says print media plays a crucial role in informing the public

South Africa
The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

South Africa
This was revealed in one of the four reports the commission is launching in Sandton.

South Africa
Hawks officers allegedly sought to get rid of evidence in Mogalakwena councillor’s murder.

World
President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

World
The deployment and the quickening pace of U.S. strikes, including one Friday, raised new speculation about how far the Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafficking.

World
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled.

World
Washington has accused Gustavo Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish during his time in office.

Africa
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Africa
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Africa
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

Africa
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.
Business

Business
Hoërskool Waterkloof, a government school based in Pretoria, achieved the highest number of distinctions of all public schools and outperformed most private schools in the country.
Business

Business
Remote work is starting to make a comeback in South Africa after a noticeable drop over the past two years.

Politics
The public protector recommended that the Amapanyazas be reclassified.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a working visit

Politics
Cele says Riah Phiyega’s appointment was strange because of her lack of experience.

Politics
Witness C tells the Madlanga Commission that Matlala’s watch was never stolen to begin with.

Sport
Great Britain’s Ruby Evans wins floor silver at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Indonesia, with team-mate Abigail Martin earning bronze.

Sport
After losing 3-0 in Congo last week, Orlando Pirates have to beat Saint-Eloi 4-0 at home, otherwise this season’s CAF Champions League dream is over.

Sport
Cricket Australia confirmed that police in Indore are handling the matter.

Sport
CAF Champions League hopefuls Orlando Pirates desperately need a 4-0 win against Saint-Eloi Lupopo after the shock 3-0 loss in the first leg.

Education
Children across the UK have been shouting out ‘six-seven’ during lessons, so how are teachers reacting?
Across the UK, school pupils have been shouting out the words “sixseven” during lessons in the latest meme-based craze to sweep across classrooms.
While some teachers have chosen to stoically ignore the trend, others have embraced it. Five teachers explain how they’re coping.
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Education
Point shaving. Gambling rings. Illegal poker games. Prosecutors in New York have seen it all.
Education
[Liberian Observer] There is a Mandé proverb that goes: “You cannot sharpen a knife on butter.” The University of Liberia will not become one of Africa’s top 300 universities by 2029 if it continues to dull itself on the soft comforts of old habits — endless politics, weak research culture, and administrative complacency masquerading as progress. True transformation demands more than strategic...
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and Starlink Liberia LLC. concluded an agreement to provide satellite-based Internet connectivity to one hundred fifty-six public senior high schools throughout Liberia.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of two shopping centres in South Africa, one in Mpumalanga and the other in KwaZulu-Natal.

Lifestyle
Bonang Matheba showcases her status as a blueprint for Black excellence, stunning on the cover of TRUELOVE magazine’s latest issue.

Lifestyle
Mandatory installation of smart electricity meters countrywide will facilitate easier uptake of free basic services, hears parliament …
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Science/Tech
Amidst rising XRP market sentiment and returning investor confidence, Find Mining, a leading global legal crypto mining platform, has announced the launch of a new XRP mining solution. This solution aims to provide XRP holders worldwide with a legal, secure, and high-return passive income source, allowing users to easily earn up to $8,500 USD per […]

Science/Tech
Whether you’re new to feeding birds or have been at your wits’ end for years, here are some tried-and-true tips on how to foil these wily rodents.

Science/Tech
Plus: The Jaguar Land Rover hack sets an expensive new record, OpenAI’s new Atlas browser raises security fears, Starlink cuts off scam compounds, and more.

Science/Tech
These are the best mattress models for getting busy, according to our reviewers.
Motoring

Motoring
Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission transforms the tried and trusted 1.4-litre engine.

Motoring
At R178 799, hatchback is R1 cheaper than the Toyota Vitz as South Africa’s cheapest car.
Motoring
Health
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
Health
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.

Health
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the “scientific rationale” behind the treatment.

Health
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.
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.