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David Lammy first UK minister to visit Syria since 2011 uprising
David Lammy said he promoted transparency and accountability in a meeting with Syria’s interim president Al-Sharaa.
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David Lammy said he promoted transparency and accountability in a meeting with Syria’s interim president Al-Sharaa.
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It is one of hundreds of cases over the Middle East conflict, the Charity Commission says.
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Wales’ most-capped player Jess Fishlock says her side “will figure it out,” after suffering a 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands in their first major tournament match.
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England face the first real test of their ‘no-draws’ approach, and coach Marcus Trescothick has hinted there may be room for manoeuvre.
South Africa
The Acting Mayor says the crackdowns are focused on illegally occupied buildings.
South Africa
The two provinces will be seeing scattered thundershowers and rain into the weekend.
South Africa
Faku passed away at the age of 63 while touring in Switzerland.
South Africa
Blocking of foreign nationals from healthcare services a concern
Government says it has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities.
Government has, in a statement on Saturday, called on all communities to uphold the rule of law, respect human dignity,...
World
At least 32 people have been killed, including 14 children, officials said, after flash floods hit Kerr County.
World
The Ukrainian military says that today it attacked airfields in Russia, where fighter jets used to bomb Ukrainian cities are stored. They say it’s an attempt to weaken the Kremlin’s war machine.
World
The world’s richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.
World
Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday.
Africa
BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
“The devil might be angry and can do what he wants,” President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Africa
There will be no state funerals until April 2026 – unless the president decides to make an exception.
Africa
From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Business
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Business
To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Business
Rich South Africans are increasingly buying real estate in one of Africa’s island countries in the Indian Ocean.
Business
Investec has highlighted the benefits of electric vehicle ownership in South Africa, including lower maintenance costs.
Politics
The family spokesperson says other details regarding the funeral are still being discussed.
Politics
AZAPO is holding its two day 27th National congress in Bloemfontein.
Politics
Mashilo says memorial services will be taking place in all three regions of the province.
Politics
Steenhuisen says the National Dialogue is a creature of the ANC that has been sprung upon the public
Sport
Clinical England produce a second-half masterclass to see off Argentina 35-12 in the first Test in La Plata.
Sport
Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith wins the men’s 400m with a season’s best performance of 44.1 seconds at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon.
Sport
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke agrees personal terms for a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Sport
Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson wins the men’s 100m in convincing fashion as Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes makes a late burst to take second place at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon.
Education
Almost 300 researchers have applied for for positions at Aix-Marseille University after Trump unleashed his attack on academia
It was on a US-bound flight in March, as Brian Sandberg stressed about whether he would be stopped at security, that the American historian knew the time had come for him to leave his home country.
For months, he had watched Donald Trump’s administration unleash a...
Education
I went to West Africa to report on girls’ education. I left convinced that the Western feminist movement has grown far too comfortable fighting only for itself.
Education
Jobs working with children are largely done by women, leaving many boys, especially in low-income areas, with few men as role models.
Education
Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.
Lifestyle
Flashy or humble? These public profiles attended SA’s most expensive school, Hilton College, which made headlines this week…
Lifestyle
The fashion marvels of Mzansi? RHOD stars like Sorisha, Jojo, Fafa and more showed off their stylish looks at the 2025 Durban July…
Lifestyle
South African opera singer Sinesipho Mnyango has been praised for her flawless performance of the Italian national anthem at Loftus.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
A new $2 million equity-free prize backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute aims to accelerate AI-powered manufacturing in Africa. Announced at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing is the most ambitious yet in a series of innovation challenges focused on addressing Africa’s […]
Entertainment
At the 2025 Huawei South Africa Connect Event, Huawei Enterprise CEO Gene Zhang reiterated the company’s long-term commitment to building South Africa’s digital and AI future. “With 26 years of local innovation, Huawei is dedicated to driving intelligent transformation and building a smarter, more connected South Africa,” said Zhang. Huawei’s local milestones include launching South […]
Entertainment
The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the PJ Patterson Institute, has launched a pilot initiative to establish AI hubs aimed at bolstering innovation, economic development and digital sovereignty across Africa and the Caribbean. The programme kicked off at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, with plans to scale AI ecosystems through […]
Entertainment
The former TV presenter happily cuddled with his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, after her return.
Science/Tech
“Microsoft has released the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT license,” reports BleepingComputer.This provides the community access to the full implementation of the chat-based coding assistant, including the implementation of “agent mode,” what contextual data is sent to large language models (LLMs), and the design of system prompts. The GitHub...
Science/Tech
DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the flood risk in Texas.
Science/Tech
We’re living in a new world now — one where it’s an AI-powered penetration tester that “now tops an eminent US security industry leaderboard that ranks red teamers based on reputation.” CSO Online reports:On HackerOne, which connects organizations with ethical hackers to participate in their bug bounty programs, “Xbow” scored notably higher than 99 other hackers in identifying and reporting...
Science/Tech
This week Hewlett-Packard Enterprise settled its antitrust case with America’s Justice Department, “paving the way for its acquisition of rival kit maker Juniper Networks,” reported Telecoms.com:Under the agreement, HPE has agreed to divest its Instant On unit, which sells a range of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networking equipment for campus and branch deployments. It has also agreed to license...
Motoring
“We are quite quick on the straight, we have to wait and see what tomorrow will do but I am happy — it is a big boost for the team and excited to go racing tomorrow.”
Motoring
Fortuner, Starlet and HiAce also hit the headlines to help Toyota increase its market share in June.
Motoring
Tourer a more affordable alternative to V300d that will not break the bank at the pumps.
Motoring
Chinese carmaker claims that their new hybrid SUV is both fast and very frugal.
Health
Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology.
Health
Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
Health
He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.”
Health
A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.
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.