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World

In town where they battled ISIS with U.S., Syrias Kurds feel abandoned by ex-ally

Palestinians in the West Bank face a deepening economic crisis since the Gaza war

Israel says it has recovered the last remaining body of a hostage held in Gaza

Africa

Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths

Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations

South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned

Business

TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues

Trump administration moves to invest $1.6bn in US rare earths firm

Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

Politics

ANC Joburg region accuse Sanco of undermining its new leadership

DA calls warns education dept against placing children far from home

Magashule decries delays in asbestos trail after another postponement

Sport

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century

Italy earn landmark win over Ireland in T20 match

Mamelodi Sundowns to replace Teboho Mokoena

Education

South Africa: Soweto Teen Sells Ice-Cream At Funerals to Fund Varsity Dream

Namibia: Epukiro Secondary School Raises Over N$175 000 for Infrastructure Development

South Africa: Young People Must Move From Silent Students to Active Architects of Global Education

Lifestyle

Heidi Giokos attacked over interracial romance, criticism of Trump

How a festive toy store fundraiser quietly helped dreams come true

Cape Town smart meter rollout: Areas scheduled for replacement in 2026

Entertainment

Improved weather allows for the reopening of these Kruger National Park gates this week

Ultra South Africa: 2026 Line-up stacked with masters of the electronic music universe

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Science/Tech

As Tech Chiefs Woo Trump, Silicon Valley Seethes Over Minneapolis Shooting

Valve Facing UK Lawsuit Over Pricing and Commissions

New California Law Means Big Changes For Photos of Homes in Real Estate Listings

Motoring

2 new Nissan SUVs coming to South Africa

Private sector throws lifeline to South Africa’s biggest transport company

First impressions of the JMC Vigus as a cost-effective bakkie option for South Africans

Health

The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It

What does it take to be a prison officer?

How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.