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Australia to spend $1.1bn on underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ attack drones

US firms in China most pessimistic since 1999, survey says

Watch: Moment avalanche is triggered by explosives in New Zealand

World

What to know about the mass Gen Z protests in Nepal

Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisis

It’s been 80 years since the United Nations was formed

Africa

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup

Surprise as Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group

Business

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Cook

Trump calls on EU to pressure Putin with 100% tariffs on China and India

Tesco to Victoria’s Secret: India’s booming back-offices worry about rising trade barriers

Politics

National Dialogue to be driven by the people: Ramaphosa

Trade negotiations between SA, US ongoing: Ramaphosa

ANCYL member’s killing not politically motivated: Malatji

Sport

Where do Bafana Bafana stand in World Cup qualifying?

Orlando Pirates news: Tito, Mbokazi, Sibisi, MTN8

Orlando Pirates news: Mbokazi’s award, four attackers leave

Education

Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52

N.Y.C. Schools Fail to Properly Educate English Learners, Audit Says

What’s New in School Lunchrooms: Less Sugar, More From Scratch

Lifestyle

Beyond macaroni and spaghetti: A guide to pasta shapes and how to use them

Safety alert: give your tyres a spring clean

Ariana Grande wins video of the year at 2025 VMAs

Entertainment

‘Once money is in my account, it doesn’t go back’ – Zodwa Wabantu after being accused of not honouring a gig

Roodepoort Theatre celebrates 45 years by honouring stage icons and those behind the scenes

Anlia Etzebeth celebrates baby number two with a pastel-floral baby shower [PICS]

Science/Tech

People gathered for great meat feasts at end of British bronze age, study shows

Is Vodacom Secretly South Africa’s Biggest EV Player?

Executive Director Cindy Cohn Will Step Down After 25 Years With EFF

Motoring

From Nelson Mandela Bay to the world: Plant Kariega is the beating heart of Polo

Esther Mahlangu’s vibrant legacy: bringing Ndebele-inspired art to the global stage

Algiers IATF 2025 becomes crucible for Africa’s automotive revolution

Health

Trump Moves to Crack Down on Drug Advertising

RFK Jr. Releases Childhood Health Report

What Is Sex and Love Addiction?

Nature

News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan

News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?

News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects