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Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
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Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
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A Russian attack on a hydroelectric plant in southern Ukraine triggered an oil spill and polluted water systems in neighbouring Moldova, with supplies cut completely in the country’s third-largest city, officials said on Monday
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The head of a U.N. investigation said on Monday that an Israeli air strike on a prison last year was a war crime, and warned of risks of further repression following the current U.S.-Israeli bombings.
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Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday the Israeli military had killed Iran’s security chief and the head of its Basij militia in airstrikes overnight, and Tehran kept up attacks against Gulf neighbours that have pushed up energy prices.

South Africa
General Fannie Masemola is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.
South Africa
In Cwebeni village, Eastern Cape, 38-year-old Nosalathiso Petshana used to race against dawn, rushing to the river before animals muddied the water that was her family’s only source for drinking, cooking, and washing.

South Africa
Nkosi has told evidence leader Adv Chaskalson that Gen Sibiya is fond of Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
South Africa
Community development workers uplift local communities
What started as a response to persistent waste and sanitation challenges in Sondela informal settlement has evolved into a beacon of hope, dignity, and sustainability through the Phepafatso Project.
Spearheaded with the support of Community Development Worker (CDW), Deliwe Makhuba, the initiative is changing lives by turning...

World
Spain’s Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran “unjustified.” When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.
World
Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed.

World
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

World
Israel’s ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump’s demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.

Africa
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Africa
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.
Business

Business
STADIO pumped over R200 million into its new Durbanville campus in Cape Town, with the group looking to grow the campus’s capacity to 5,000.

Business
SPAR has announced a voluntary severance programme following a challenging period for the retailer.

Business
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Politics
COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota was buried in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Politics
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns return to domestic action on Tuesday when they host Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Sport
On the Ireland Rugby Social, Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey talks about his tackle on Marcus Smith that has gone viral, breaking into the Ireland team at 33 and his highlights from this year’s enthralling Six Nations.

Sport
Shaun Edwards says he is keen to coach one of the giants of the southern hemisphere as he plots his next move following the 2027 Rugby World Cup with France.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates head coach Owen Da Gama says he would love to coach Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs for just one season.
Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Lifestyle
Colour, cut and comfort remain the cornerstone of a winning matric dance dress
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Lifestyle
South African born Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo announced his younger partner’s pregnancy, months after filing for divorce from his wife.

Entertainment
Bozell has been meeting various sectors of society to gauge the lay of the land.

Entertainment
With the assistance of the South African Embassy in Algiers, Mokwena was cleared to leave Algeria.

Entertainment
Aside from the Xpander MPV, the Destinator becomes Mitsubishi’s most affordable seven-seat SUV in South Africa.

Entertainment
South Africa’s batters did not stand up as New Zealand levelled the T20 series at 1-1 with three matches to play.

Science/Tech
MTN Group would exit its minority stake in Iran if sanctions made it possible to do so, CEO Ralph Mupita has said.

Science/Tech
While it hasn’t yet felt a drastic chip shortage, SIM card and computing costs are rising significantly due to AI demand, says MTN.

Science/Tech
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud.
Science/Tech
In 2019, two Canadian brothers blew into Detroit with an irresistible pitch: For $50, almost anyone could become a property owner. When houses decayed and the city intervened, the blame games began.

Motoring
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa has launched a new process to attract private investment for its high-speed rail projects.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.
Health
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.