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OpenAI temporarily stops AI deepfakes of Martin Luther King Jr
The firm said “disrespectful” content had been generated about the civil rights campaigner.
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The firm said “disrespectful” content had been generated about the civil rights campaigner.
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In a highly significant ruling, the Court of Appeal paved the way for the review of the ban before a High Court judge next month.
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The EFL says ‘approximately 900 individual players were subjected to online abuse’ at some point last season.
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Tommy Fleetwood fires a brilliant eight-under round of 64 to take the halfway lead at the DP World India Championship.
South Africa
Muzi Sibiya accused one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is being cross examined.
South Africa
Matrics urged to uphold integrity as they take NSC pledge
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates to approach their final examinations with honesty, integrity, and a sense of responsibility to themselves and the country.
Speaking at the National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony held at Harry Gwala High...
South Africa
Call to join efforts to curtail rising food costs
The Competition Commission has played a critical role in assisting government to keep a close eye on anti-competitive practices that inflate the price of food.This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered an address at the 7th Social Justice Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday.“Since...
South Africa
School Nutrition Programme, social grants critical to fighting hunger
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the School Nutrition Programme as one of South Africa’s most impactful pro-poor programmes since the dawn of democracy.
The President delivered a keynote address at the 7th Social Justice Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The school nutrition...
World
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump meet today to discuss Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles. And, John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
World
Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.
World
Britain’s Prince Andrew behaved as if having sex with the then 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre was his “birthright”, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir.
World
Tomiichi Murayama, Japan’s prime minister from 1994, was best known for the “Murayama Statement,” an apology delivered on the 50th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender.
Africa
Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.
Africa
Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Africa
Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.
Business
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash – by switching bank accounts.
Business
Business
The International Monetary Fund has published its October update to its World Economic Outlook report, which shows a more optimistic forecast for GDP growth in South Africa.
Business
The UK’s FTSE 100 index falls 1.5% and markets in Germany and France also drop.
Politics
There was a tense exchange between Mchunu and the evidence leader Senior Counsel Norman Arendse.
Politics
The Inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four continues.
Politics
All eyes are on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.
Politics
Mchunu told the committee that he was more than keen to tell his side of the story.
Sport
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says “generational player” Jess Fishlock can take her life in any direction she wants after international retirement.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe says he’s fit, fired up, and ready to help Amakhosi in the CAF Confederation Cup after a long injury layoff.
Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.
Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls take on Connacht in an all-important URC game on Friday night.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Africa Education Trust Fund Artificial Intelligence (AETF – AI) Conference was launched in Accra on Tuesday on the theme: “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Education, Innovation and Sustainable Development.”
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A renowned Ghanaian educationist and global thought leader, Professor Kwame Akyeampong, is set to launch his latest book, co-authored with Dr Sean Higgins, titled “Reconceptualising the Learning Crisis in Africa: Multi-dimensional Pedagogies of Accelerated Learning Programmes.”
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Two hundred Ghanaian youth are benefiting from a free Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The initiative, which is in its second edition, aims to equip participants with technological and entrepreneurial skills to enhance their competitiveness in the global digital market.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Acting Executive Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Dr Said Boakye, has called for the establishment of a Rice Development Board (RDB) to ensure active state intervention to transform the sector.
Lifestyle
More than 20% of young adults use cannabis or alcohol to aid sleep. Experts warn it may worsen sleep problems and suggest safer alternatives.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Discover eight unique wedding ideas inspired by 2025’s top wedding trends, from décor to desserts, perfect for any celebration.
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Amidst global economic volatility and increasing uncertainty about returns from traditional investments, more and more investors are seeking more stable, secure, and sustainable passive income sources. Leading cloud mining platform Find Mining recently announced the launch of new XRP (Ripple) cloud mining contracts, allowing investors to easily earn up to $6,800 in stable daily returns […]
Science/Tech
Press Pulse’s latest online media sentiment report revealed that Eskom had the worst reputation of all large South African companies, including other SOEs.
Science/Tech
Cyber security and compliance top local CIOs’ priorities in 2025, while AI adoption surges, with nearly half of survey respondents integrating GenAI into business processes.
Science/Tech
MEI Pharma just put $100 million into Litecoin and became the first publicly traded U.S. company to hold LTC as a primary treasury asset. They acquired nearly 930,000 tokens back in August, brought Litecoin creator Charlie Lee onto their board, and tapped GSR to manage the digital asset strategy. However, institutional adoption doesn’t always translate […]
Motoring
Motoring
New SUV to rival Toyota Corolla Cross, GWM Haval Jolion Pro and Chery Tiggo Cross.
Motoring
Motoring
Hatchback gets radical makeover from the earlier model that was sold in South Africa.
Health
After the Trump administration stopped funding a medical center for women and children, a determined group of health care workers refused to let it shutter.
Health
Elise Faragher is on Worcester hospital placement and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.
Health
Hunger and the diseases that stalk small children have surged in Somalia after the U.S. slashed its aid to the country.
Health
Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.
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.