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China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports
Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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England keep their options open for the first Ashes Test in Perth by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad alongside five pace bowlers.

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The Met Office has issued an amber warning as up to 25cm of snow is set to hit parts of the UK this week. Time to stock up on bread and milk.

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Army blames armed opposition groups for allowing scam centres to operate under their protection.

South Africa
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial continues today at the Durban High Court.

South Africa
Joburg says Solidarity’s M1 banner was removed for by-law violations, not because of the G20 Summit.

South Africa
Major traffic delays are expected near Nasrec as key highways face partial closures.

South Africa
Zungu has been called to testify by the defence at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

World
Russia launched more than 470 drones and 47 missiles in the “brazen attack”, he wrote in a post on Telegram.

World
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 13 people and wounded several others, state media and government officials said.
World
The Trump administration has been secretly formulating a new plan to end the war in Ukraine in consultation with Russia, Axios reported, citing US and Russian officials.

World
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was – almost – unanimous.

Africa
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Business
The Public Works Department plans to blacklist more companies in South Africa with a new national database that will name and ban companies who fail to deliver.

Business
Life Healthcare’s sale of Life Molecular Imaging has resulted in earnings taking a hit amid complex accounting standards.

Business
In a global investment environment defined by uncertainty, fluctuating rate cycles and uneven growth, South African markets have quietly delivered – and in many instances, outperformed.
Business
New data on household debt shows that South Africans earning more than R20,000 have to spend almost three-quarters of their incomes paying off loans, while their buying power crumbles.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission he works as an undercover crime‑intelligence agent.

Politics
The call comes in the wake of efforts to renew the ANC and government as a whole.

Politics
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Politics
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Sport
LeBron James makes his first appearance of the season for the LA Lakers to set a new tally of 23 for most consecutive seasons played.

Sport
Haiti coach Sebastien Migne guides the country to their second World Cup, despite having never been able to visit the country.

Sport
Northern Ireland captain and Birmingham City striker Simone Magill says she has “felt the love” after announcing her pregnancy.

Sport
Jose Riveiro has set the record straight, insisting he didn’t leave Orlando Pirates because of his move to Al Ahly.
Education
At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.
Education
[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala — At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in.
Education
[Jubilee] Johannesburg, South Africa — Debt High on G20 Agenda as Faith Leaders Call for Debt Relief and Aid for Developing Countries
Education
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release.

Lifestyle
One of Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts will be transformed into a hot sauna, which will open early next month.

Lifestyle
New amendments to South Africa’s paid leave laws for both mothers and fathers could prove unworkable in 2026. Here’s why …

Lifestyle
Did Makazole Mapimpi’s rumoured wife – Sasha de Sousha – respond to viral reports about the Springbok’s romantic life?

Lifestyle
Anni Dewani’s family have yet to move on from her death 15 years ago after repeatedly begging her husband Shrien Dewani for answers…
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Science/Tech
Dell Technologies Forum 2025 brought together leaders, innovators, and experts from across Africa to unpack the future of technology.

Science/Tech
Cloudflare says its investigation into what caused Tuesday’s outage across its global network revealed that the problem was triggered by a database permission change that caused a certain critical file to double in size.

Science/Tech
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare as profoundly as the discovery of antibiotics or the invention of the stethoscope. From analysing X-rays in seconds to predicting disease outbreaks and tailoring treatment plans to individual patients, AI has opened new possibilities for precision medicine and increased efficiency. In emergency rooms, AI-driven diagnostic tools are...

Science/Tech
South Africans have spoken – and what they’ve said is deeply disappointing for anyone who cares about cybersecurity.
Motoring

Motoring
Deciding round held around Thabazimbi will also determine the outcome of this year’s championship.
Motoring

Motoring
Backdraft Racing has been successfully competing on circuits in various series across Southern Africa over the past twenty years and…

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
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.