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Why Russia’s liberal opposition is so anti-Palestinian
Many Russian dissidents claim to embrace liberal values while fully subscribing to a racist view of the world.
SATURDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2025, 14:13

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Many Russian dissidents claim to embrace liberal values while fully subscribing to a racist view of the world.

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Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.

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An explosion at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir has killed at least nine people and injured 32 others.

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China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.

South Africa
Four other occupants in the two vehicles were injured.

South Africa
The SAWS is urging residents in low-lying areas to take extra precautions.

South Africa
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes.
South Africa
Firefighters have successfully contained blazes in the Cape Winelands’ Montagu and Ashton areas after more than a week of intensive operations. One active line remains in De Doorns where suppression continues.
World
Pope Leo XIV has revealed his four favourite films ahead of a special audience with Hollywood celebrities and Oscar-winning directors at the Vatican.

World
The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump’s focus on foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

World
Prashant Kishor’s new party, Jan Suraaj, created a media splash but flopped, winning no seats in Bihar.

World
Lana Ponting is part of a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government for its alleged role in the MK-Ultra experiments.

Africa
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Africa
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

Africa
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Business
South African restaurant chain, Juicy Lucy, first opened its doors in 1973, and from then on it became a household name, opening outlets across the country. Now, only one remains.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
Kubayi says the ANC need to go back to basics and solve community issues.

Politics
The party has also announced that Des van Rooyen will be the acting Parliamentary leader.
Politics
MK Party MP Des van Rooyen has been appointed as the official opposition’s parliamentary caucus leader, replacing John Hlophe, who was suspended for promoting none other than Van Rooyen to chief whip without party leader Jacob Zuma’s approval.

Politics
Lesufi thanked all parties including the ANC’s alliance partners.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo feels Brandon Petersen, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Bradley Grobler all did enough to earn Bafana Bafana call-ups.

Sport
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn both stay within the 12st 1lb (77kg) limit at a second weight check before their rematch on Saturday.

Sport
Bafana Bafana are in Nelson Mandela Bay. SABC has confirmed that Saturday’s clash against Zambia will be live on SABC.

Sport
Sporting director Kevin Thelwell says Rangers want “greater consistency, greater quality and standard of refereeing”.
Education
Education, open markets, trade and immigration transformed the United States into the world’s dominant power, but each is now being weakened.
Education
Louisiana lawmakers tried a novel strategy for raising revenue, a model that proponents say might work more broadly.
Education
Some Democrats and supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities are questioning what they see as gutted procedures and a tilt toward handpicked projects.

Education
Duncan Ivison, president of Manchester University, says government’s 6% surcharge plan will ‘hurt the sector’
A levy on tuition fees paid by international students is “wrong”, will “hurt the sector” and is “not in the long-term interests” of the UK, according to the vice-chancellor of one of the country’s leading universities.
Duncan Ivison, who took over as president and vice-chancellor of the...

Lifestyle
Popular Hout Bay restaurant, Veldt DBE, burnt down on Friday while the nearby Ice Dream Italian ice-cream parlour also caught fire.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Tatjana Smith praised her sister-in-law Rachel Kolisi as she showed estranged husband, Siya Kolisi support in Paris during his 100th test.

Lifestyle
Step aside Nando’s! Checkers is back with another cheeky ad in support of the Springboks as they face Italy this weekend…
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news.

Science/Tech
One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable.

Science/Tech
Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera.

Science/Tech
Customers using MTN-based MVNOs should theoretically be better protected against fraudulent SIM swaps than customers on some major mobile networks.

Motoring
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Motoring
Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

Motoring
It has a 2.0-litre turbo engine, but that is not used for powering the wheels.

Motoring
This anti-hijack solution is more cost effective than heavier armouring packages.
Health
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.

Health
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.

Health
Women’s health advocate Sophie Richards talks about dating now fiance Dillon Lewis.

Health
Dating with endometriosis means unsexy topics must be discussed, says a health advocate.
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.