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The US central bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second cut for the year.

The debate over the change in legislation gained renewed urgency following the mass rape trial which shocked France last year.

Cuba denies US allegations of mercenary activity in Ukraine and insists the embargo is a form of collective punishment.

A 22-year-old man has been charged after a dog walker was killed and two others injured in a stabbing in Uxbridge.

SASSA beneficiaries are urged not to entertain information that doesn’t come from credible sources.

The elderly man was mistakenly given ARVs instead of his chronic diabetic medication.

On Wednesday SAPS intelligence seized cocaine worth R20 million from a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand.

A Quantum minibus taxi collided with a Ford Ranger bakkie killing seven people in Bassonia.

Israel’s military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

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Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania – down from 1,700.

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision

The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan.

Parli’s Ad Hoc committee will ask for an extension on its revised deadline of the end of November.

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, has announced the disbandment of ANC Western Cape PEC.

Parties accuse Mayor Morero of causing administrative instability and service collapse

ANC members in E Cape rejected the motion to grant traditional leaders medical aid and pension.

England head coach Charlotte Edwards says her side “weren’t at our best today” after their 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

Valentin Vacherot comes from behind to defeat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the second time in the space of three weeks at the Paris Masters.

Head coach Charlotte Edwards said she knew her job “would not be a quick fix” after England suffer a disappointing defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

Bristol wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he hopes to be fit for Wales’ autumn opening game against Argentina on Sunday, 9 October.

Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costs

For many schools across England it’s currently October half-term – but while it used to be standard for state schools to have just one week, increasingly and staff are being given a fortnight off.

A growing number of schools have added, or are intending to add, an additional week...

Should she or shouldn’t she? Rachel Kolisi has been questioned for her decision to use her ex, Siya Kolisi’s surname amid their divorce.

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South Africa is intensifying its efforts to host the historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November, with a focus on promoting equality

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A new benchmark measures how well AI agents can automate economically valuable chores. Human-level AI is still some ways off.

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An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.