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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
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The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

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He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it no longer serves human development; it begins to reshape society according to its own logic
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Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the ambassador to Luxembourg to protest against the exhumation of the remains of Andriy Melnyk, a Ukrainian nationalist leader during World War Two whom Moscow described as a “Nazi collaborator.”

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Bafana Bafana newcomers Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are both thrilled about their inclusion in the final squad for the upcoming World Cup.
South Africa
Government must take up its role in implementation of industrial policy
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the South African government has a central role in the successful implementation of country’s industrial policy.
However, the implementation requires close collaboration between government, business, labour, and civil society for it to succeed.
He was...

South Africa
The court has ordered that the applicants, GoldenRod Group stop any construction.

South Africa
Phanda Thursday to offer youth weekly access to skills, support and career opportunities to youth.

South Africa
Chauke is facing a total of twenty charges, after the court added eleven new counts to the nine

World
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.

World
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.

World
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children.

World
In Colombia’s election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the toughest candidate on crime.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.
Business

Business
Sappi is teaming up with Finland’s UPM-Kymmene Corporation to create a new Joint Venture focused on graphic paper.

Business
Albert Manifold said no-one should be “allowed to hide behind anonymity” when commenting on his time at BP.
Business

Politics
Malema argued that hostility towards foreign nationals is part of a broader colonial legacy

Politics
EFF has written to the Speaker to demand that she oppose President Ramaphosa’s legal bid.

Politics
ANC has instructed Sisisi Tolashe to resign as Member of Parliament

Politics
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Sport
Outgoing Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach has sent his parting message to supporters after being with Amakhosi since July 2024.

Sport
Rico Verhoeven wants a rematch with heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after Saturday’s controversial stoppage.

Sport
Hannah Brier calls for a change to selection timings for Team Wales after missing out on her last Commonwealth Games this summer.

Sport
The Premier League sides will face off at the home of Scottish rugby this summer as part of their pre-season preparations.
Education
We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.

Education
It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a day
Where in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1?
If you are one of the country’s estimated 3 million students in higher education, the answer is: the university restaurant or cafe.
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Education
Alan Milburn warns of ‘lost generation’ after number of young people not in work or education rises to more than 1m
Britain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a rise in the number of young people not in employment or education to more than 1 million.
In a landmark government-backed report, Alan Milburn warned Britain’s economy and the...
Education
[Vanguard] OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A Free State pensioner says SASSA’s shifting payment dates have left his household paying a price nobody warned him about.

Lifestyle
Staunch fans of seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo have reacted to his sudden exit from Kaya FM after a successful six-year run.

Lifestyle
The KZN South Coast is attracting a growing number of high-end property buyers as demand rises for coastal homes and lifestyle estates.

Entertainment
Naomi Osaka arrived at Roland Garros this year not merely as a tennis player, but as a walking work of art.

Entertainment
The weather service forecast mild daytime temperatures for both cities on Saturday and Sunday

Entertainment
City of Johannesburg councillors have expressed their dissatisfaction with deputy mayor Masuku’s budget and its impact on residents.

Entertainment
Investigators have already opened a criminal case against a department official suspected of facilitating the diversion of the parcels.
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Science/Tech
Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.
Science/Tech
Last.fm announced that it is independent again after separating from Paramount Skydance, nearly two decades after CBS acquired the music-tracking service in 2007. The company says accounts, scrobbles, privacy settings, Pro subscriptions, and billing information will remain intact. Additional details are forthcoming. Engadget reports: “Today, Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent...

Science/Tech
New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.

Science/Tech
IBM and Red Hat aim to secure the software supply chain as AI sharpens hackers’ tools.
Motoring
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Motoring
Motoring

Health
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

Health
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Health
Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
Health
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.