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Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.
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The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.
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Flooded roads, political theatre and a city held together by jazz, art, theatre, family festivals and Jozi joy, all this in the weekend gig guide.
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A black car allegedly drives towards a group of Jewish students waiting to cross a road in north London.

South Africa
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro areas have been affected by inclement weather.

South Africa
South Africa’s withdrawal of its Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy in late April after fake AI-generated citations were discovered in the document marked the first time a government has formally withdrawn an official document over AI hallucinations — but not the first time fabricated AI content has appeared in government or quasi-government material. The incident […]

South Africa
Community leader Johanna Tlotleng says residents are sick and tired of government.

South Africa
Adams made his first appearance in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

World
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.

World
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.

World
Iran is reviewing the Trump administration’s latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump’s harsh criticism of him.
World
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It’s brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

Africa
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Africa
“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Africa
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Business
Allan Gray believes that Dis-Chem is offering investors better value than its largest rival, Clicks.
Business

Business
Alexander Bay was founded over 100 years ago in the extreme north-west of the country near the mouth of the Orange River.

Business
South Africa’s trading landscape is expanding rapidly, driven by a new generation of financial enthusiasts entering the market with increasing confidence and curiosity.

Politics
The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Politics
Members of Parliament are expected to propose ways to balance work and campaigns ahead of elections

Politics
Mashale, says the arrest of Fadiel Adams and the raiding of properties linked to him were unlawful

Politics
Fadiel Adams is accused of interfering with investigations into Sindiso Magaqa’s murder.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso feels Kaizer Chiefs were a better team under former coach Nasreddine Nabi.

Sport
England captain Ben Stokes has recovered from cheekbone surgery and is set to play in Durham’s red-ball game against Worcestershire.

Sport
Derek McInnes believes anyone still questioning whether his Heart of Midlothian side have the courage to handle the heat of the Scottish Premiership title race has not been paying attention.

Sport
A luxury package ticket is being advertised to “high rollers” for the MMA event which is being held to help mark 250 years of American independence.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has revealed that a recent audit in the education sector has uncovered widespread irregularities involving “ghost learners” in public schools across the country.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Liberia office has launched a Sub-Regional Democracy School for Youth of Political Parties aimed at strengthening democratic participation and political education among young Liberians across the country.
Education
Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other curriculums.
Education
A confluence of factors is causing public schools in New York and across the country to experience dramatic reductions in enrollment.

Lifestyle
South African retail giant Woolworths has broken its silence over its split from former chocolate supplier Beyers.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Nokuthula Dlamini, a recent graduate from UKZN, shared that she celebrated her graduation without stressing her mother over a new dress.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Honor 600 Lite combines stylish design, intuitive AI features and long-lasting battery performance

Entertainment
Women allegedly sneaked into Syria in 2010s, languished in Roj camp, and now face slavery charges after landing in Melbourne.

Entertainment
Officers maintain they followed proper protocols during identity parade.

Entertainment
Despite being down on the 1 888 sold in March, the 1 871 Tiggo 4 Pro/Tiggo Cross’ sold still helped Chery post its biggest sales tally since returning to South Africa in 2021.

Science/Tech
Pineapple, the South African digital insurance provider, has been named an Endeavor Outlier. This exclusive, invite-only designation is reserved for the top 10% of high-performing companies in the global Endeavor network. The Outliers programme recognises a select group of Endeavor Entrepreneurs whose companies meet strict, annually updated benchmarks across revenue, growth, and capital raised....

Science/Tech
Digital identity experts have welcomed new draft regulations as a good starting point but have flagged areas of concern.

Science/Tech
Quashed studies, halted publications and canceled research threaten damage to public health, critics say
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A series of high-profile and under-the-radar decisions by US health agencies have scientists and doctors questioning the extent of the agencies’ control over public communications – and they say the debate is obscuring the most important...

Science/Tech
Judging by a slew of recent corporate announcements, your next “co-worker” might be an artificial intelligence agent – doing the work of an assistant, job scheduler, morning debriefer, learning coach and more. JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank, describes a clear vision for a new world of omnipresent AI agents: “Every employee will have their […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The new JMC Vigus is one of the most affordable double-cab bakkies in South Africa.

Motoring
Airlink is looking for 82 passengers that may have been exposed to the Hantavirus on a recent flight.

Health
When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?

Health
Anaemia and the new dementia link

Health
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
Health
The health agency has been particularly strict in abolishing at-home work, overriding accommodations that were granted years before the pandemic.