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Talks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa
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Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.
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Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza’s north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.
South Africa
The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.
South Africa
More charges could be added against Matlala at a later stage.
South Africa
Motshekga has defended the Chief of the SANDF in relation to alleged political statements.
South Africa
Three girls died after the shack they lived in Phumasilwe Informal Settlement in Tembisa burnt.
World
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Member of Parliament Ed Davey about his decision to boycott the state dinner with President Trump.
World
The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia’s network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.
World
In the Mozambican province of Manica, illegal gold miners are causing environmental damage while posing a serious threat to human and animal life. Environmentalists and government authorities are sounding the alarm.
World
At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organization for Migration spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday.
Africa
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Africa
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Africa
Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race. The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]
Business
Business
Business
Zwelakhe Mnguni went from a job as a security guard to co-founding an asset management company that today oversees around R7.2 billion in assets.
Business
Springbok legend John Smit is the CEO of SSG Holdings, which is being sold to Fidelity Services Group, whose CEO, Wahl Bartmann, is also a former Springbok.
Politics
The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the Madlanga Commission Inquiry.
Politics
Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.
Politics
Motau says in phase three, Mkhwanazi will be recalled back, where his testimony will be tested.
Politics
The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement
Sport
Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has explained how his side handed Kaizer Chiefs their first defeat of the season.
Sport
Jose Mourinho says he is close to being appointed Benfica manager after arriving in Lisbon for talks with the Portuguese club.
Sport
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr met at a news conference in London on Wednesday.
Sport
Olympic bronze medallist Fred Kerley becomes the first track athlete and American male to join the controversial event.
Education
The 19-year-old sophomore has attracted widespread public interest since he enrolled at the university’s main campus in Manhattan last year.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has injected US$550,000 into the operations of the University of Liberia (UL), a move widely regarded as a crucial step in stabilizing the institution and ensuring the smooth continuation of the Academic Year 2024/2025.
Education
[New Dawn] Several students assigned to vacation jobs in different sectors across Nimba County have expressed excitement about the opportunity to experience real work environments.
Education
[Nile Post] I am writing as a Cavendish university student from Uganda to show my sincere appreciation for your revolutionary investments and inspiring leadership in Uganda. Leaders like you who combine expertise in business with deep empathy are the reason Uganda develops.
Lifestyle
Renowned Spanish chef Ángel León will open Amura, his first restaurant outside of Spain, this December at the Mount Nelson.
Lifestyle
Monica Matsie shares her grief, trauma, and unanswered questions as her family struggles to cope with Katlego’s tragic death.
Lifestyle
Cardi B reveals she’s expecting her fourth child with Stefon Diggs. She also opens up about balancing pregnancy while preparing new music.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
The single will be released this Friday.
Science/Tech
TCL is offering deep discounts across its mini LED range, but our favorites are at the top end.
Science/Tech
Microsoft is now prioritizing Anthropic’s Claude 4 over OpenAI’s GPT-5 in Visual Studio Code’s auto model feature, signaling a quiet but clear shift in preference. The Verge reports: “Based on internal benchmarks, Claude Sonnet 4 is our recommended model for GitHub Copilot,” said Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft’s developer division, in an internal email in June. While that guidance was issued...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Like the rest of its Big Tech cadre, Google has spent lavishly on developing generative AI models. Google’s AI can clean up your text messages and summarize the web, but the company is constantly looking to prove that its generative AI has true intelligence. The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) helps make the point....
Science/Tech
Governments worldwide are implementing heat protection laws as 2.4 billion workers face extreme temperature exposure and 19,000 die annually from heat-related workplace injuries, according to a World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization report. Japan imposed $3,400 fines for employers failing to provide cooling measures when wet-bulb temperatures reach 28C. Singapore...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Fully approved by the Blue Oval, the appearance packages are dealer-fitted options available before a vehicle’s delivery.
Health
At a Senate health committee hearing, Dr. Susan Monarez painted a picture of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a man wedded to his own ideology and uninterested in government scientists.
Health
The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.
Health
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.
Health
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments are being cancelled for Thursday.
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.