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SHIFTING LOYALTIES: US is falling out of love with Israel as war machine rumbles on
Politicians and ordinary Americans feel that the billions sent to Israel should be used at home.

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How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
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LIVING CLASSROOM: How one principal is sowing the seeds to feed a village in rural KZN
Nkwamabzi Primary School was once a school defined by what it lacked: water, food and resources. Today, it is defined by what it grows. Principal Zakhele Xulu put down the chalk and picked up a spade, turning a tiny, two-teacher school into a regional lifeline that feeds the hungry and empowers families to start their own gardens.

South Africa
Farms across Kouga Municipality hit by heavy rains
Eastern Cape Farmers say flood damage could cost hundreds of millions of rands.
South Africa
Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development
Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development
Social Development Acting Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has undertaken an oversight visit to the Sozo Foundation’s Genesis Incubator Hub in Vrygrond, Cape Town, placing youth enterprise development at the centre of her first day in office.
The visit forms part of preparations for the Department of Social Development’s Budget Vote 19...

South Africa
Mopping up operations under way in Western Cape after recent storms
Several areas have been completely cut off by widespread destruction caused by the heavy rains.

South Africa
NEHAWU warns public healthcare is under strain
NEHAWU, says South Africa’s public healthcare system is under severe strain due to staff shortages.
World
The foreign fighters who helped topple Assad — and why China worries about them
Thousands of Uyghurs became key fighters against Syria’s Assad regime. For the first time, they agreed to be interviewed. NPR spent weeks with some of them to understand why they fled China for Syria.

World
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

World
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent “disloyal”.

World
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Africa
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Africa
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
African SMEs face finance, fragmentation and succession crisis, warns IFC chief
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Business
‘Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders’
“Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they’re £100 a box,” says cheesemonger.

Business
‘We need working-class voices to enrich culture’
Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.

Business
Top estates in South Africa where average house prices increased up to R3.2 million in 5 years
South Africans are increasingly turning to lifestyle estates to escape crime, infrastructure failures, and deteriorating municipal services.

Business
How much it costs to study in South Africa in 2026
This is a breakdown of how much it costs to study the most popular degrees at top universities in South Africa.

Politics
ANC sends condolences following death of Bushy Maape
His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

Politics
Mathjabeng in financial freefall
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

Politics
DA requests SIU probe into alleged R2bn Ekurhuleni corruption
The DA has requested the President to authorise an SIU investigation immediately.

Politics
IFP’s Mlungisi Mabaso vows to restore Joburg to its former glory
The IFP has introduced Mabaso as its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg.

Sport
Rodgers, 42, agrees new Steelers contract
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 42, opts to continue his NFL career and agrees a new one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to reports.

Sport
Ronda Rousey wins MMA comeback fight in 17 seconds: Watch FULL bout
Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey demolished fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited non-title comeback bout.

Sport
Monaghan will ‘relish’ playing Armagh – McGrane
Seven-time Ulster Championship winner Paul McGrane believes that Monaghan will “have no fear” facing Armagh in Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football final.

Sport
‘I predicted this result’ – Junior Khanye reacts to Pirates slip-up
Junior Khanye believes nerves got the better of Orlando Pirates during their frustrating draw with Durban City.
Education
My Classmate, ChatGPT
Lessons from the first graduating A.I. class.

Education
Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data?
Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy
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After a week of outages, hundreds of millions of students’ data stolen, delayed assignment due dates, and school login pages being defaced by hackers, US tech firm Instructure – which operates the...

Education
La Gradiva review – stunning coming-of-age story of young love and sexual tension
Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples
Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s beautiful debut film about young love, superbly acted and directed. It is a reminder of how fundamentally dishonest and pseudosophisticated it is to laugh dismissively at the...
Education
What A.I. Kant Do
Could we English majors have a future after all?

Lifestyle
WATCH | Janet Jackson celebrates 60th birthday with family and friends
Janet Jackson makes 60 look effortlessly beautiful and young.

Lifestyle
Helen Zille compares herself to Orlando Pirates: ‘We’re close to winning’
Helen Zille has compared Orlando Pirates’s pursuit of a PSL title win to her bid to govern Johannesburg as the next mayor…

Lifestyle
Refugees reveal what they miss about SA – the answers will surprise you!
A group of refugees in the US have revealed what they miss about South Africa – can you guess the answers?

Lifestyle
Emotional Siya Kolisi bids Sharks farewell amid ‘massive pay cut’
A ‘massive pay cut’ awaits Siya Kolisi at the Stormers after he bid the Sharks goodbye over the weekend…

Entertainment
Tender fraud case takes new turn as Cat Matlala enters plea negotiations – report
Matlala appeared in court earlier this week.

Entertainment
Electric GTI era arrives as Volkswagen unwraps ID. Polo GTI
GTI’s switch towards electrification yields more power than the 147 kW produced by the South African-market, current combustion engine Polo GTI.

Entertainment
Ackers grateful for home play-off but says Bulls must be better against Munster
Coach Johan Ackermann referred to the Bulls’ tough 34-31 win over Munster in March, as he contemplated a quarter-final against them.

Entertainment
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
‘Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager of the men’s team,’ Chelsea said in a statement.

Science/Tech
If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil
Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.

Science/Tech
The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material
The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.

Science/Tech
Gaza Is Rebuilding With Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble
As reconstruction materials remain blocked, Palestinians are crushing debris into interlocking blocks to build shelters from destruction.
Science/Tech
The UK Finally Starts Reforming Its ‘Computer Misuse Act’
Computer Weekly reports on “the long-awaited reform of Britain’s outdated Computer Misuse Act of 1990 — which has hamstrung the work of the nation’s cyber security professionals and researchers for years.” The Computer Misuse Act was passed 35 years ago in response to a high-profile hacking incident involving no less than the King’s father, the late Duke of Edinburgh. It defined the offence...

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices, a new Chery bakkie, and motorists warned about the 20km/h rule
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa has lost most of its petrol refineries
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Motoring
The Chinese Adventure SUV taking South Africa by storm
Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Motoring
The best way to reach a large South African motoring audience
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health
‘New cancer test makes me feel women’s health matters’
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Health
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

Health
I tried the UK’s ‘saltiest’ sandwich – here’s what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Health
What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools