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Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liverpool, Osimhen fire
Real Madrid see off improved Juventus in UCL win, while Liverpool come back in Frankfurt and Victor Osimhen stars again.

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Pressure to find Traitors reaches fever pitch – but are they turning on each other?
The celebrities seemed mired in self doubt as they tried to track down a traitor.

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US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of American teen in Israel
Group of 27 Congress members call for release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, held in Israeli detention for eight months.

South Africa
Phone call between Witness B, Mbangwa played at Madlanga Inquiry
Witness B is testifying about the interference that she and Witness A have encountered

South Africa
Gauteng crime wardens programme should have never existed: EFF
The party says the establishment of the unit was an illegal and politically motivated experiment.

South Africa
Fire destroys key grazing camp leaving Niani farmers reeling
Last week, the blaze ravaged more than 1500 hectares of grassland.
South Africa
News24 | Public Protector finds Lesufi’s crime prevention wardens irregular and unlawful
The Public Protector found that establishing and deploying the controversial Gauteng crime prevention wardens to conduct policing was irregular, unlawful and inconsistent with the Constitution.

World
Myanmar’s army is taking back territory with relentless air strikes – and China’s help
China has thrown its weight behind the junta – and its widely condemned plan to hold an election in December.

World
Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms
The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.

World
Jared Kushner says business ties help him broker peace
Jared Kushner played a decisive role in securing the ceasefire, but it comes with questions about the appropriateness of him working with countries giving him billions.
World
News24 | Thai minister resigns after alleged scam centre links
Thailand’s deputy finance minister resigned on Wednesday following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyberscam centres.

Africa
Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.

Africa
Top opposition politician arrested days before Tanzania election
The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week’s poll, with one facing a treason trial.

Africa
Hakimi & Salah on African Player of Year shortlist
Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Africa
Tyson hails Congolese roots on Rumble in the Jungle visit
Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

Business
Why Beyond Meat shares have surged 1,000% in four days
Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.

Business
Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group.

Business
The South African banking CEO who became a Knight
Bradley Fried was a bored accountant in Cape Town until one phone call with Wall Street legend John Wolfensohn changed his life.

Business
Ever thought of investing in a personal ‘freedom fund’?
Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.

Politics
Mchunu concludes testimony after ‘struggling’ with MPs’ questions
Mchunu has concluded his testimony before the Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Former top apartheid-era police deny role in Cradock Four’s murder
Erasmus and Engelbrecht joined the proceedings virtually at the Gqeberha High Court.

Politics
Limpopo steps up support for visually impaired with awareness drive
Limpopo government handed over 65 white canes to people who are visually impaired in Polokwane.

Politics
Mchunu tells Parliament he received no handover on PKTT from Cele
Cele served as Police Minister from February 2018 until June last year.

Sport
Slot reveals Isak fitness worry
Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals he withdrew Alexander Isak at half-time against Eintracht Frankfurt because the striker had felt discomfort in his groin.

Sport
Sporting score late to seal comeback win as Marseille reduced to ten
Alisson Santos’ curling effort in the 86th minute give Sporting CP a come from behind win over a Marseille side that ends the game with ten men at the Estádio José Alvalade, in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Sport
Diaz and teenager Karl score brilliant goals as Bayern dominate Brugge
Lennart Karl becomes the youngest player to score for Bayern Munich in the Champions League, at 17 years and 242 days, as the German champions hammer Club Brugge 4-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Sport
Standout performance from Vicario earns Spurs a point at Monaco
Tottenham Hotspur keeper Guglielmo Vicario makes a catalogue of saves to deny Monaco their first Champions League win of the season, as Thomas Frank’s side earn a 0-0 draw at the Stade Louis-II.

Education
University of Virginia agrees to Trump administration demands over admissions and hiring
School joins University of Pennsylvania, Columbia and Brown in bowing to White House to restore funding
The University of Virginia (UVA) has become the latest school to agree to the Trump administration’s demands concerning discrimination in admissions and hiring following significant pressure from the justice department.
The deal, which the department announced on Wednesday, comes after the...
Education
Massapequa Schools Sue N.Y. State to Preserve Restrictive Bathroom Rules
National cultural issues have pervaded Nassau County as its Republican leaders have embraced President Trump’s brand of politics.
Education
University of Virginia Makes Deal With White House to Halt Investigations
The Justice Department had been scrutinizing one of the nation’s premier public universities over accusations of civil rights violations.

Education
Smart money: family offers £180,00 a year for tutor to get one-year-old into Eton
Family seeks tutor from ‘socially appropriate background’ who can provide infant with ‘comprehensive British cultural environment’
Getting paid £180,000 a year to tutor a single child might sound like a dream job but there’s a catch: the child is only one-year-old and you need to get him into Eton.
A wealthy family near London is “searching for a tutor to provide a comprehensive British...
Lifestyle
What to expect from Kanye West’s Johannesburg concert
See what fans can expect at the Kanye West Johannesburg concert – visuals, theatrics, surprises, and festive energy at Ellis Park.

Lifestyle
Popular pizza brand returns to SA with 39-minute delivery promise
Scooters Pizza, once a household name in South Africa, has officially made its long-awaited comeback – and kept a longstanding promise.
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Science/Tech
OpenBSD 7.8 Released
OpenBSD 7.8 has been released, adding Raspberry Pi 5 support, enhanced AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV-ES) capabilities, and expanded hardware compatibility including new Qualcomm, Rockchip, and Apple ARM drivers. Phoronix reports: OpenBSD 7.8 also brings multiple improvements around enabling AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (AMD SEV) support with support for the PSP ioctl for...
Science/Tech
Samsung Galaxy XR Is the First Android XR Headset
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR, the first Android headset powered by Google’s new Android XR platform. Priced at $1,800 without controllers, the device features dual 4.3K Micro-OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, extensive camera tracking, and deep Gemini AI integration. Ars Technica reports: Galaxy XR is a fully enclosed headset with passthrough video. It looks similar...

Science/Tech
BlockDAG Dominates as the Best Presale Crypto in 2025 While BlockchainFX, Tapzi, & PepePawn Struggle to Compete
The crypto presale sector in 2025 is more competitive than ever, yet only a few names are showing real progress. Among them, BlockDAG (BDAG) has positioned itself as the undeniable leader, outpacing peers such as BlockchainFX, Tapzi, and PepePawn by a wide margin. With over $430 million raised, a verified framework, and a global partnership […]
Science/Tech
Jaguar Land Rover Hack Cost UK Economy an Estimated $2.5 Billion
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The hack of Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, cost the British economy an estimated $2.55 billion and affected over 5,000 organizations, an independent cybersecurity body said in a report published on Wednesday. The report was produced by the Cyber Monitoring Centre, an independent, not for profit organization made up of industry...

Motoring
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ finally revealed as cute retro Jimny rival
The spiritual successor to the FJ Cruiser is being considered for South Africa, but most likely towards the end of 2026 or even 2027 if eventually approved.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Workers and Employers Face Higher Health Insurance Costs
A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage.
Health
Bird Flu Is Back
After a quiet summer, the virus is hitting poultry flocks hard in the run-up to the holidays — and in the midst of a federal government shutdown.

Health
What Happens if Obamacare Subsidies Expire?
Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why.
Health
How Testosterone Is Giving Middle-Aged Women the Best Sex of Their Lives
There is no F.D.A.-approved testosterone product for women. Insurance won’t cover it. Many doctors won’t prescribe it. It’s become a cultural phenomenon.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.