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Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.

It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.

Labour’s violence against women strategy and a royal Christmas family portrait dominate Friday’s papers.

Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]

A Woodmead-based workshop is equipping African digital creators with practical skills in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, signalling a shift in how the continent’s creative economy competes on a global stage. The first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop on the continent brought together more than 20 award-winning South African digital creators who […]

ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at expanding the ethical use of artificial intelligence and education technology to improve learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week during a visit by Bill Gates to the United Arab Emirates, will combine […]

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.

Experts say Lee Jae Myung’s bid to insure hair loss treatment is a “strategic gesture targeting young male voters”.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

England’s Brydon Carse dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for one, but replays show the decision should have been overturned as Australia are made to regret their decision not to review, leaving the home side on 8-1, with a lead of 93, on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc bowls a “furious” Ben Stokes for 83, as his partnership with Jofra Archer is finally broken on 106 to leave England on 274-9 on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologises for performing an antisemitic gesture during a livestream appearance.

Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes’ release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal contract.

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The government has announced a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, but is it enough? As part of the government’s flagship strategy, teachers will be able to send children as young as 11 on behavioural courses if they are witnessing disturbing or worrying behaviour. The courses will include teachings on deepfakes, image-based abuse and online harassment. ...

The UK government’s long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been published today. Alexandra Topping joins Lucy Hough to explain what it will change, amid concerns that ‘toxic ideas’ are going unchallenged in schools

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An anonymous donor paid off over R136 000 in Pep Store lay-bys, containing items like baby clothes and school uniforms.

Former business associates to Priscilla Presley have made claims in their lawsuit to the wife of the late Rock and Roll king that have angered Presley.

Gayton McKenzie has called for all South Africans – including Afrikaners who commemorated Geloftedag- to celebrate 16 December together.

The US has called on the South African government to take immediate action and hold those responsible accountable.

Holding an unassailable 2-0 lead, the SA team will face Ireland in the third and final ODI at the Wanderers on Friday.

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NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.