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Aerial video shows major fire ripping through homes in Manila
Aerial video from the Philippines shows dozens of shanty homes burning in the Tondo area of Manila.
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Aerial video from the Philippines shows dozens of shanty homes burning in the Tondo area of Manila.
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The non-jury trial, which is scheduled to last a number of weeks, is taking place at Belfast Crown Court.
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New Zealand, Canada and France are the three teams aiming to stop England from clinching their first World Cup title in more than a decade.
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Fans grieve the loss of a fighter whose spirit transcended the confines of boxing.
South Africa
The race to dominate artificial intelligence is underway. The U.S. and China are pouring billions into AI research and infrastructure. But while headlines focus on geopolitical supremacy, AI is no longer a distant concept, it is already reshaping how we work, learn, and tackle society’s most pressing challenges. The real question isn’t who builds AI […]
South Africa
Dr. Jonathan Annipen says GBV is a pandemic that needs urgent attention
South Africa
Tyres and debris have been set alight in a service delivery protest in Cape Town on Monday morning, causing major traffic disruptions.
South Africa
Police have taken in two men for questioning after more violence in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, claimed the lives of three men during the early hours of Sunday.
World
Host Nate Bargatze’s plan to keep speeches snappy backfires and political statements take centre stage at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
World
Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.
World
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk’s dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
World
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
Africa
King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.
Africa
New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.
Africa
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
Africa
The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.
Business
Or, as the old saying goes, quidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur (‘anything said in Latin sounds profound’).
Business
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter warns of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s last chance to change course.
Business
Walmart Inc. wants another shot at cracking the Africa market. This time, it’s staking its name on it.
Business
OUTsurance Ireland has recorded a R448 million loss, with the new business only set to break even in the 2029 financial year.
Politics
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula’s comments come as Joburg residents have been battling water shortages
Politics
The bill would auto-register 16-year-olds, who must then confirm their address before voting
Politics
The Service Delivery Action Plan was adopted by the ANC’s Special NEC meeting over the weekend.
Politics
The Special ANC NEC will focus on strengthening local government
Sport
In a shocking incident from this past weekend, a rugby player has been officially cited for ‘biting’, and could face a massive ban.
Sport
Orlando Pirates appear to be back to their best after claiming another MTN8 trophy. How many trophies will they win this season?
Sport
Watch as the men’s marathon ends in an incredible sprint finish between Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu and Germany’s Amanal Petros, with Simbu winning gold by just three hundredths of a second at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Sport
Orlando Pirates FC are trying to build a formidable squad. The club are now trying to build some cover in a problem area!
Education
[Daily Trust] The United Kingdom Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a £19 million initiative to build climate-resilient schools and health facilities in seven states across Nigeria, including Kano and Jigawa.
Education
[UN News] Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there, the longer the conflict goes on.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access doesn’t translate into children doing better at school if the setting is an informal settlement. Despite being able to attend school, some children don’t fully enjoy their right to education, because the...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
E-hailing services come with their own set of perks, as well as safety risks. Here’s how you can ensure a secure trip…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Rapper Da LES – real name Leslie Mampe – has shared an inspiring health update after surviving a stroke last year on his birthday…
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Ghanaian superstar Sarkodie says he will always be a champion for the creative freedom of African artists while he reaches commercial global success and “virality”.
Science/Tech
Cardano (ADA) is showing signs of strength at a time when the altcoin market is heating up. Traders are watching closely as ADA holds key support around $0.82–$0.85, while futures open interest has surged above $2.5 billion, signaling heightened speculation. At the same time, Solana (SOL) has climbed past $235, riding a wave of optimism […]
Science/Tech
Ethereum (ETH) has been in a quiet accumulation period lately, but the undercurrents are shifting in ways that suggest something big may be coming. Institutional interest is picking up, and recent spot ETF inflows (over $216 million in a recent session alone) indicate investors are once more placing bets on ETH’s long-term trajectory. While ETH […]
Science/Tech
The Postbank has many problems, but let’s zoom in on the one we can best appreciate in the tech trade: card key management.
Science/Tech
Dan Marokane has again pledged that the state-owned power utility will hold future electricity tariff hikes below 10%.
Motoring
Motoring
San Marino MotoGP turns into a nightmare with two factory RC16s breaking down.
Motoring
“I gave everything I had, the mistake from yesterday gave me extra concentration, extra power, extra energy.”
Motoring
Penultimate round of this year’s series at the Killarney race track promised action and delivered.
Health
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.
Health
The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.
Health
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
Health
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
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.