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The Papers: ‘One in, one out and back in again’ and ‘teen killer unmasked’
The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose’s murderer make Thursday’s papers.
THURSDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2025, 01:28
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The return of a migrant who had been sent to France and photos of Harvey Willgoose’s murderer make Thursday’s papers.
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A night of bold calls pays off for Arne Slot as Liverpool return to winning ways at Eintracht Frankfurt, but it comes at a cost as Alexander Isak suffers a groin injury.
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Spurs rode their luck to earn a Champions League point in Monaco – but no-one will fear them on this evidence says chief football writer Phil McNulty
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South Africa
Witness B is testifying about the interference that she and Witness A have encountered
South Africa
The party says the establishment of the unit was an illegal and politically motivated experiment.
South Africa
Last week, the blaze ravaged more than 1500 hectares of grassland.
South Africa
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
China has thrown its weight behind the junta – and its widely condemned plan to hold an election in December.
World
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 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
Thailand’s deputy finance minister resigned on Wednesday following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyberscam centres.
Africa
Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.
Africa
The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week’s poll, with one facing a treason trial.
Africa
Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.
Africa
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
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Business
Card firms say their designs are being copied costing them thousands in lost sales.
Business
The boss of global energy and metals firm Metlen tells the BBC why it moved its primary listing from Athens to London.
Business
Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity to break the fiscal doom loop, but will she take it?
Politics
Mchunu has concluded his testimony before the Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
Politics
Erasmus and Engelbrecht joined the proceedings virtually at the Gqeberha High Court.
Politics
Limpopo government handed over 65 white canes to people who are visually impaired in Polokwane.
Politics
Cele served as Police Minister from February 2018 until June last year.
Sport
Champions League Guillem Balague explains how “everybody loves” Marcus Rashford at Barcelona but that his work rate needs to improve off the ball, which is an issue across the squad in the big games.
Sport
With 23 goals in 15 games for Bayern Munich and England this season, Harry Kane is emerging as an early frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Sport
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
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.
Education
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
National cultural issues have pervaded Nassau County as its Republican leaders have embraced President Trump’s brand of politics.
Education
The Justice Department had been scrutinizing one of the nation’s premier public universities over accusations of civil rights violations.
Education
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
Sorry, not sorry? A Milnerton High School student claims to be ‘deeply regretful’ over his actions in a bullying video that has gone viral…
Lifestyle
See what fans can expect at the Kanye West Johannesburg concert – visuals, theatrics, surprises, and festive energy at Ellis Park.
Lifestyle
Scooters Pizza, once a household name in South Africa, has officially made its long-awaited comeback – and kept a longstanding promise.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Science/Tech
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 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
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 […]
Motoring
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
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Health
A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage.
Health
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
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
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
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.