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Climbers at Indonesia’s Mount Semeru safe after sudden volcanic eruption
At least 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides and tourism officials, were stranded on the 3,676m mountain.

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Trump commits to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi crown prince appeal
US President Donald Trump says he’ll help push for peace in Sudan after a request from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.

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Finally… last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US
The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

South Africa
Ramaphosa hails G20 Social Summit as ‘historic milestone’
Ramaphosa says the Summit has given practical meaning to global solidarity.

South Africa
Gauteng introduces programme to boost traffic flow and safety
Gauteng has launched the Points Person of the Future Programme.

South Africa
EC Liqour Board warns against planned pens down parties
EC Liquor Board cautions learners and urges parents to stay alert as pens down parties are planned.

South Africa
Prosecutors must follow prosecution policy in all decisions: Batohi
NDPP Shamila Batohi is testifying in the Judge Bess Nkabinde Inquiry.

World
DOJ case against Comey faces troubles. And, powerful figures in latest Epstein docs
The DOJ’s case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein even after his conviction.

World
Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers
Ari Gisell instigated the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last April, a court has heard.

World
Who are Afrikaners, the group at the center of Trump’s dispute with South Africa?
Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a “white genocide” in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.

World
Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country
As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.

Africa
Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Africa
Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Business
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee has voted to cut South Africa’s interest rates by 25 basis points.
Business

Business
Business Talk – Ninety One’s Trinisha Chanka discusses why the company has entered the ETF space
Trinisha Chanka is the Sales Manager at Ninety One and has played a key role in the company’s recent listing of two AMETFs on the JSE.

Business
A look inside Walmart’s first store in South Africa opening this week
Global retail giant Walmart will be opening its first branded store in South Africa on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at Clearwater Mall.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi’s messages to Senzo Mchunu under sharp focus
Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Politics
Ndou slams politicians who accept posts after misconduct charges
Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | Lieutenant General Molefe Fani
Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Politics
LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Trial I 20 November 2025
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Sport
BBC signs ‘saviour of grassroots football’ Bracknall
Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan gets a surprise visit from Sunday pub league manager Steve Bracknall.

Sport
No room for Pollard in Springbok team to face Ireland
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok have been selected as the Springboks’ two playmakers for Saturday’s Test against Ireland.

Sport
Mushfiqur hits ton as Bangladesh dominate Ireland
Mushfiqur Rahim marks his 100th Test cap with a century as Bangladesh take a commanding first-innings lead over Ireland in Mirpur.

Sport
Britain’s Davis to fight Nurmagomedov for PFL title
Britain’s Alfie Davis will fight Russia’s Usman Nurmagomedov for the PFL lightweight title in Dubai on 7 February.

Education
‘AI is scary territory’: art teachers – one 64, one 29 – on cuts, creativity and life in a career that’s under threat
There are 27% fewer art teachers in England today than there were in 2011, and the proportion of students taking arts subjects has plummeted. Here’s what it’s like to work in a job that is essential and often perilously undervalued
When 64-year-old Sue Cabourn began her career in the late 90s, the next generation of artists including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gillian Wearing were dominating...

Education
‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel “robbed of knowledge and enjoyment” after a course they hoped would launch their digital careers turned out to be taught in large part by AI.
James and Owen were among 41 students who took a coding module at...
Education
Nigeria: Kwara Shuts Schools in Five LGAs Over Rising Insecurity
[Premium Times] The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the directive was issued to protect schoolchildren from armed groups
Education
Nigeria: Group Unveils Campus Story Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment
[Leadership] The Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has launched the Campus Story Initiative, a groundbreaking programme aimed at tackling sexual harassment in Nigerian universities while promoting a culture of critical reading and intellectual engagement among students.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Purple power: How to join WFC’s G20 Women’s Shutdown
United in action: Here’s how you can join Women For Change’s G20 Women’s Shutdown on Friday in support against GBV…
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Science/Tech
Standard Bank and LookSee launch Solar Home Loan – Future-proof your new home with affordable solar
LookSee’s new Solar Home Loan offering helps South Africans affordably invest in a solar system from day one when buying a new home.

Science/Tech
The Big Short investor Michael Burry warns about new tech bubble
Well-known investor Michael Burry has accused the world’s largest tech companies of fraud, claiming they are using accounting tricks to overstate their earnings.
Science/Tech
White House Prepares Executive Order To Block State AI Laws
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Politico: The White House is preparing to issue an executive order as soon as Friday that tells the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to four people familiar with the matter and a leaked draft of the order obtained by POLITICO. The draft document, confirmed as authentic...

Science/Tech
10 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy (2025)
The main event hasn’t started, but Best Buy has already rolled out great deals on our favorite tech of the year.
Motoring

Motoring
Bling becomes dark as GWM introduces ‘black pack’ to Tank 500
Inclusion of the darkened exterior applique has not resulted in an increase in price.
Motoring

Motoring
Power-crazed all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric revealed
With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.
Health
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health
Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Health
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians Lobby for a New Way to Assess the Risk of Suicide
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
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.