FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT: Wait, could this be a climate conference that actually works?
As the Iran war highlights fossil fuel risks, a coalition of the willing pursues a global phase-out of the burning of oil, gas and coal.
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When Attenborough met the gorillas – the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough’s career.
Rangers blink but twists still to come in colossal title race
This epic Scottish Premiership season won’t be over until it’s over, writes Tom English.
Five things you need to know about declining child vaccinations in Gauteng
Coverage drops from 83% to 75% as health officials warn of disease resurgence risk
News24 | Plane crash in South Sudan kills 14: officials
A small plane crashed on Monday in South Sudan near the capital Juba, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, local officials said.
Claire’s closes 154 stores with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain’s standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open.
News24 | Tuesday’s weather: Cold snap expected across SA with some areas dropping to near-freezing
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for damaging winds and waves along the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coastline, while very cold conditions are expected over the northern interior of the Eastern Cape.
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody before the White House Correspondents Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an “expectant widow”.
Deal ‘within sight’ to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader
A new offer is to be put to striking workers – but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
German car industry faces tougher competition as China’s economy slows
China’s economic slowdown is squeezing Germany’s carmakers further as they face a lasting shift away from the market conditions that underpinned years of dominance
Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor
The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.
Locked out — How AI automation is shrinking the entry-level market for graduates
Employers will continue to choose the most productive and cost-effective option available to them, and increasingly, that option is automation. Expecting them to absorb underprepared graduates out of goodwill is not a strategy.
Every rand stolen is an attack on our democracy — Ramaphosa
President outlines democratic gains and challenges in SA during keynote Freedom Day speech
Malaria in winter: Can South Africans relax yet?
Malaria cases are rising in South Africa despite winter approaching. Here’s why, where the risks remain, and how to stay protected.
News24 | Suspected Dutch drug mule arrested with 60kg of khat at OR Tambo airport
A Dutch national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police discovered 60kg of khat concealed in his luggage.
Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
Rabbi Goldstein’s attack on Pope Leo is theologically confused and inaccurate
To suggest that a call for peace makes one complicit in bloodshed must be denounced by any person of faith who values the truth, and while Goldstein is entitled to disagree with the pope’s approach, he should be cautious not to misrepresent it.