Gulf allies have convinced Donald Trump to “give Iran a chance”, a Saudi official said on Thursday, after the US leader repeatedly threatened strikes on the Islamic republic over a crackdown on protests that activists say has left thousands dead.

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A week on Antarctica’s frozen frontier has reshaped how a Gqeberha school pupil thinks about engineering, climate change and his future. Seventeen-year-old Luke Boswell was one of just five South African students selected for a rare Deep Field Antarctica expedition – an experience designed to turn young talent into practical environmental problem-solvers.

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez has pledged to continue releasing prisoners detained under the presidency of Nicolas Maduro.

Cartier owner Richemont reported sales ahead of market expectations on Thursday, buoyed by strong global demand for jewellery and a continued recovery in greater China, its second-biggest market and a bellwether for the luxury sector.

The emergence of social media has begun to offer significant commercial potential for amateur sports. For South African hockey, the impact of commercialisation and sponsorship through digital content has become visible and tangible through the U21 men’s hockey side.

Humanoid robot numbers look set to swell, with Counterpoint projecting that cumulative installations will reach over 100,000 units by 2027. The dawn of the humanoid robot age is here.