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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bloom dances dangerously close to ‘anti-Semitism denialism’ in a hostile UCT campus climate
In this piece, David Saks has, on behalf of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, authored a reply to Kevin Bloom’s article in which the journalist reflects on the narrative that the council of the University of Cape Town had chosen to wilfully sacrifice donor funding on the altar of its so-called Gaza resolutions. Bloom writes that a pro-Israel lobby is attempting to shut down...
Cape Town smash-and-grab hotspots shift as criminals change modus operandi
More than 200 smash-and-grab incidents have been recorded in 10 months by the metro police CCTV network in Cape Town.
WATCH | Pakistan’s monsoon death toll climbs after 63 die in one day
Heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan’s Punjab province killed at least 63 people and injured nearly 300 in the past 24 hours, provincial officials said on Thursday, bringing the nationwide death toll from the rains to at least 159 since late June.
Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
Karnataka state authorities singled out RCB, its partners and the state cricket for their mismanagement of stampede.
Funeral for Gaza church attack after international condemnation
Palestinians gathered to mourn those killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church.
I’m being framed for my son’s murder, Tiffany Meek tells court
A mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek has insisted in court she is being framed and vowed to prove her innocence at trial.
Israel bombed Syria with “no real consultation”
Akiva Eldar on Israel’s attack on Damascus – framed as protecting Syria’s Druze community.
Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea City co-owner in rivalry with Wrexham
American rapper and artist Snoop Dog has become co-owner of Wrexham’s rivals Swansea City in the English Championship.
GROUNDUP: Judge Mushtak Parker found guilty of gross misconduct and dishonesty
Judge Parker was dishonest about his allegation that he was assaulted by John Hlophe.
‘Art is life’: Motto of Soweto centre for vulnerable children that heals hurt through creativity
“The children come in with heavy stories. Sometimes they haven’t eaten, sometimes they’re overwhelmed by what is happening at home. But through the arts, they smile again. They come alive.”
Body shots and ‘dirty’ tactics – how does Dubois beat Usyk?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Daniel Dubois’ first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk and what he has been doing to prepare for the rematch on Saturday.
Gaza surgeries halted due to “malnutrition and low equipment”
Dr Victoria Rose, a surgeon who has worked in Gaza, explains why she had to stop operating on malnourished children.
UN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fighting
The UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses “must be held to account.
Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party
James Murray says it was “not the case” the government wanted to remove Abbott from the Labour party.
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Can Donald Trump fire Jerome Powell, US Federal Reserve chair?
Trump questions Fed Chair Powell’s tenure, hints fraud, yet experts view removal improbable due to legal constraints.
Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador
Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.
Doctor and husband jailed for selling stolen PPE on eBay
Dr Attiya Sheikh, 45, and 48-year-old Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 during the Covid pandemic in 2020.
Earthquake in Chile follows others in Alaska, Philippines and Indonesia
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck Chile on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. It is the latest in a series of quakes in recent day.