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Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team’s World Series run.

England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.

The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a “true national treasure” and “true consumer champion”.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core business priority for South African companies, according to new research by Dell Technologies, but the country’s organisations are struggling to translate ambition into full-scale implementation due to persistent challenges in skills, infrastructure, and security. The findings, released at the Dell Technologies Forum South Africa held on 6...

Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace designed to connect local enterprises with vetted, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accredited service providers. The platform aims to simplify how African companies discover, evaluate, and deploy AI technologies while maintaining control over costs, data privacy, and AI sovereignty....

The race to build next-generation AI-capable data centres is straining global and African supply chains, with power availability emerging as the single greatest obstacle to timely delivery, according to Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The professional services firm says 2025 marks an inflection point for the global data centre industry, as […]

African CEOs are showing renewed confidence and resilience amid global uncertainty, with generative AI, talent, ESG, and cybersecurity emerging as the top strategic priorities shaping business growth across the continent. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which gathered insights from 130 CEOs across Southern, East, and West Africa, 78% expressed strong confidence […]

On the surface, the Hungarian PM’s trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC’s Nick Thorpe.

Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.

At least six people were killed and 437 injured in the twister, authorities said.

Filipinos are bracing for the arrival of a new typhoon after one earlier this week left more than 200 people dead.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Employers in South Africa may be left with no option but to remove paid maternal leave policies due to new changes mandated by the Constitutional Court.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.

Stats SA’s 2025 mid-year population estimates show which provinces have more migrants leaving than coming in.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Spokesperson of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims political agenda to smear Mchunu’s reputation

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers calls for the introduction of VAR in the WSL after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner laments a “flat” WSL defeat by Aston Villa, but will not ‘overemphasise’ the performance to his players.

Thomas Frank says his Tottenham team and Manchester United ‘neutralised’ each other, after the sides played out a 2-2 draw.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says that a “lack of quality” prevented his side from taking all three points in their 2-2 Premier League draw away at Tottenham.

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

The Western Cape scoops national recognition for excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment, proving its leadership in sustainable development

Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

Race representation has become a sore point again amongst rugby fans after the Springboks revealed their squad to face France.

Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?

An experimental gene-editing therapy developed by Crispr Therapeutics is showing promise for treating heart disease.

Traffic officers in Johannesburg and Cape Town are intensifying efforts to make roads safe this festive season.

All-wheel drive hybrid will pack a punch with a combined output of up to 301kW of power.

Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.

In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.

Hannah says the rugby star’s podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.