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Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca
Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.

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Protected: BMW CEO says technical skills are key to South Africa’s future workforce
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Why storms that used to happen every 50 years are hitting more often
Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms will probably happen more often and become more unpredictable. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change? We look at what past data and future predictions say

South Africa
Death toll in Hennenman shooting rises to five
A police officer allegedly shot five people, killing three and wounding two at the weekend.

South Africa
W Cape storm damage prompts review of disaster response
The storms brought with it widespread flooding and damages.
South Africa
Gautrain marks 16 years of service: Over 216 million passenger trips and counting
Gautrain marks 16 years of service: Over 216 million passenger trips and counting
Gautrain today marks 16 years since its official launch on 8 June 2010, reaffirming its position as one of South Africa’s most successful and transformative public infrastructure investments.
Since inception, the rapid rail network has recorded more than 216 million passenger trips, firmly establishing...

South Africa
AI-Designed Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Clears First Human Trial — With Lessons for South African Pandemic Preparedness
A Cambridge laboratory has run the first human trial of a vaccine whose active ingredient was designed entirely by artificial intelligence — not tweaked or analyzed by AI, but designed from scratch by it. The result is a single shot that could, in theory, protect against every known coronavirus, including strains that do not yet […]

World
Watch: Why is China’s Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

World
Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.

World
Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.

World
Armenia’s pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.

Africa
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Africa
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Africa
‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Africa
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Business
From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
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Business
Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

Politics
Rise Mzansi mayoral candidate says party will change Joburg’s state of affairs
Mnguni says his party has the political will and a capable leadership that can reform Joburg.

Politics
Mashatile meets Singapore President in Johannesburg
Mashatile has met with Singapore President Shanmugaratnam to discuss trade investment.

Politics
NFP expels officials allegedly linked with Mbali Shinga
KZN secretary Zodwa Mtshali’s suspension follows her public statements backing Shinga

Politics
ActionSA says Ramaphosa’s migration plan falls short
ActionSA says tougher measures on undocumented immigrants are not enough

Sport
Norway boss brands Scotland’s Clarke ‘unprofessional’
Steve Clarke is branded “unprofessional” by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.

Sport
Dunkley dropped & Jones opens in England T20 warm-up
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes her first international appearance of the summer as England face Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

Sport
Blitzboks: A tale of triumph and tenacity
The Blitzboks overcame various challenges to ultimately walk away with two memorable titles in a season to remember.

Sport
Joyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov
Britain’s Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.
Education
Angola: ‘Luanda to the Universe’ Project Encourages Construction of Space Prototypes
[ANGOP] Luanda — Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the “Luanda to the Universe” project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment geared towards space engineering, with a highlight to a replica of the James Webb telescope.
Education
Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.
Education
Nigeria: Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?
[This Day] The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are giving the abductions more front-page treatment.
Education
South Africa: Media Statement – Proper Assessment Needed for Bay Schools Following Weekend Floods, Select Committee On Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper assessments of schooling conditions before children are allowed into classrooms.

Lifestyle
WIN R2 000 in The South African’s SASSA grant survey
SASSA is a government entity responsible for administering social assistance grants to eligible individuals in South Africa.
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Entertainment
‘War or peace?’: Iranians exhausted by prospect of renewed fighting
Residents of Tehran described sleepless nights, fear and exhaustion as tensions between Iran and Israel threatened to erupt again.

Entertainment
35 killed, dozen missing in major earthquake off Philippines
Rescue teams searched through collapsed buildings as frightened residents spent the night outdoors following the devastating quake.

Entertainment
MBA graduate Saskia and Springbok star RG Snyman are expecting their first child
The popular rugby couple is getting ready for their biggest and happiest adventure so far.

Entertainment
Big names scratched from Durban July
Two weekend winners have been supplemented into the R10m showpiece.
Science/Tech
Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’
Jeff Bezos is backing Flourish, a new “neuro AI” startup with $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, that aims to reinvent AI by studying the brain’s architecture and building systems that learn continuously while using far less power than today’s large language models. The company’s long-term bet is that neuroscientists and AI researchers working together can uncover...

Science/Tech
Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its Wildfire App
The popular wildfire tracking app is adding flood monitoring to its platform. It’s the first new disaster alert on the service, with many more to come.

Science/Tech
Watts & Wheels S1E5: ‘A Bentley of the bush and a car that swims’
Season 1 of Watts & Wheels motors on with a sub-R500 000 EV price war, a swimming Yangwang and plenty more.
Science/Tech
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Motoring
Nissan Navara PHEV will bring 300kW & 800Nm to bakkie war!
Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.
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Motoring
Binder vows to bounce back as fighting for 10th is ‘not much fun’
MotoGP star struggles for form in his desperate bid to secure a ride for 2027.
Motoring

Health
Ozempic butt: Drug to stop muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Health
How Eriksen’s heart device kicked into action
Denmark’s team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen’s chest responded as it should.

Health
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
Health
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist, Is Dead at 97
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voices were not often heard.