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US says it killed four ‘terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug vessel
The White House claimed, without providing evidence, the vessel was operated by a ‘designated terrorist organisation’.

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Watch: Moment Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet
The US and Chinese leaders shook hands when they met face-to-face for the first time since 2019.

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Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister?
Rob Jetten’s electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.

South Africa
Gauteng in the process of reforming its housing delivery system
The department says it will remove underperforming contractors, among others.
South Africa
SA–Swiss relations set to grow stronger following historic State Visit
SA–Swiss relations set to grow stronger following historic State Visit
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his State Visit to Switzerland – the first official visit by a South African Head of State since the dawn of democracy – as a milestone in the enduring relationship between the two countries.
Speaking during a press conference in...
South Africa
Switzerland returns sacred cultural artefacts to SA’s Nkuna royal family
Switzerland returns sacred cultural artefacts to SA’s Nkuna royal family
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – In a deeply symbolic gesture of cultural respect and friendship, Switzerland has voluntarily returned three sacred cultural artefacts belonging to South Africa’s Nkuna royal family.
The handover, conducted during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to...
South Africa
SA, Switzerland deepen ties with five cooperation agreements
SA, Switzerland deepen ties with five cooperation agreements
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – South Africa and Switzerland on Wednesday signed five cooperation agreements aimed at deepening bilateral relations across key sectors including trade, education, culture, sustainable development, and peace mediation.
This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day State...

World
Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka says U.S. revoked his visa after Trump criticism
Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

World
Trump approves nuclear submarine for South Korea
It’s unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.

World
How the town of Cortina, Italy, is preparing to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics
Residents of Cortina, Italy, worry about the effects of the 2026 Winter Olympics on their town.

World
Centrist liberals under Rob Jetten lead Dutch election, exit poll says
Rob Jetten’s D66 party takes a shock lead, two years after his party languished in sixth place in the last vote.

Africa
A simple guide to what is happening in Sudan
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Heads roll at Zimbabwe’s power utility over Mnangagwa Sona blackout
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

Africa
Sudan’s military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Africa
Police fire teargas as protests erupt during Tanzania election
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Business
WeBuyCars under siege
The WeBuyCars share price took a beating on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors.

Business
Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

Business
Spooky spending creeping in weeks before Halloween
Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins

Business
Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom
Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

Politics
Witness C returns to the Madlanga Commission
Witness C did not finish testifying last week because he was writing exams.

Politics
Hawks officials contradicted each other at Madlanga Inquiry: Analyst
Hawks’ Barry Kruger and Lesiba Mokoena appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Politics
Parly’s Ad Hoc committee to ask for extension on its revised deadline
Parli’s Ad Hoc committee will ask for an extension on its revised deadline of the end of November.

Politics
Mbalula announces disbandment of ANC’s Western Cape PEC
ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, has announced the disbandment of ANC Western Cape PEC.

Sport
Predicted Orlando Pirates XI vs Sundowns: Is Rele Mofokeng fit?
Is Tito a candidate to start vs Sundowns?

Sport
Banishing anxiety & restoring confidence – O’Neill’s Celtic return
Martin O’Neill says he overcame pre-match nerves in his Celtic return as his side beat Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.

Sport
Can resolute Hearts capitalise on window of opportunity?
Hearts showed resilience to claim a point at St Mirren, but can they now build their lead over the next 10 days?

Sport
Record numbers watching women’s sport, report says
Women’s sport was watched by record female audiences in the UK this summer, according to a report by the Women’s Sport Trust.
Education
Their Professors Caught Them Cheating. They Used A.I. to Apologize.
Two professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said they grew suspicious after receiving identical apologies from dozens of students they had accused of academic dishonesty.
Education
Deputies Put Down 5 Escaped Monkeys They Were Wrongly Told Had Covid
Three other rhesus monkeys were still on the loose as of Wednesday after the truck carrying them rolled over on a highway in Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.
Education
Florida Universities to Stop Hiring Foreign H-1B Workers Under DeSantis Plan
The governor’s announcement follows a Trump administration plan to charge institutions $100,000 to bring in workers from other countries using the visas.
Education
Southern Africa: Malawi Overhauls Education System
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for...

Lifestyle
Fury erupts as Hey Neighbour Festival withholds fan refunds
Frustrated fans are taking legal action against the Hey Neighbour Festival after its cancellation, as organisers fail to pay refunds.

Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia to build world’s first sky stadium for 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia is building the world’s first 350-metre-high sky stadium, a futuristic and sustainable venue for the 2034 World Cup

Lifestyle
President Ramaphosa’s son shows off pricey ankole herd
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s youngest son, Tumelo, has shown off his expansive ankole herd he breeds, like his businessman dad…

Lifestyle
MaMkhize’s designer alcohol drinks go on auction
From designer bags to luxury liquor: Here’s what you can expect to bid on for the next round of auctions of MaMkhize’s assets…
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Science/Tech
One tap-and-go ticket for taxis, buses, and trains in South Africa
The transport department plans to roll out a smart ticketing system that will work across buses, trains, and taxis.

Science/Tech
OKB Price Prediction: OKB Stable, Yet Investors Seek Higher Gains in Presales like Noomez ($NNZ)
OKB price prediction remains cautiously bullish despite bearish sentiment indicators, with analysts forecasting a rise to $190.12 by November 28, 2025 – a 16.29% gain from current levels. OKB is currently trading at $163.86, holding a market cap of $3.44B with a 21M max supply. However, trading volume has dropped by over 11% in the […]
Science/Tech
Ex-Intel CEO’s Mission To Build a Christian AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: In March, three months after being forced out of his position as the CEO of Intel and sued by shareholders, Patrick Gelsinger took the reins at Gloo, a technology company made for what he calls the “faith ecosystem” — think Salesforce for churches, plus chatbots and AI assistants for automating pastoral work and ministry support. […] Now...

Science/Tech
Crypto Millionaire’s Top 5 Picks: MoonBull Dominates the Best Cryptos to Buy Now for Explosive Gains
The best cryptos to buy now are driving the latest surge in digital finance, as investors look for assets that merge innovation, scarcity, and real-world value. Among the trending tokens leading this movement are MoonBull ($MOBU), Ripple (XRP), BullZilla (BZIL), La Culex (CULEX), and Cardano (ADA). Each project represents a different strength – utility, tokenomics, […]

Motoring
‘Mini Prado’ Toyota Land Cruiser FJ could be in Mzansi by 2026
Brand-new SUV a spiritual, but not direct successor to the popular FJ Cruiser.
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Health
F.D.A. Moves to Speed Approvals for Cheaper Copycat Drugs
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.
Health
Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.

Health
‘Chances missed,’ says damning report into surgeon
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Health
Steven Hatfill, Covid Vaccine Critic, Is Ousted From HHS
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.