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England fight back as 19 wickets fall on incredible Ashes first day
Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England’s fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes.
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Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England’s fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes.

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A court inquiry is being carried out to assess the cause of the crash.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he “would not want to face this attack on this pitch” after the all-pace bowling line-up reduced Australia to 123-9 on day one of the first Ashes Test.

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Mahmood Mamdani on his son’s innovative and uncompromising drive to become NYC mayor – and his awareness of the enormit

South Africa
The protestors have called for the violence against women to stop.

South Africa
Scores of women from various organisations across the Free State are protesting against GBV.

South Africa
The accused face charges including contravention of the PFMA, fraud, corruption and money laundering
South Africa
Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit
With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority’s (BMA).This is as various Heads of State and Government as well as high-level delegations continue to arrive...

World
The Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant has not been in operation since the 2011 disaster.

World
Thai Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker who is wanted by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies.

World
Several groups – some of them backed by Israel – are ranged against Hamas in Gaza, with complex and overlapping ties.

World
The US is working to a quick timetable to push through the deal, which appears to heavily reflect many of Moscow’s demands.

Africa
Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

Africa
A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Africa
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Africa
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.
Business

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The South African Reserve Bank is expected to continue its interest rate cutting cycle in 2025.

Business
Axxess is keeping you connected this summer with an Uncapped Telkom 10 Mbps LTE deal

Business
Business Talk is South Africa’s top business podcast and has featured many of the country’s leading financial experts.

Politics
DA says the prolonged suspension of senior government officials is costing taxpayers millions.

Politics
Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Politics
Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Politics
Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Sport
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell adjourns the Scottish champions’ annual meeting inside five minutes after chants of “sack the board” by some shareholders.

Sport
Scotland’s men and women will begin the European Curling Championship on Saturday looking to right the wrongs of 12 months ago.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo was banned in 2016 for failing a drug test. He explained how he was caught.

Sport
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday’s much anticipated game against South Africa in Dublin will offer a good insight into where his team stands.
Education
[Vanguard] The Niger State Government has confirmed the abduction of an unverified number of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government, describing the incident as deeply distressing and avoidable.
Education
[Leadership] The Bauchi state government, through the State Civil Service Commission (CSC), has suspended four senior officials of the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ningi, over alleged gross misconduct.
Education
[This Day] Sokoto — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto zone, has warned the federal government to act now or risk renewed crisis in Nigeria’s public universities.
Education
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Education Minister Nourredine Nouri said on Thursday evening, in response to comments by members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives and members of the National Council of Regions and Districts during the joint plenary session discussing the 2026 Education Budget, that educational reform in Tunisia will be led by the Higher Council for Education “far from...
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Science/Tech
More than two-fifths of the world’s major ransomware attacks target African organisations, a new report has found.

Science/Tech
The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic, fast-moving space, with new opportunities emerging every day. For investors eager to capture high returns, finding the top altcoins to buy can feel like searching for hidden gems. Among current market contenders, BullZilla stands out as one of the most promising presale projects of 2025, attracting attention for its […]

Science/Tech
At New Zealand’s Kawaiican cybersecurity convention, organizers hacked together a way for attendees to track CO2 levels throughout the venue—even before they arrived.

Science/Tech
The Information Regulator has initiated court proceedings against FT Rams Consulting after the company failed to pay a fine for allegedly spamming people despite multiple requests from them to stop.

Motoring
Don’t be misled by the 1.4 engine, the Golf 8.5 TSI with the R-line kit has won me over with it’s looks and consumption.

Motoring
Controversial hybrid-only new model won’t be returning to local soil anytime soon as a rival for the Toyota GR86.
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Health
Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy says resisting the urge to fix, and connecting with your child instead, is key.
Health
ByHeart, the maker of the product, has been linked to an outbreak of illnesses among infants that led to their hospitalizations.
Health
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
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
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.