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It was the Alan Carr show again, as the comedian tackled a terrifying bridge in the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors.
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It was the Alan Carr show again, as the comedian tackled a terrifying bridge in the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors.

Top Stories
Newcastle draw Fulham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while League One side Cardiff City host Chelsea.

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The US president has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week.

Top Stories
Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as ‘political prosecution’ amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.

South Africa
NUMSA demands government halt business with certain private security companies.

South Africa
SASSA beneficiaries are urged not to entertain information that doesn’t come from credible sources.

South Africa
The elderly man was mistakenly given ARVs instead of his chronic diabetic medication.

South Africa
On Wednesday SAPS intelligence seized cocaine worth R20 million from a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand.

World
It’s unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.

World
Residents of Cortina, Italy, worry about the effects of the 2026 Winter Olympics on their town.

World
Rob Jetten’s D66 party takes a shock lead, two years after his party languished in sixth place in the last vote.

World
More than 130 people were killed in Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest-ever police raid targeting a major drug cartel.

Africa
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Africa
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Africa
Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Business
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.

Business
Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision
Business
Business

Politics
Hawks’ Barry Kruger and Lesiba Mokoena appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

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

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

Politics
Parties accuse Mayor Morero of causing administrative instability and service collapse

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says there are “areas we can really improve” but she is “proud” of her players in the Nations League play-off defeat by Iceland.

Sport
British number ones Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu could partner each other in mixed doubles after agreeing to play at the 2026 United Cup in Australia.

Sport
Manny Pacquiao says he has “almost” agreed a rematch with fellow boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the 2025 Carling Knockout semifinals draw, with Orlando Pirates set to travel to KwaZu;u-Natal.
Education
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
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
[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...
Education
See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

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

Lifestyle
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…

Lifestyle
Should she or shouldn’t she? Rachel Kolisi has been questioned for her decision to use her ex, Siya Kolisi’s surname amid their divorce.

Lifestyle
Swap the treadmill for green surroundings. Exercise in nature comes with many benefits, including long-term fitness motivation.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Character.AI said on Wednesday that it would bar people under 18 from using its chatbots starting late next month, in a sweeping move to address concerns over child safety. The rule will take effect Nov. 25, the company said. To enforce it, Character.AI said, over the next month the company will identify which users are minors and put...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: The FCC adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind and revise certain rules attached to consumer broadband labels. The measure passed on a two-to-one vote, with Commissioner Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the FCC, voting no and calling the notice “one of the most anti-consumer items I have seen.” The vote was held at the Commission’s open...
Science/Tech
Microsoft shipped its first Xbox handheld nearly two weeks ago. The $600 white Xbox Ally cannot reliably sleep, wake, or hold a charge while asleep. Neither Microsoft nor Asus would admit there’s a problem or offer a timeline to fix it after repeated requests by The Verge. Asus said it needs more time to test. Installing Bazzite, a Linux-based operating system, solves the problems, the...
Science/Tech
The Silicon Valley company projected more spending this year and said it would continue in 2026 as it hires A.I. researchers and builds data centers to power the technology.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Flagship single cab D-Max finally had the opportunity to show its true credentials as a workhorse.
Motoring
Health
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
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
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Health
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
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.