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After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles
Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain’s coastline.
FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2025, 12:58

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Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain’s coastline.

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Federal immigration agents can face federal or state prosecution for illegal actions under certain circumstances.

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Civilians in Bara locality face ‘continued violations’ at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews brought West Jerusalem to a standstill to protest plans to draft them into the Israeli army.

South Africa
Taxi bosses in Gauteng are living in fear after a surge in murders.

South Africa
SERI believes that the clean-up programme violates the rights of the traders.

South Africa
A 20-year-old suspect linked to last week’s deadly suspected gang-related shooting in Westbury.

South Africa
It’s painful, and it’s even more painful because we’re told it was done by one person.

World
President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
World
Russia launched an overnight attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, injuring 11 residents, including four children, Ukraine’s emergency services said.

World
King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence, following revelations about Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

World
UN officials say it is difficult to estimate just how many civilians have been killed in El Fasher {FAH-sher}, a city in Sudan’s Darfur region that fell to a brutal paramilitary force.

Africa
The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

Africa
Tensions remain with protests expected to continue, after demonstrations were reported in some towns overnight.

Africa
The announcement comes after growing reports of the mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

Africa
Hadush Kebatu was given the money to avoid a “slower, more expensive process”, Downing Street said.

Business
Month-end data from the CEF points to a decent cut in petrol prices for November, with the official announcement expected in the coming days.

Business
Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung

Business
Takealot says shoppers can expect up to 60% off across a wide range of categories.

Business
SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter earned a healthy salary in 2025, with his exit from the tax office coming up on the horizon.

Politics
Matlala’s R360-million contract was cancelled after it was flagged for irregularities

Politics
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the assault by the paramilitary RSF on El Fasher.

Politics
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says Madlanga Commission indicates how much cleaning must be done.
Politics
Constantia resident Deputy President Paul Mashatile highlighted inequality in Cape Town as the reason why the Western Cape’s municipal model is not the best in the country.

Sport
With Saturday’s Scottish League Cup semi-final looming, Motherwell and St Mirren share the same dream – but who will come out on top?

Sport
As the Women’s World Cup reaches the final, pick your team of your tournament.

Sport
Wada president Witold Banka calls on Usada “to do more” to help prevent the Enhanced Games from taking place.

Sport
Former winners facing off, local derbies, giant-killings and upsets, here are five things to look out for in this weekend’s FA Cup first round.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has welcomed the smooth start of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with more than 900 000 candidates sitting for the final exams across the country.
Education
[Leadership] The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) is to establish a Nuclear Research Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, to build the capacity of its staff in the area of Smart Agriculture, Medicine, Power, as well as Science and Technology.
Education
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] It is graduation day at Uganda Christian University. Today, 568 students will walk proudly across the stage to receive their degrees and diplomas — a celebration of faith, excellence, and hard work. The university community rejoices, parents beam with pride, and the graduates smile, hopeful for the future.
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Science/Tech
OPPO has announced the launch of the OPPO A6 Pro 5G in South Africa, bringing exceptional battery life, dependable durability and powerful performance to local consumers. The launch builds on OPPO’s commitment to making advanced and reliable technology accessible to all South Africans, from busy professionals and creators to outdoor adventurers who expect a device […]

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With the crypto market stabilizing after months of volatility, analysts are turning their attention to projects that could define the next major rally. While large-cap assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to consolidate, the real buzz is forming around early-stage tokens capable of delivering explosive upside. Leading that charge is AlphaPepe (ALPE) — a rapidly […]

Science/Tech
The four-time world champion shares the gear, fuel, and rituals that will power her through this year’s New York City Marathon.

Science/Tech
The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.

Motoring
Twin of the Peugeot Landtrek slots in below the range-extending Hunter REEV.
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Motoring
Brand’s new energy vehicle division will grow by a further two models in 2026.

Motoring
First Changan-badged SUV in South Africa has a single powertrain option, but can be specified with five or seven seats.

Health
Cambridge University Hospitals says it “should not have happened” and changes are being made.
Health
She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the cause of that genetic condition.
Health
A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression.

Health
UK Health Security Agency urges people to get vaccinated with cases on the rise.
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.