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The bill passed 25-24, despite opposition from PM Netanyahu, in the first of four votes it will face to become law.

South Africans living overseas will no longer need to make multiple trips to embassies or consulates to collect their passports.

Ash Gardner finishes on 104 not out as she produces a brilliant innings to rescue Australia, helping them recover from 68-4 to chasing down 245 to beat England by six wickets in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

In its advisory opinion, the UN’s top court says Israel must support UN institutions, including UNRWA, with aid efforts.

De Wet has told the court he was tortured by police on the day of his arrest

The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Radio and Television of Burkina (RTB) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s public communication systems. The partnership, formalized on October 21, 2025, by Minister Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and RTB Director General Atéridar Galip Some, marks […]

Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative (AINSI) is emerging as a model for African nations seeking to build the skills and talent base needed to participate in the continent’s fast-growing digital economy. With AI projected to create up to 230 million digital jobs across Africa by 2030, the initiative underscores how coordinated national leadership can translate ambition […]

How are changing tariffs, the AI boom, immigration policies and uncertainty in employment and the stock market impacting the economy? Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, explains.

The famous Paris museum reopened on Wednesday, three days after millions of euros worth of jewellery stolen in broad daylight.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Campaigners say Starlink technology has enabled crime syndicates to operate from locations along the Thai-Myanmar border.

The main opposition candidates have been barred from next week’s poll, with one facing a treason trial.

Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group.

Bradley Fried was a bored accountant in Cape Town until one phone call with Wall Street legend John Wolfensohn changed his life.

Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.

Cele served as Police Minister from February 2018 until June last year.

Failure to pay will result in his assets or pension fund to be attached.

Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart was shot 23 times while sitting in his vehicle at work.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Annabel Sutherland hits 98 not out to put on a fifth wicket partnership of 180 with Ash Gardner as Australia recovered from 68-4 to successfully chase down 245 and secure a six wicket win against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs’ new Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro makes his first start as the Glamour Boys roll out seven changes to face Siwelele FC.

England centre Emily Scarratt speaks to Sara Orchard on the BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly podcast about her decision to retire, winning the World Cup for a second time and on the proposed breakaway R360 league.

Soweto will come to a standstill on Wednesday evening with both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in action at home.

The government says it needs more time to test proposals for the special educational needs system.

Scooters Pizza, once a household name in South Africa, has officially made its long-awaited comeback – and kept a longstanding promise.

Experts say outages like the one that Amazon experienced this week are almost inevitable given the complexity and scale of cloud technology—but the duration serves as a warning.

Market sentiment is split between cautious optimism and structural repositioning. Cardano (ADA) support levels are under scrutiny after weeks of pressure, while Aster (ASTR) market analysis points to a short-term whale-driven uptick. Both reflect how traditional Layer-1 projects are testing investor patience in a shifting landscape.  Amid these fluctuations, BlockDAG (BDAG) is charting a more […]

Despite being all of 11 years old, hybrid technology makes SUV a superb offering.

Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why.