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The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
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The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more from around the world
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Court dismisses company’s ‘gag order’ against Open Secrets
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Hero dirt bikers spot major NMB water leak, ‘saving Despatch from crisis’

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BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

South Africa
Gwabini is the third witness to be called by the defense.

South Africa
Maburna is facing nine counts, including three of attempted murder.

South Africa
SAMA31 set to celebrate 31 years of South African music and culture on the 14th of December.

South Africa
Isaac Sileku says they responded to the school community’s safety concerns.

World
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan’s elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.
World
A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong has departed the Philippines after killing at least two people, displacing 1.4 million, and destroying homes and roads across the country’s most populous island.

World
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds remain unaccounted for after Wednesday’s blaze.

World
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

Africa
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Africa
Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

Africa
The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Africa
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

Business
A major shake-up of workers’ rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

Business
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore said that leaders should recognise that a small group of highly productive individuals can make a significant difference.

Business
One of the world’s largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ “bigger than the Shard”.

Business
Fourways Mall-owner Accelerate is set to see a significant boost in earnings for the first half of its 2026 financial year.

Politics
The office of the PP has been without a deputy for nearly two years.

Politics
MKP and Zuma are challenging President Ramaphosa’s decision to establish the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
He was grilled by evidence leader, Advocate Norman Arendse.

Politics
Adv. Manejtje has argued that President Ramaphosa’s decision is consistent with the Constitution.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates coach Fadlu Davids is reportedly working on signing a Buccaneer for his side Raja Casablanca.

Sport
Qarabag’s youth team have been fined €5,000 after alleged racist abuse from at least one fan in an academy match against Chelsea.

Sport
Boss Arne Slot says Liverpool must “fight together” after Wednesday’s humiliating 4-1 defeat by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield was the Reds’ ninth loss in 12 games – their worst run in 71 years.

Sport
A deal is signed to launch a lucrative women’s T20 cricket league in Saudi Arabia featuring the world’s top players, including those from England, Australia and India.

Education
Bridget Phillipson has reassured MPs that Send costs will not fall on core schools funding but on government budget
Ministers are to reduce the rising cost of funding special educational needs provision through their overhaul of the system, as they faced calls to explain how a £6bn funding hole would be paid for.
The government is under pressure to clarify how it will pay for special...
Education
[The Point] Take M, an academic pacesetting organisation that promotes education in The Gambia, has continued its unique efforts at building and developing the talents and intelligence quotients of Gambian students with strategic subjects or disciplines in learning.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Three major teacher unions in Ghana are demanding immediate payment of owed allowances, warning that the government’s failure to pay could lead to industrial unrest.

Lifestyle
Gareth Cliff has been accused of spreading disinformation about South Africa, as perpetuated by US President Donald Trump.
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Science/Tech
The UK government will levy a pay-per-mile tax on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting April 2028, UK’s finance minister Rachel Reeves announced, a measure designed to offset some of the fuel duty revenue that will disappear as drivers shift away from petrol and diesel cars. Electric vehicles will be charged 3 pence per mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5 pence per mile, payable annually...

Science/Tech
The Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), South Africa’s pioneering social insurer, has participated in the three-day South African Local Government Association (SALGA) National Members Assembly. The SALGA conference, which took place in Durban from 25 to 27 November 2025, is a cornerstone event in the local government calendar that brought together leaders, policymakers, and partners to […]
Science/Tech
Google is testing a new Wi-Fi hotspot configuration in the latest Android Canary build that pairs the 6 GHz band’s superior throughput with the 2.4 GHz band’s broad device compatibility, eliminating the trade-off users previously faced when choosing between speed and legacy support. Android’s default hotspot setting uses 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, omitting 6 GHz because most devices lack...

Science/Tech
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Motoring
A prominent driving skills expert argues that South Africa should replace the GFL and RAF fuel levies with a new per-km tax.
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Motoring
Set to be revealed within the coming days or weeks, Opel has released the first official teaser image of the…

Motoring
Uber has announced the introduction of its first fleet of passenger electric vehicles in South Africa, called Uber Go Electric

Health
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Health
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.
Health
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Health
The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”
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.