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Warning after Temu cleaning brush rips out child’s hair
Norfolk Trading Standards says the £4 cleaning brush has now been withdrawn from sale in the UK.
MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2025, 02:46

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Norfolk Trading Standards says the £4 cleaning brush has now been withdrawn from sale in the UK.

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Suppliers say millions are owed despite the government promising to use protected accounts.

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Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.

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Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes – so are new law changes enough?

South Africa
The driver of the minibus taxi sustained slight injuries.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa’s Swiss visit to strengthen trade and innovation ties
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – At the backdrop of shifting global trade and investment dynamics, President Cyril Ramaphosa is advancing South Africa’s strategy to diversify its export markets, a move aimed at reducing reliance on a few partners and promoting value-added trade that supports...

South Africa
Mazaleni walked away with the prestigious title at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night

South Africa
Electricity cables were recently damaged at a local water pump station in Tonga Village

World
Despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the two year-long war in Gaza has left a grim legacy – as well as tens of thousands killed, according to Gaza health authorities, about 170,000 have been wounded and many have lost limbs. Jane Arraf profiles a doctor who lost his leg after an aid truck hit him.

World
French police have arrested suspects in last week’s daring Louvre heist, where thieves disguised as maintenance workers stole a collection of imperial-era jewels in under seven minutes.

World
During his visit to Malaysia, President Trump highlighted a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia while signaling trade goals and upcoming talks with China and Japan.

World
Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called “yellow line” in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

Africa
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Africa
Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Africa
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

Africa
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

Business
The industrial action against the company’s operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.

Business
BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries at the end of October 2025.

Business
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

Business
New data shows that executive pay is on the rebound after a slow 2024. However, one position has seen a significant increase and could soon match or surpass that of CEOs.

Politics
The witness will take the stand at 09:30 as the Commission resumes its public hearings.

Politics
Court set to rule on procedural fairness in ActionSA councillors’ dismissal.

Politics
The Foundation says some people are claiming to raise money for Zuma’s legal fees.

Politics
Albanese highlighted the systemic nature of oppression faced by Palestinians.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott and Danny Murphy discuss how Tottenham Hotspur’s set pieces led to their win against Everton and that they will become more creative when some of their injured players return.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Theo Walcott says Arsenal’s quality and consistency with their set-pieces has enabled them to be so dominant.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy says Aston Villa too advantage of Manchester City’s unexpected selection, containing no orthodox defensive midfielder.

Sport
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall requires further tests on his eye after his title defence at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane ended as a no contest.

Education
Lawsuit against Kamehameha schools by Students for Fair Admissions, a neoconservative non-profit, alleges discrimination against non-Hawaiians
Advocates for a private school system established to educate Native Hawaiians say a new lawsuit targeting the admissions process is an ugly attempt to ignore the wishes of a Hawaiian princess who bequeathed her inheritance to secure a brighter future for...
Education
In an unusual move, the university imposed a one-year ban on Colorado Academy for early-decision applications, which carry a commitment to attend.
Education
Spurred by titans like Amazon and OpenAI, California State wants to become the nation’s “largest A.I.-empowered” university.
Education
The Alpha Sigma Phi national organization permanently shut down its Rutgers chapter after concluding that hazing had occurred when a student was critically hurt this month.

Lifestyle
‘This is bigger than me:’ After being crowned Miss South Africa 2025 last night, Qhawekazi Mazaleni reflects on her victory and mission.

Lifestyle
Johannesburg hosted a gathering of celebrities including Naaq Musiq who interacted with the newest smartphone’s features firsthand.

Lifestyle
After divorcing former Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, Khaya Mthethwa has gotten married again to Sine Ndlovu.
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Science/Tech
GM plans to dump Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all its car new vehicles “in the near future,” reports the Verge. In an episode of the Verge’s Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed the upcoming change to “phone projections” for GM cars:The timing is unclear, but Barra pointed to a major rollout of what the company is calling a new centralized computing platform, set to launch in 2028,...
Science/Tech
North Dakota experienced an almost 40% increase in electricity demand “thanks in part to an explosion of data centers,” reports the Washington Post. Yet the state saw a 1% drop in its per kilowatt-hour rates. “A new study from researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the consulting group Brattle suggests that, counterintuitively, more electricity demand can actually lower...
Science/Tech
“Snippets of proprietary or copyleft reciprocal code can enter AI-generated outputs, contaminating codebases with material that developers can’t realistically audit or license properly.” That’s the warning from Sean O’Brien, who founded the Yale Privacy Lab at Yale Law School. ZDNet reports:Open software has always counted on its code being regularly replenished. As part of the process of using...
Science/Tech
Can YouTube capture the hours people spending watching “traditional” TV? YouTube’s CEO recently said its viewership on TV sets has “surpassed mobile and is now the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S.,” writes The Hollywood Reporter. And YouTube is shelling out big money to stay on top:It’s come a long way since the 19-second “me at the zoo” video was uploaded in April 2005. Now, per...
Motoring

Motoring
Season finale at Zwartkops saw periods of red flags, numerous accidents and close, hard racing.

Motoring
As with the Toyota Tundra, both GMC models are converted and marketed without the direct support from parent company, General Motors.

Motoring
“I’m happy to be back on pole, it’s been a long time.”
Health
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
Health
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Health
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
Health
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.
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.