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Venezuela prepares ‘massive deployment’ of forces in case of US attack
Arrival of US aircraft carrier off Latin America fuels speculation that US could try to overthrow Venezuelan government.
WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2025, 01:44

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Arrival of US aircraft carrier off Latin America fuels speculation that US could try to overthrow Venezuelan government.

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Israelis continue to attack Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza, as death toll in the latter tops 69,000.

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In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League manager Tony Pulis looks at which laws he would change in football.

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United States President Donald Trump held historic talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.

South Africa
The report by the SAHRC contains analysis and recommendations to hold departments accountable.

South Africa
Visitors can look forward to experiencing the Kalahari in all its rejuvenated splendour

South Africa
Border Authority hails drones launched at Beitbridge to fight smuggling corruption and illegal entry

South Africa
The case has been remanded to the 25th of November.

World
Local authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan say there are no reports of casualties following the collapse.

World
The US Navy’s Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world’s largest warship.
World
A suicide bomber has set off a blast outside a court building in Islamabad that has killed at least 12 people, according to Pakistan’s interior minister.

World
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.

Africa
Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.

Africa
His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

Africa
They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

Africa
As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Business
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

Business
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

Business
The closure of the former prince’s start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life

Business
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.

Politics
Trump has withdrawn all US officials from attending the G20 Summit.

Politics
Batohi was criticised for failures such as the unsuccessful extradition of the Guptas.

Politics
Mchunu was also placed on a leave of absence as Police Minister.

Politics
In 2021, the Section 25 Ad-Hoc Committee voted against the proposed amendment to the constitution.

Sport
Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein and former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter analyse the firing of New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll.

Sport
Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein and former Buffalo Bills head coach Phoebe Schecter take a look at the potential play-off contenders and pretenders as the NFL season reaches its business end.

Sport
Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen beats Gary Anderson to progress to the knockout stages of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.

Sport
China’s Zhao Xintong books his place in the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament with a 6-5 win over Kyren Wilson in a match which went down to a black-ball decider.
Education
[Namibian] The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) says it will require an estimated N$626 million to provide free tertiary education next year.

Education
Union members at Sheffield Hallam Uni strike in a dispute over job losses, workload and welfare.
Education
[Nile Post] A total of 166,402 Senior Six candidates have today, Monday, November 10, 2025, commenced the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, marking the final phase of this year’s national assessment calendar.
Education
Readers respond to an article about how the teaching of U.S. history is changing. Also: Democratic pragmatism; emergency care at risk.

Lifestyle
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry.

Lifestyle
Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, has reacted as the two suspects in his murder trial have arrived in Durban, South Africa.

Lifestyle
US PowerBall winners can choose between taking the prize across 30 annual installments or a lump sum – the preferred option for most winners.

Lifestyle
The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R31 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 11 November.
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Science/Tech
Dave Knott writes: Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2026, the first major version of their flagship compiler in almost four years. Release notes are available here. The compiler has also been updated, including improved (but not yet 100%) C++23 core language and standard library implementations.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Science/Tech
Sony reported that PlayStation 5 sales have reached 84.2 million units, officially surpassing every Xbox console ever released. IGN reports: The PlayStation 5 is now up to 84.2 million copies sold after shifting an additional 3.9 million units during the three-month period ending September 30, Sony has announced. That’s a slight increase on the 3.8 million PS5 units Sony sold during the same...
Science/Tech
A Munich court ruled that OpenAI violated German copyright law by training its models on lyrics from nine songs and allowing ChatGPT to reproduce them. OpenAI now faces damages as it considers an appeal. Reuters reports: The regional court in Munich found that the company trained its AI on protected content from nine German songs, including Groenemeyer’s hits “Maenner” and “Bochum.” The case...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Big G is finally making good on its promise to add its market-leading Nano Banana image-editing model to the app. The model powers a couple of features, and it’s not just for Google’s Android platform. Nano Banana edits are also coming to the iOS version of the app. […] The Photos app already had conversational editing in the “Help Me...

Motoring
B30 will be the brand’s flagship and, according to it, start with local assembly at its controversial Eastern Cape plant in 2026.
Motoring

Motoring
Appearing near stock standard, the concept uses the same V6 engine as the modern Tacoma bakkie.
Motoring
Health
A neuroscientist, he employed a battery of high-tech tools in devising a fast-acting therapy that targets the area of the brain where depression originates.

Health
Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.
Health
Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.
Health
Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod.
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.