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Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver but British team-mate Josh Kerr’s title defence is ruined by injury in Tokyo.

State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

Germany says it’s possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3’s top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.

A team from the investigative unit has engaged with officials from the municipality.

AI now sits on both sides of the cybersecurity coin. Criminals use it to automate phishing, while defenders rely on it to spot the tiny anomalies humans miss. South African organisations might be tempted to jump in as quickly as possible, but questions of accountability and governance must come first.  “AI isn’t going away, so […]

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is an essential part of sustainable business, helping organisations to manage risk, keep up to date with legislation and ensure that processes are well managed. One of the biggest challenges, however, has always been finding the right skills, as well as in adapting to the changing regulatory landscape. Artificial Intelligence […]

OpenText hosted its Summit Africa 2025 in Sandton on Sept. 4, bringing together customers, partners, and thought leaders to explore how AI, cloud, and secure information management are transforming organisations. Vice-President Tsepa Ramoriting said the event was about “connecting OpenText with its customers” and stressed the importance of skills development and securing structured and...

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

Yulia Navalnaya is urging the two laboratories she says found her husband was poisoned to release their findings.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

This year’s event is set to take place at the Kyalami International Convention Centre on 6 November 2025.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has reiterated its concern over the staggering R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends still sitting idle in South Africa.

Legislators in the United States Senate have hit South Africa with a second proposed bill to compel Washington to review its relations with Pretoria, sanction the ANC, and kick the country out of AGOA.

Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.

Motau says in phase three, Mkhwanazi will be recalled back, where his testimony will be tested.

The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly parted ways with head coach Nasreddine Nabi and could look for a potential replacement.

BBC Sport’s Steve Cram and Paula Radcliffe analyse the men’s 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships that saw Great Britain’s Jake Wightman take silver and Josh Kerr suffer an injury.

Olympic champion Hannah Scott speaks to BBC Sport NI about her struggles with PoTS and her long-awaited return to rowing.

There was both a notable omission and addition to the Springbok squad for the final two Tests of the Rugby Championship.

RSC touring troupe stage King Lear in a school hall on St Mary’s before continuing to the Isle of Wight

“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow!” King Lear, Act III, Scene 2

A fierce wind and strong swell had turned the Atlantic into a rollercoaster and when the troupe made landfall on the Isles of Scilly, several members felt rather wobbly and looked a little green around the gills.

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Princess Charlene of Monaco launched the charity book ‘It’s A Dog’s Life Monaco’ celebrating the Principality’s love for animals.

Donald and Melania Trump began a rare second state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday with a royal welcome at Windsor Castle.

Activists marked Donald Trump’s second UK visit with large protests, projecting giant images of him and Jeffrey Epstein on to Windsor Castle.

The single will be released this Friday.

Android is the most used operating system in the world. These are some of the key devices that contributed to its success.

AI engineer Akhil Boddu believes the technology should be allowed in universities, but students should detail their use of AI in the form of a citation.

The Nvidia CEO reveals his consuming love for Google’s image generator, the artsy side of Grok, and what exactly he uses Perplexity, Gemini, and ChatGPT for right now.

Fully approved by the Blue Oval, the appearance packages are dealer-fitted options available before a vehicle’s delivery.

Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.