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A longstanding political stalemate in the US Congress over money for immigration enforcement ended on Tuesday when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a $70bn bill to fund US immigration and customs enforcement and border patrol.

A UCT study has found that nearly one in three young women aged 15 to 24 consume alcohol…

Applications are now open for the 2026 Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Programme under the Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion Innovation Track, with grants of up to 5 million Kenyan shillings on offer for African innovators building AI solutions that promote disability inclusion. The programme is seeking African innovators, researchers, startups, developers,...

Meta is making its first AI infrastructure bet in India, striking a data centre partnership with conglomerate Reliance Industries in a market rapidly emerging as a hub for AI infrastructure as global technology firms scramble to secure the computing power needed to train and deploy AI systems. The partnership, announced Wednesday, will see Meta collaborate […]

Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine’s president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he’s received and some of the keys to his success.

The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Committee probes corruption, criminal infiltration and interference in the justice system.

Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Major-General Feroz Khan was arrested last month.

Madlanga Commission’s Witness I has testified on the Aeroton drug bust.

Two-time South African Olympian Matt Sates is reportedly seeking Australian citizenship in a move that could see him switch his sporting allegiance ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Fraser Dingwall has enjoyed a remarkable journey from fan to Prem title winner – and he wants a second crown with Northampton.

Around 80 000 people packed the iconic football ground for a meeting between the pope and Madrid’s diocesan community.

But the ANC says their candidate is the right man to fix the broken municipality.

‘We allowed our cost base to outgrow revenue for too long.’

“This game feels like a second leg of our match against them,” said Letsholonyane.

The organization claims that the FIFA tournament could have impacts on the rights of local people and visiting soccer fans in all three host countries.

The Argentine national team will be Google’s test bench and technological showcase during the World Cup.

The 48-team World Cup is not the only historic soccer event this year. Four titans are vying for control of video game soccer in the fiercest battle the industry has ever seen.

The games start June 11 and end with a grand finale in New Jersey on July 19. There are 104 of them. Here’s how to watch ’em all.

For now, the new generation Hilux range only spans seven variants, all automatic, with the option of Xtra Cab or double cab bodystyles.

Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.