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Colombian court ruling sentences 12 ex-military officers
Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia’s decades-long war.

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Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon
Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah.

Top Stories
No outside pressure to drop China spying charges, says CPS head
He said his team had considered “alternative offences” but concluded “none were suitable”.
South Africa
News24 | Mpumalanga hospital cleaner arrested for illegal possession of human placentas
A hospital cleaner in Mpumalanga has been arrested after being found in possession of human placentas, allegedly with the intent to sell them.

South Africa
Cat Matlala boasted about Sibiya becoming Hawks Head: Mkhwanazi
Mkhwanazi adds that the telephone call occurred while Matlala was in prison.

South Africa
Strive Masiyiwa’s Quiet Revolution: Powering Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure
Strive Masiyiwa isn’t chasing the next viral app or flashy startup. The Zimbabwean billionaire, who once shattered telecom monopolies with Econet Wireless, is now building something far less sexy but infinitely more critical: Africa’s digital backbone. Through his Cassava Technologies group, he’s laying the foundation for a continent-wide digital nervous system, one that could let […]
South Africa
News24 | Cabanac demands R5m payout; Interest rate unchanged: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

World
Trump Suggests U.S. Troops Could Return to Afghan Base Over China Concerns
Trump floated the idea during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. and tied it to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, China.

World
US deportees sue Ghana over ‘illegal’ detention
Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana’s president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.
World
News24 | UN defies US veto threat with Thursday vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council is slated to vote on Thursday on the latest call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access to Gaza, a move supported by a majority seeking to act despite repeated US vetoes.

World
Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.

Africa
Malawi’s parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday’s poll.

Africa
African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history
Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling’s Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

Africa
Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo’s long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.

Africa
Chebet focused on ‘crazy dream’ of historic double in Tokyo
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.
Business
Business

Business
Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project.

Business
Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel
The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.

Politics
Clean audits are not clean streets, Ramaphosa defends his DA ‘praise’
He was speaking during an exclusive interview with SABC News Political Editor, Mzwandile Mbeje

Politics
Mkhwanazi details how seizure of dockets impacted police work
Mkhwanazi is continuing his testimony on Day 2 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
LIVE: MKP’s bid to halt Madlanga Commission in court
The MK Party continues its bid to halt the inquiry from proceeding.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: Day 2
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into the criminal underworld continues.

Sport
Women’s home nations gain control of autumn games
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales gain control of their autumn fixtures as part of World Rugby’s alterations to the women’s global calendar.

Sport
‘Who are you trying to convince?’ – do mind games really work?
After Noah Lyles’ “panicking” comment failed to derail Oblique Seville in the men’s 100m, BBC Sport looks at whether mind games work in athletics.

Sport
Wolves boss Pereira signs new three-year deal
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira signs a new three-year contract at Molineux.

Sport
‘A few weeks out’: Cardoso confirms injury setback for Zwane
Mamelodi Sundiwns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Themba Zwane will be out of action for the second time this season.

Education
‘I had teachers crying’: the schools trying to plug million-dollar funding holes after Trump cuts
Ashe county, North Carolina, and thousands of other school districts are scrambling after a freeze on nearly $7bn
In the time it took to read an email, the federal money vanished before Eisa Cox’s eyes: dollars that supported the Ashe county, North Carolina, school district’s after-school program, training for its teachers and salaries for some jobs.
The email from the US Department of...
Education
Uganda: UPC Demands Equal Pay and Improved Conditions for Teachers
[Nile Post] The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has called on government to urgently address salary disparities and poor working conditions in the education sector, warning that persistent neglect could derail the country’s human capital development.
Education
Uganda: Mbale Teachers Reject RCC Plea, Vow Not to Return to Class
[Nile Post] Mbale City The industrial action, coordinated under the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu), has left thousands of pupils stranded as the third school term begins.
Education
Uganda: NUP Defends Its School of Leadership, Citing Constitutional Rights
[Nile Post] Kampala – The National Unity Platform (NUP) has defended the legality of its School of Leadership, arguing that the institution is a political training organ protected by the Constitution, not a conventional school requiring registration under the Ministry of Education.

Lifestyle
Gareth Cliff defends The Kiffness over Charlie Kirk controversy
Gareth Cliff has defended The Kiffness after his comments supporting Charlie Kirk reportedly cost him a half a million rand business deal…

Lifestyle
‘He gave me a knife’: Pearl Thusi’s affidavit about Thabo Bester resurfaces
A police affidavit about Pearl Thusi’s disturbing ordeal with Thabo Bester has resurfaced amid the Netflix doccie, ‘Beauty and the Bester’.

Lifestyle
Queen Thandi takes on a second title
Queen Thandi of the Zulu nation was capped with a doctoral degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s graduation ceremony.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Black Motion on their Sama nominations and performing at the safari this weekend
Black Motion is hosting Friends of Black Motion at the Lion & Safari Park at the Cradle of Humankind in the North West.

Entertainment
‘SA and Africa have never recognised what he has done for the industry’ – Lebo M on Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder
Lebo M said Shabalala created a global identity for South Africa and its culture

Entertainment
‘We are creating a stage for an African child’ says former Muvhango actress after co-founding film school
Maumela Mahuwa is the co-founder of the African Academy of Cinematic Arts based in Randburg.

Entertainment
Jaden Smith’s Louboutin gig stirs fresh ‘nepo baby’ debate
With little formal design training, Jaden Smith faces high expectations as Christian Louboutin’s new chief menswear designer.

Science/Tech
How to make money online in 2025? SWL Miner teaches you how to make $500 a day.
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, simplicity and profitability are key. For beginners seeking an attractive option to earn a stable income with minimal effort, cloud mining offers an appealing alternative. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of cloud mining, focusing specifically on SWLMiner as a leading platform to help you begin your journey […]

Science/Tech
FuturoMining: Tens of thousands in daily crypto earnings
Amid global market turmoil, cryptocurrency investors are once again focused on the Federal Reserve. On Wednesday morning, Bitcoin briefly plummeted to $115,000 as traders sought risk aversion ahead of Powell’s upcoming speech. While the market has largely priced in a 25 basis point rate cut, the true market trend will be determined by Powell’s signal: […]

Science/Tech
BTC & XRP Investors Reap Over $9,000 Each Day with PAXMINING Cloud Mining
Recently, the cryptocurrency market has experienced increased volatility. XRP has retreated from its monthly high, while BTC continues to hover near key levels. For investors, finding stable income channels amid market fluctuations has become increasingly crucial. Beyond traditional strategies like holding and waiting, more and more investors are turning to cloud mining as an emerging […]
Science/Tech
Samsung Brings Ads To US Fridges
An anonymous reader shares a report: A software update rolling out to Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerators in the US is putting ads on the fridges for the first time. The “promotions and curated advertisements” are coming despite Samsung insisting to The Verge in April that it had “no plans” to do so. Samsung is calling it a pilot program for now, which — I kid you not — is meant to “strengthen...

Motoring
Tata Curvv banks on its swooping good looks to bowl buyers over
Coupe-like silhouette helps this crossover SUV stands out from the rest of the crowd.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota HiAce PWD makes wheelchair access simple and seamless
Persons with Disabilities Ses’fikile model features a sturdy automated rear ramp.
Health
U.S. to Cut Out Nongovernmental Groups in Refocusing Health Aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would negotiate agreements to deliver aid in new ways and would focus on the Western Hemisphere and Asia Pacific.
Health
What It Means to Set a Boundary
It might sound counterintuitive, but your relationships can benefit from rules and limitations.
Health
Kennedy to Announce Firing of Organ Transplant Group After Safety Problems
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce that the U.S. is firing a Miami-based organ donation coordinator, effectively closing it down — a warning to other transplant groups.

Health
A soft play designed for autistic kids
The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.