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UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October
Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October.
WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025, 09:40

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Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October.

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In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll.

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Can Australia bowler Scott Boland dominate England once again? Or do Ben Stokes’ side have his number after the 2023 Ashes in the UK?

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Ministers implicated in scandal involving misused and stolen funds earmarked for anti-flooding infrastructure.

South Africa
Major traffic delays are expected near Nasrec as key highways face partial closures.

South Africa
Zungu has been called to testify by the defence at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
A delayed list of targeted witnesses by the NPA led to the re-scheduling of Batohi’s testimony

South Africa
Manufacturing vaccines must be done through collaboration

World
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 13 people and wounded several others, state media and government officials said.
World
The Trump administration has been secretly formulating a new plan to end the war in Ukraine in consultation with Russia, Axios reported, citing US and Russian officials.

World
The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was – almost – unanimous.

World
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

Africa
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Business
Southern Sun is seeing a recovery in its occupancy levels, with the G20 and B20 conferences expected to aid the recovery.

Business
MediaTek, an innovator of smartphone systems-on-chips (SoCs), has announced that the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset will feature in the Find X9 Series from leading global smartphone brand, OPPO.

Business
Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati reveals how Eskom has improved South Africa’s energy stability.

Business
Lisa Parkinson says people using the Big Food Project in Blackpool tell her it is a “lifesaver”.

Politics
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Politics
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Politics
De Haas is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Ramaphosa will not leave his office before the end of his five-year tenure.

Sport
Northern Ireland captain and Birmingham City striker Simone Magill says she has “felt the love” after announcing her pregnancy.

Sport
Jose Riveiro has set the record straight, insisting he didn’t leave Orlando Pirates because of his move to Al Ahly.

Sport
On a thrilling night in Dubai, Samoa dug deep to book their 10th straight Rugby World Cup appearance at Rugby World Cup 2027.

Sport
England and Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is interviewed by Lionesses fan Isavella and passes on advice to her and other young footballers.
Education
[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala — At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in.
Education
[Jubilee] Johannesburg, South Africa — Debt High on G20 Agenda as Faith Leaders Call for Debt Relief and Aid for Developing Countries
Education
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The Senate on Tuesday issued its strongest security directive yet, demanding an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the more than $30 million spent on Nigeria’s Safe-School Programme.

Lifestyle
One of Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts will be transformed into a hot sauna, which will open early next month.

Lifestyle
New amendments to South Africa’s paid leave laws for both mothers and fathers could prove unworkable in 2026. Here’s why …

Lifestyle
Did Makazole Mapimpi’s rumoured wife – Sasha de Sousha – respond to viral reports about the Springbok’s romantic life?

Lifestyle
Anni Dewani’s family have yet to move on from her death 15 years ago after repeatedly begging her husband Shrien Dewani for answers…
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Science/Tech
Meta Platforms has won its fight against the Federal Trade Commission, which demanded a split-up of its social media apps.
Science/Tech
A Chinese man who cryogenically preserved his wife after her death has sparked a heated online debate after it emerged he began dating a new partner in 2020. Some argue it’s natural for him to move on, while others say he’s being selfish or disrespectful to both his late wife and his current partner. The BBC reports: As a sign of his devotion, Gui Junmin decided to freeze his wife Zhan...

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Pepkor Lifestyle has notified customers that their cellphone numbers were part of a data breach at an SMS marketing company.
Motoring

Motoring
Deciding round held around Thabazimbi will also determine the outcome of this year’s championship.
Motoring

Motoring
Backdraft Racing has been successfully competing on circuits in various series across Southern Africa over the past twenty years and…

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
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.