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Uber forecasts strong second-quarter bookings despite Middle East woes
Push to expand beyond ride-hailing into a broader platform spanning food delivery, grocery, travel and local commerce

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

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Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?
It’s been a difficult second season for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. What’s gone wrong?

South Africa
Storm damages more than 50 houses in Mpumalanga
Families left without shelter are calling on government to assist.

South Africa
Eastern Cape floods cause major damage to homes, infrastructure
Several roads have also been affected as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province.
South Africa
Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case
Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse.
The appeal comes as the country marks the second...

South Africa
Tshwane embarks on project to curb illegal connections
Unlawful connections have contributed to recurring power outages and damage to infrastructure.

World
Greetings from a sea village in Indonesia, where Indigenous fishing gets help from mangroves
As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says ships can now pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.

World
Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses ‘Project Freedom’
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR’s latest poll. And Trump says “Project Freedom” is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

World
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

Africa
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Africa
Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Africa
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Business
Tax return warning for anyone earning more than R500,000 in South Africa this year
Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.

Business
Godongwana threatens to cut off South Africa’s richest city
The City of Johannesburg has been put on notice by the National Treasury, which is threatening to cut off funding to the metro over its financial governance failures.
Business

Business
Government considering 43 ‘new’ speed cameras in Gauteng – which cost R465 million a piece
The government has signed a new agreement to investigate the feasibility of converting Gauteng’s e-toll gantries for speed enforcement and vehicle licence checks.

Politics
ActionSA in KZN calls for unit to tackle hijacked buildings
ActionSA in KZN has called on the police to deal with hijacked buildings.

Politics
Senona should’ve been subjected to a polygraph test: Flynn
Major-General Hendrik Flynn on Wednesday concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
NCC, PA members gathered in Mitchell’s Plain to pray for Fadiel Adams
Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Politics
IFP suspends chairperson of the Youth Brigade, Mncedisi Maphisa
Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Sport
What next for Fuchs after Newport’s final day survival?
Following the relief of a final day escape, Christian Fuchs knows he has a big summer ahead as Newport County manager.

Sport
Orlando Pirates news: Mofokeng, Appollis, Dansin, R68 million
Orlando Pirates could lose two of their brightest attacking talents at the end of the season but who will replace them?

Sport
Cooper tops two classes in first NW200 qualifying
Richard Cooper is fastest in first qualifying in the Superbike and Supersport sessions at the North West 200.

Sport
Football Australia wants World Cup venue ban lifted
Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne’s Federation Square.
Education
Rwanda: Cultural Heritage Body Revives ‘Kubuguza’ Board Game in School Competition
[New Times] ‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the preservation of tradition, according to the Rwanda Cultural and Heritage Academy (RCHA).
Education
Nigeria: Unijos Non-Academic Staff Join Nationwide Strike
[Leadership] The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, University of Jos chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over unresolved welfare issues and delays in the renegotiation of agreements with the Federal Government.
Education
South Africa: R90m to Revitalise CET Colleges
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.
Education
South Africa: Basic Education Explains Textbook Process Amid Transparency Concerns
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Robben Island accommodation fiasco: Museum now hiring for these roles
Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘I found my twin flame and gave my heart-Sue Erasmus is engaged after divorce from JP Duminy
Sue Erasmus engaged again after heartbreak as Afrikaburn proposal stuns fans and friends alike.

Entertainment
Recipe of the day: Pea and prawn creamy pasta salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Pea and Prawn Creamy Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings or a quick, satisfying meal.

Entertainment
‘Krappie’ eager for Gibson-Park battle when Lions face Leinster
An enticing battle is brewing between each side’s world-class scrumhalf.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Sensor Bio Joins Innovators’ Network at American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation
Austin,TX – Sensor Bio, the continuous biometric signal infrastructure platform built for clinical, enterprise, and AI health applications, has joined the American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation’s (the Center) Innovators’ Network. The Center is focused on building and fostering health technology relationships to develop innovative and scalable solutions. The...

Science/Tech
Tableau Unveils The Agentic Analytics Platform: Built On Trusted Knowledge
For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organisations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough. In the traditional world of analytics, humans looked at dashboards and brought their own experience and context to […]

Science/Tech
A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.

Science/Tech
Elon Musk’s audacious power grab at SpaceX
SpaceX is heading for a record IPO with governance terms that erode investor rights in unprecedented ways.

Motoring
The small industrial town in South Africa with BMW’s oldest factory outside of Germany
The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Motoring
Every 4×4 double-cab bakkie you can buy in South Africa under R500,000
Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

Motoring
Warning for diesel vehicle owners in South Africa
The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.
Motoring

Health
Is water good for our brains?
We all know water is good for us – but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

Health
What to do if you are choking
Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Health
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

Health
What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how does it spread?
The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.