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One of the world’s most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.

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Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Spain and Turkiye vie for top spot in Group E.
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Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.

South Africa
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock […]
South Africa
President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. […]

South Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent. The collaboration marks MTN’s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing,...

South Africa
Public data—from census results to administrative records—is essential for addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and economic development. For Africa, which has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, this data is foundational to building an AI-driven future. Drawing a parallel to the continent’s leap from landlines to mobile...

World
There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.

World
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.

World
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

World
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”.

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.

Africa
The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump’s administration.

Africa
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.
Business

Business
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK’s biggest water utility.

Business
Rich international visitors are flocking to stay at the R2.1 billion luxury resort built on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

Business
Economic mismanagement and long lead times to complete key projects are among the factors that make the UK uninvestable right now, according to South African investors with interests in both countries.

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.

Politics
The G20 Social Summit opened at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Centre in Boksburg, East Rand.

Politics
Mary de Haas has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Monday.

Sport
Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini has revealed his favourite sport outside the beautiful game that built his career.

Sport
Back-to-back draws and three points behind leaders Manchester City, BBC Sport explores what’s going wrong for Chelsea this season.

Sport
Mphopho is the latest name on the conveyor belt.

Sport
Joe Salisbury has experienced the highs of winning Grand Slams and reaching number one in the world. This season he has struggled with anxiety, he tells BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.
Education
[SNA] – The UNESCO Office in Sudan has praised the active and impactful contribution of the Minister of Education, Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar, during his participation in the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The office described his engagement as productive and highlighted the strong cooperation between the Ministry, UNESCO, and the Sudanese National Commission across...
Education
[Nile Post] The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, joined the Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba community to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary. The school was founded by Omuziira (Warrior) of the 2005 class, Kaye John Ddamba, who also serves as its director.
Education
[Premium Times] The professor was being prosecuted by the ICPC for sexually harassing female students in the University of Calabar where he worked.
Education
The view from Dartmouth, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wesleyan.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.
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Science/Tech
Google released Gemini 3 on Tuesday, launching its latest AI model with a breakthrough score of 1501 Elo on the LMArena Leaderboard alongside state-of-the-art performance across multiple benchmarks including 91.9% on GPQA Diamond for PhD-level reasoning and 37.5% on Humanity’s Last Exam without tool usage. The model is available starting today in the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search for Google AI...
Science/Tech
The new artificial intelligence model is the second the company has released this year. OpenAI and Anthropic made similar updates a few months ago.

Science/Tech
Telkom said mobile revenue growth has been supported by efficient cost management. But there’s more to it than that.
Science/Tech
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channel this week that introduces a new toggle called ‘experimental agentic features’ that can be enabled or disabled in the Windows Settings app. From a report: According to Microsoft, this new toggle is designed to “allow agents to use new Windows agentic features.” The company says the feature will work...

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