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Amnesia, nostalgia, healing: Spain grapples with Franco legacy 50 years on
Half a century has passed since Franco’s dictatorship ended with his death, but some in Spain still valorise his rule.
THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2025, 10:59

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Half a century has passed since Franco’s dictatorship ended with his death, but some in Spain still valorise his rule.

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Residents gather below the wreckage, anxiously awaiting news about loved ones unaccounted for after the aerial assault.

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Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew takes us inside the Amazon rainforest, where mining scars are impossible to ignore.

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Blizzard conditions hit the North East today as temperatures plummet to -12C. For expats, this unusually early snow might signal a tougher winter ahead.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Maumela’s name surfaces in Matlala case as SIU-targeted businessman linked via text messages.

South Africa
The DA in Gauteng plans to picket outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Thursday.

South Africa
State witness Mr X says Booysen and an associate planned Wainstein’s 2017 murder at Booysen’s home.
World
US President Donald Trump said he will host New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting, after fiercely attacking the 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist during his recent campaign.
World
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stepped down from positions at Harvard University and the OpenAI board amid the continuing fallout from his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

World
India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

Africa
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

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

Business
Lewis Group has opened 40 new stores, as the group invests in long-term growth by expanding its new store footprint.
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Business
Thousands of residents in the City of Tshwane have been given some breathing room, with the High Court ordering the city to stop charging its city cleaning tax.

Business
Stock market analysts are increasingly asking whether the AI business model can generate returns commensurate with the enormous capital flowing into it.

Politics
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Politics
The ANCYL has expressed its support for MP Malusi Gigaba who has stepped aside from his duties.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi.

Politics
The DA has called for blacklisting service providers implicated in the Tembisa Hospital scandal.

Sport
Steve Smith marks his temporary return as Australia’s Ashes captain with a bizarre attack on ex-England spinner Monty Panesar.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s been happening in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
Here are all the kick off times to note for seven standout rugby Tests this weekend, including the Springboks taking on Wales.

Sport
Horses from around the globe will qualify for the 43rd running of the World Championships through the Win and You’re In program.
Education
[Namibian] Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp on Wednesday said overcrowding in schools across Namibia remains a persistent challenge.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — YOUNG Tanzanians have been urged to fully embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a direct pathway to skills development, employment and self-reliance, as the government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s workforce and dispel long-held misconceptions about vocational training.
Education
[WFP] Lilongwe — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD 8.3 million from the Government of Norway to support the food needs of crisis-affected families and primary school children in Malawi. The contribution comes at a crucial moment as the country enters the peak of the lean season – the period between planting and harvesting when food availability is at...
Education
[Leadership] The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the federal government will deploy all instruments of the state to rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State.
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CapeNature is set to introduce a new permit fee at the Outeniqua World Heritage Site and Nature Reserve. Take a look…
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Science/Tech
When asked about their confidence in recovering mission-critical data, over 90% of companies admitted they lacked confidence in being able to retrieve company data in the event of a malware attack.

Science/Tech
Eskom recorded a 45% year-on-year increase in net profit in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year.

Science/Tech
Explore Chewy coupon codes for 20% off pet food with early Black Friday deals, a $20 gift card on your first purchase, buy 3 get 1 free offers and more.

Science/Tech
Fibre customers earn instant value as Vox unveils loyalty tiers offering substantial monthly grocery and retail benefits.

Motoring
With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.
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Motoring
Latest record brings the number of exported Polos to 1 407 160.

Motoring
Known internally as the D27, the first all-new Navara in 11 years will be sold only in Australasia.
Health
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
Health
Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

Health
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
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.