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Prisoner freed by mistake in March 2024 still at large
Three others are still missing after being released by mistake under both the Conservatives and Labour.
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Three others are still missing after being released by mistake under both the Conservatives and Labour.

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In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.

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The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.

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Israel has escalated daily attacks in Lebanon, flouting a one-year-old truce, while claiming it’s targeting Hezbollah.

South Africa
The cause of fire is currently being investigated.

South Africa
The family says that Mbatha died under suspicious circumstances.

South Africa
Businesses in Polokwane expressed frustrations about the water cuts saying costing them money

South Africa
NUM and SACP are in Bellville, in Cape Town marching against electricity tariff hikes

World
Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.

World
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlet, about recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa struck last week.

World
Authorities are investigating the blaze.

World
The pair were reportedly bundled into a car by masked men after attending an event to support Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.

Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Africa
The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Africa
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Business
There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

Business
Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.

Business
Stats SA’s 2025 mid-year population estimates show which provinces have more migrants leaving than coming in.

Business
SARS is afforded wide-reaching powers to come after tax abusers in the country, including warrantless searches of business properties, and taking money out of individuals’ bank accounts.

Politics
The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Politics
Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Politics
The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Politics
Spokesperson of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims political agenda to smear Mchunu’s reputation

Sport
SA Rugby has congratulated Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of their special milestones in Paris.

Sport
India claim a 2-1 win in their T20 series against Australia after the fifth and final match in Brisbane is washed out.

Sport
Craig Bellamy points to Brennan Johnson’s attributes, but also dismisses the notion of the Spurs forward being the natural successor to Gareth Bale.

Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made three changes to his team against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semifinals.
Education
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.
Education
The email accounts of furloughed government workers had been commandeered to send partisan attacks against Democrats, a move that the ruling said had “added insult to injury.”
Education
Cameran Drew, 19, defeated his former high school government teacher, Kenneth Bell, by 10 votes for a seat on the Surry County Board of Supervisors this week. There are no hard feelings.

Education
Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom
Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Lifestyle
The Western Cape scoops national recognition for excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment, proving its leadership in sustainable development

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

Lifestyle
Race representation has become a sore point again amongst rugby fans after the Springboks revealed their squad to face France.

Lifestyle
Why are the Springboks ditching green and gold to wear white against France – and on the 100th test cap milestone for captain Siya Kolisi?
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Science/Tech
Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress the body’s natural hormone production
Social media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.
Testosterone therapy is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Facebook Dating, which debuted in 2019, has become a surprise hit for the company. It lets people create a dating profile free in the app, where they can swipe and match with other eligible singles. It has more than 21 million daily users, quietly making it one of the most popular online dating services. Hinge, a leading dating app in...

Science/Tech
The Witcher, Boots, and House of Guinness are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Science/Tech
Plus: Motorola has new Moto G phones, Canon’s R6 III mirrorless has a 32-MP sensor, and Teenage Engineering’s Riddim n’ Ting looks gorgeous.

Motoring
All-wheel drive hybrid will pack a punch with a combined output of up to 301kW of power.

Motoring
Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Motoring
Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.

Motoring
In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.
Health
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
Health
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.

Health
Hannah says the rugby star’s podcast helped with her mental health and inspired her to take up the sport.
Health
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.
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.