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US issues high level travel advisory warning citizens against visiting northern Mozambique
The US warns against travel to northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province due to terrorist threats, joining s…
BP appoints Ian Tyler as its permanent chair
Tyler replaced Albert Manifold on an interim basis after he was fired in May
Google escapes breakup as US judge rejects forced sale of AdX
Decision marks third recent US defeat for regulators seeking to break up Big Tech
Maltese businessman acquitted in campaigning journalist murder trial
Family of Daphne Caruana Galizia decries ‘institutional failures’ after verdict
Berkshire sees big data-centre opportunities with Alphabet stake
Buffett and Abel double down on AI, homebuilding and Asia despite economic headwinds
Chevron to invest $7bn in Venezuela to double oil output
New agreements give Chevron improved acreage and terms for its Venezuelan ventures
Congo drops remote learning plan in Ebola red zone as schools open
Authorities decide risk of transmission outweighs risk of pupils struggling with remote learning
Uganda names oil grade ‘Pearl Sweet’ ahead of first production
New grade gives Uganda’s oil a market identity as the country prepares to export crude
Johannesburg ranked 7th best nightlife city in the world for 2026
The city of Johannesburg has been ranked the seventh best nightlife city in the world by Time Out Magazine, be…
Tencent-backed Enflame IPO draws 6,109 times online demand
More than 7-million investors sought shares in loss-making chipmaker’s Shanghai listing
Tehran strikes back at US bases in biggest exchange since July
‘Last night was like the end of the world’
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold from New York to London
Transfer comes months after the Bank of France shifted bullion from New York to Paris
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in management overhaul
The company plans its biggest job cuts since 2020 as it streamlines operations
Belgian court orders trial for corruption, money laundering linked to DRC passport deal
Trial to examine Semlex's role in document deal controversy
Tyler Robinson faces death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder trial after judge's ruling
A Utah judge permits capital punishment against Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, following…
How much is needed to buy a 3-bedroom home in Bali: Property Guide for South Africans
New property data is showing that South Africans are able to buy a home in Bali for as little as R600,000, wit…
US urges G20 to shield industries and jobs from Chinese imports
Finance ministers divided on approach to Beijing as global trade imbalances widen
US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
Bessent says bank sanctions are likely this week and next; countries doing business with Iran could face measu…
Shein makes lacklustre Hong Kong debut
Known globally for selling cheap clothes, Shein has been humbled by tariff and duty changes in the US and Euro…
Geopolitical uncertainty is ‘poison’ for global growth, says German finance minister
Lars Klingbeil urges G20 nations to restore trust amid tariffs, war and trade tensions
Russian air strikes kill 12 in Kyiv as attacks on Ukraine intensify
Kyiv reels from relentless drone and missile barrages as Russia escalates aerial raids
United States adds 10 more Nigerians to ‘Worst of the Worst’ register over alleged criminal offences
The United States of America has added 10 more Nigerians to its ‘Worst of the Worst’ list over alleged crimina…
Keir Starmer resigns from parliament
Ousted British prime minister backtracks from plan to stay in parliament under Andy Burnham
Iran oil exports stall as blockade succeeds where sanctions failed
Tehran faces mounting inflation threat amid dwindling foreign-currency reserves
UK court jails Nigerian ex-carer for targeting elderly and vulnerable victims
Nigerian carer Ediongseyene Essien, 32, sentenced to eight years for multiple burglaries and robberies targeti…
LSEG partners with Kraken-owner Payward in crypto push
London Stock Exchange Group plans tokenised shares for cryptocurrency traders
SoftBank-backed SB Energy moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
The listing is a key test of investor appetite for exorbitant AI infrastructure build-out
Tim Cook leaves Apple as a $4.5-trillion giant ready for its AI era
Cook leaves Apple after 15 years of soaring sales, profits and recurring services revenue
OBITUARY | Former French prime minister Édouard Balladur dies at 97
From Izmir to Paris, Balladur’s journey spanned decades of political transformation and controversy
Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers reach remote areas
International aid and specialised equipment arrive to bolster rescue efforts
UAE residence permit fees and requirements explained in South African rand
Discover the UAE's residence permit steps linked to an Emirates ID, with fees in South African Rand and income…
Mnangagwa taught ‘clock It’ sign in viral video, Mzansi says he’s copying Ramaphosa
A video of President Mnangagwa doing South Africa's viral 'clock it' sign ignites reactions, highlighting cult…
Chinese businessman honoured as traditional chief in Ghana sparking heated debate online
Chinese businessman Zheng Xiangming awarded traditional title in Ghana sparks social media debate over foreign…
SA refugees in the US face costly hurdles on long road to Green Card
Afrikaner refugees who resettled in the US face a long road before they can apply for a Green Card, including …
Spain’s premier rejects Moroccan involvement in Ceuta migrant crisis
Russian and Israeli networks behind the spread of disinformation, says Pedro Sanchez
Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training
Claude learnt from Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, The Beatles and hundreds of others, companies say
AI cyber risk now top concern for global financial system, warns FSB
Financial Stability Board chair says many countries not prepared to counter dangers of advanced AI systems
India’s economy expands 7.8% year on year, beating forecasts
Growth beat forecasts but cooled from the previous quarter’s revised 8.6%
Huawei’s first-half profit drops 36% on rising costs
R&D spending jumps 25% as tech and telecoms giant continues to invest heavily in development
Taiwan says unpredictable China tightening grip around island
Taipei warns China is strengthening control of airspace and sea lanes around Taiwan