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Three nights. Three artists. One feeling: Live music is back
Three sold-out nights, three distinct artists, and three unforgettable experiences in Cape Town confirm one thing: live music is back. Audiences are trading eve
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Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
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‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
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Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
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Gig Guide: Rorisang Sechele’s In Full Bloom at Untitled Basement, Gert-Johan Coetzee launches fragrance line and Zakes Bantwini takes Afro House to Anjunadeep
Get your essential dose of South African arts and culture news, featuring jazz vocalist Rorisang Sechele's upcoming 'In Full Bloom' performance, Grammy-winner Z
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AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language m
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EXCLUSIVE: How ‘chance’ encounter with soldier allegedly landed Nollywood actor coup propagandist role
This installment of PREMIUM TIMES 'series of exclusive reporting on last year’s failed coup details how a veteran Nollywood actor became involved with suspected
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More than 160 people killed in Colombia’s strongest earthquake in years
At least 132 people were killed Monday in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook western Colombia, collapsing hospitals, schools and other buildings and leaving
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Desperate search for earthquake survivors
In Colombia, rescuers hold out hope that they can still find more survivors in the rubble following a powerful earthquake that rocked the country. NBC News’ Geo
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Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts
Are gas prices declining? NBC News is tracking national, state and county prices at the pump.
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Revealed: What caused man to be partially sucked out of plane
A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators hav
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Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops Firefighters and residents of south Lebanon hav
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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing
The administrative work required to run an effective investment scam has been drastically cut by using merging technology Get our breaking news email, free app
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BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
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Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
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Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can
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In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe
The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos.
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Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds
Fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany, preliminary findings show Business live – latest updates Broken engine parts
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Police release new CCTV of art heist from Italian museum – video
Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse that were stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum in Mamia
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Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat in by-election boycotted by major parties
Parliament opened an investigation into whether he failed to report a $6.7 million gift from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire, Christopher Harborne, in 2024.
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FG seeks African-led research, partnerships to tackle hepatobiliary cancers
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Kriya Odayar crowned best darts player in South Africa
Odayar, 40, counted it a great honour to have landed the victory, but wished that her late father, Morgan, could have been present to witness her most outstandi
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CPUT and BANKSETA partnership clears R11.6 million in student debt, unlocking qualifications for 141 graduates
A partnership between CPUT and BANKSETA has transformed the lives of 141 graduates by clearing historical debt and unlocking their qualifications.
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The KZN Art Fair wants your money. Just don't ask them for a seat at the table
The inaugural KZN Art Fair aimed to be a vehicle for exploring the South African art market, but its approach to student access and its choice of location raise
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Rural communities are seen but never heard
This thought-provoking article explores the often-unseen complexities of rural communities in South Africa, drawing parallels from film portrayals to institutio
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Inside the complicated bond at the heart of ‘Umthetho’
Go behind the scenes of Netflix's new South African crime series, 'Umthetho', as lead actors Nqobile 'Nunu' Khumalo and Tony Kgoroge discuss their roles as Mbal
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Watch – Beyond the Big Five cartel: Unmasking South Africa’s true narco kingpins
Watch – Beyond the Big Five cartel: Unmasking South Africa’s true narco kingpins
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Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on Thursd
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A REMINISENCE: A world of music and food memories in space and time
I finally had a short back and sides haircut again, Dad. But don’t worry, it will grow. And anyway, it’s Mom I want to chat to right now.
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Assisted dying, social media and agriculture put France’s top court in spotlight
France’s Constitutional Council is facing a politically charged end to the summer, with judges due to rule on a series of high-profile laws – including those co
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Thousands watch partial solar eclipse in north of Algeria
It was in a zone that experience almost 98 per cent of totality as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun.
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Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes
Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the criti
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Ebola outbreak started three months before official declaration, WHO says
The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was official
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Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa
Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. Also, Zambian President H
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The Hangout: Is the live music scene in South Africa dying a slow death?
Live music is my jam and there isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t watch at least two bands live. Sometimes I’ll watch three or four or even more. It’s like
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Two women, 30 teenagers and one Broadway dream
In Braamfontein, 30 teenagers are spending their July school holidays immersed in a musical production about making it in the performing arts. Co-directed by Kh
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Gig Guide: The Ultimate Camping Experience, Lu'Ah Live launches in Cape Town and The Modern Jazz Trio at Centre for Jazz and Popular Music
Discover a diverse array of events across South Africa, from the Modern Jazz Trio's 'A Night in Cuba' in Durban, exploring Afro-Cuban rhythms, to the launch of
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Poet, provocateur, now mayoral hopeful
South African poet, musician, and social activist Ntsiki Mazwai, known for her outspoken views, is now the Land Party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg. She
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Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture
Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles, the coupé-décalé offshoot is latest expression of Côte d’Ivoire’s pop culture The 400-strong crowd, perched on plast
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Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the
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Timelapse video shows total solar eclipse in Spain
Timelapse videos from Mallorca and Arcos de las Salinas show the moon passing directly between the Earth and the sun to produce a rare total solar eclipse.
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen.
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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international law The Japanese government has reacted angrily
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Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014
Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence The former governor of Guerrero state in Mexico has been forma
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Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
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'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir
The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.
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'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
The Total Eclipse of the Heart star went global, but villagers felt they all knew her personally.
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Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
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Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man
Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.
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'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages
Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first tota
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Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
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Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely
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Solar eclipse: A rare show that reveals scientific secrets
Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the no
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Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch
Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Icelan
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Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to regain UK parliament seat in widely mocked by-election
The anti-immigrant Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage beat comic opponent Count Binface on Friday as was expected, regaining the seat in Parliament he quit a m
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Europe swelters under new heatwave
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer. That includes France, where temperatures in parts of the country have soared to 40 de
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Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme w
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Europe swelters under fifth heatwave of summer
A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme w
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Italian police recover paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse after heist
Artworks valued at total of more than $10m were stolen from Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March Italian police have recovered three paintings by the Fr
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Solar eclipse visible over Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London – video
People gathered to watch a partial solar eclipse in central London. The eclipse, which reached more than 90% coverage in the UK, was western Europe's first tota
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I got married in the Vegas of Europe. It was the most romantic 20 minutes of my life | Jules Darmanin
Post-Brexit visa rules and faceless pen-pushers were keeping me and my partner apart. But love finds a way Consider your ideal wedding. You may picture religiou
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Hundreds arrested on suspicion of arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe
One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia as blazes also hit Germany, Greece and Spain Almost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting w
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The week around the world in 20 pictures
Wildfires rage in Europe and the US, an earthquake rocks Colombia, Russian strikes in Ukraine and a solar eclipse – the past seven days as captured by the world
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34 Violent Incidents, 18 Deaths: Tracking political violence in #OsunDecides2026
One of the most important questions for election day is whether pre-election violence will affect participation. The post 34 Violent Incidents, 18 Deaths: Track
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How kidnappers murdered woman after collecting $98,700, N30.5m ransoms – Police
Police said the kidnappers have been arrested through “human and technical intelligence-led operations conducted in different parts of Nigeria. The post How kid
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Turning industrial policy into investable industrial ecosystems
South Africa faces a critical challenge as its manufacturing sector weakens, contributing less to GDP and employment. This article explores the urgent need for
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The making of Mazhar Akhter
At just 24, Mazhar Akhter has transformed his childhood dream of fashion design into a reality, launching his first commercial collection with Pick n Pay Clothi
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ANC mayoral hopefuls sent back to school before 2026 elections
ANC mayoral candidates are set to hold one week study at the party's school of governance led by its principal, former Gauteng premier David Makhura. The study
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AWCA looks to keep more women in the profession and move them into leadership
The African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) marks 24 years of advancing Black women in the profession, focusing on retaining talent, supporting career growth
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Elvira Dyangani Ose is Zeitz Mocaa’s new director
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Mocaa) in Cape Town has announced Elvira Dyangani Ose as its new artistic director. Her appointment follows an exte
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Competing Truths and the Elusive Author: Rereading the Madlanga Commission through Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author
This article draws parallels between Luigi Pirandello's play, 'Six Characters in Search of an Author,' and the ongoing Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry i
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We need an economy capable of creating jobs
South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at 33.6%, highlighting a critical job creation problem rather than just unemployment. This article delves into
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Legacy Foundations Impact
As South Africa's political landscape faces challenges from declining party leadership and a lack of evidence-based policy, legacy political foundations are eme
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South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%
South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now jobless. Youth unemployment is particularly dire at 47.4%, prompting the South
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Kagiso Lesego Molope wants us to remember what we inherit
South African-Canadian novelist Kagiso Lesego Molope's latest work, 'We Inherit the Fire', delves into the devastating impact of apartheid on families and black
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Doing right shouldn’t be a death warrant
South Africa celebrates whistleblowers after their deaths but fails to protect the living. This article explores the national tragedy where those who uphold int
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Editorial: Marikana wounds linger
As the 14th anniversary of the Marikana massacre approaches, the article reflects on the tragic day in 2012 when police killed 34 striking miners. It highlights
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The father wound SA won’t name
While South Africa dedicates August to confronting gender-based violence, this article challenges us to address an uncomfortable dimension: the violence inflict
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Xenophobia is becoming Africa's new nationalism: South Africa is not alone
While South Africa often faces condemnation for xenophobic attacks, this article argues that anti-migrant sentiment is a continent-wide issue with deep historic
