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South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
South Africa’s foreign minister has proposed new rules requiring greater transparency around foreign trips by former heads of state, after ex-President Jacob Zuma sparked controversy by meeting businessman Ajay Gupta during a visit to India last month. The Gupta brothers were at the centre of the “state capture” corruption scandal that contributed to Zuma’s downfall,…
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Celtic boss O’Neill in hospital after surgery
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill remains in hospital after undergoing what the club described as a “small procedure”, with no details given about the nature of the operation. The 74-year-old is expected to be discharged within a day or two, and Celtic have asked that his and his family’s privacy be respected while thanking fans for…
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Marvel Rivals Is About To Give Your SSD Some Much-Needed Breathing Room
It looks like Marvel Rivals has been playing around with Pym Particles, as it’s set to get much smaller on PC and console. As part of an update that will add super-evil supervillain manager The Hood to the game, developer NetEase announced that it has managed to shrink the install size by a considerable margin on…
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Stream Eev Frances’ Impressive IDM/Ambient Album i will hold You in my heart until I can hol d you in heaven
Philadelphia electronic producer Eev Frances has released a new album, “i will hold You in my heart until I can hol d you in heaven,” blending hyperactive IDM-inspired programming with more serene ambient passages. The release follows on from her well-received 2025 EP “Sometimes I Forget To Breathe,” continuing her exploration of Y2K-era IDM aesthetics…
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Marci – “Liquid Heartbeat”
Marta Cikojevic, a member of the Montreal band TOPS who also records solo as Marci, has released a new single titled “Liquid Heartbeat.” The track arrives ahead of her second Marci album, Mask Lady And Late Night Girl, continuing the rollout that began with the lead single “Butterfly Sticker,” and gives fans another taste of…
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El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a result that has unsettled the wider Democratic Party. The victory of the progressive former Michigan health official, who campaigned on policies such as government-sponsored health insurance and campaign finance reform, sets up a closely watched general election battle against unopposed…
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Should a tech tycoon be able to pay his way into conducting a world-class orchestra? And should they really sell tickets?
The Guardian’s music critic Tom Service questions whether wealthy amateurs should be able to buy their way onto the podium of major orchestras, prompted by Canadian businessman Mandle Cheung’s plan to conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Mahler’s Second Symphony. Cheung, a 78-year-old self-described amateur who founded his own Mandle Philharmonic in Canada, previously paid…
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No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as their new women’s head coach on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year, replacing Marc Skinner who departed by mutual consent just a month before the new WSL season begins. The 40-year-old Spaniard arrives from Scottish side Hearts, whom she led from the bottom of…
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Watch the extraordinary moment a Melbourne restaurant owner fights off an armed thief with a chair
A Melbourne restaurant owner has become an internet sensation after footage emerged of him fending off a machete-wielding robber using only a chair. The confrontation, caught on camera, shows the man standing his ground and repelling the armed intruder rather than handing over cash or fleeing, turning what could have been a violent robbery into…
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Disney+ Will Feature More Live Sports in Play for Bundle Subscribers
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro says strengthening the ties between ESPN and other parts of the company deepens engagement.