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Musk's AI chatbot under fire for posts praising Hitler

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Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok came under fire Wednesday for anti-Semitic comments, praising Adolf Hitler and insulting Islam in separate ...

The Soweto geologist uncovering the Earth's secrets

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Inspired by the movie "Dante's Peak", where Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate a long-dormant volcano, Tebogo Makhubela become ...

Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

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Wary of its dependence on oil and already burned by the market's volatility, Angola is embarking on a drive to lure back foreign tourists by easing access for travellers ...

The 24/7 war room taking on global cybercriminals

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The numbers that the payments giant grapples with are enormous. Every year, $15 trillion flows through Visa's networks, representing roughly 15 percent of the world's ...

Houses made from rice: an eco-friendly revolution

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It may look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov's new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice. The eco-friendly alternative to conventional ...

Chasing rain in the desert: the journey of UAE's weatherman

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Muhammed Sajjad, an Indian expatriate in the UAE, embarks on a quest to find rain in the desert, using technology and community spirit to bring together those longing ...

South Africa's coal dependency at risk: billions in revenue and jobs on the line

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As global demand for carbon-free imports rises, South Africa's coal-dependent economy faces a critical juncture.

Amapiano is the dance sensation uniting the world

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South Africa's amapiano sound is uniting dancers from around the globe, as they embrace this vibrant genre that blends jazz, house, and cultural expression.

Brazil's reborn dolls spark a passionate debate about motherhood and identity

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In Brazil, Gabi Matos finds comfort in her collection of reborn dolls, but not everyone understands her passion.

Snakes on a plane? Try 44 in a suitcase

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An Indian national was arrested at Mumbai airport after customs officers found 44 venomous Indonesian pit vipers and other exotic creatures hidden in checked-in ...

Cloudy with a chance of penguin poo

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Scientists at a remote Antarctic base measure the atmospheric impact of penguin colonies.

France pushes to ban hijab for girls under 15 in public

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French President Emmanuel Macron's party aims to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, sparking a heated debate on secularism, religious ...

South Africans laugh off Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims

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As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington, South Africans are responding to the US leader’s "white genocide" claims - not with outrage, ...

Rattling the past: How ancient toys shake up our understanding of childhood

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A recent archaeological discovery of ancient rattles in Denmark highlights the long-standing tradition of toymaking, offering new insights into the playful lives ...

High-stakes diplomacy as Ramaphosa works to enhance trade relations with the United States

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President Cyril Ramaphosa embarks on a pivotal visit to Washington, aiming to revitalise trade relations with the United States amid growing concerns over tariffs ...

Neglect and decay take over South Africa’s historic Freedom Charter square

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Seventy years after the Freedom Charter was drafted in Kliptown, the historic square where thousands gathered to demand justice lies in ruin, its flame long extinguished ...

Hope and high-fives in Alexandra as elite school changes lives

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Kgololo Academy, a private school in Alexandra township, offers world-class education and psychosocial support to children in one of South Africa’s most impoverished ...

How AI is transforming mental health care: insights from US researchers

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Discover how Dartmouth College's Therabot is pioneering AI-driven psychotherapy, aiming to fill the gap in mental health care and challenge the rise of dubious mental ...

Cardinals gather for second day of voting to elect new pontiff

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Anticipation grips the Catholic world as cardinals prepare for a second day of voting in the Vatican conclave, following the black smoke signal that confirmed no ...

Inside the Wildlife Forensic Academy where future guardians battle poaching

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At South Africa's Wildlife Forensic Academy, students are stepping into hazmat suits to learn how to investigate wildlife crimes and combat the poaching crisis threatening ...

Ronin the rat's explosive career: how a whisker-wielding hero made landmine history in Cambodia

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Nose job like no other: Ronin the rat's deadly talent has just blown up the world records.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does ...

Trump’s USAID cuts cripple American response to Myanmar earthquake

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As Myanmar reels from a devastating 7. 7-magnitude earthquake killing thousands, Trump's dismantling of USAID has left America's disaster response paralysed.

'Don't want to die': Lesotho HIV patients look to traditional medicine

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n Lesotho, where one in four adults lives with HIV, traditional healer Lieketseng Lucia Tjatji is seeing a surge in desperate patients seeking alternatives to lifesaving ...

How hyenas became symbols of female power in South African art

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South African artist Hannelie Coetzee is challenging perceptions through her 'eco-queer' art, transforming despised hyenas into powerful symbols of female strength ...