Advtech private school demand lifts earnings outlook
Advtech private school demand pushed interim earnings as much as 18% higher, and audited results from the R26 billion group follow later in August.
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Tyler Boebert arrested on child exploitation charges
Tyler Boebert arrested in Colorado on five counts, including sexual exploitation of a child, as his mother Lauren Boebert issues a short statement.
Sports
Paul Pogba Monaco contract terminated after new injury
The Paul Pogba Monaco contract is being cut short after a fresh thigh injury at pre-season camp, closing a spell of just six Ligue 1 appearances.
International
Jeffrey Dean Morgan almost quit as Negan on Dead City
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Negan doubts nearly ended his Dead City run, and one phone call to AMC on the last day of filming almost made it official.
International
Drake Roc Nation subpoenas quip follows rivals warning
Drake Roc Nation subpoenas got a passing mention on his Kick livestream, along with a pointed warning aimed at rap rivals he never named.
International
Brad Pitt drinking again after seven years sober
Brad Pitt drinking again after seven years off alcohol, and the star spelled out exactly how much he allows himself now, plus why he capped it.
International
Bella Ramsey ‘Celebrity Traitors’ sparks naive admission
Bella Ramsey Celebrity Traitors comments reveal how naive they felt going in, as the cast for series two includes Richard E Grant and Miranda Hart.
Lifestyle
Solar eclipse 12 August 2026 to sweep across Europe
A total solar eclipse 12 August 2026 will sweep from Siberia to Iceland and northern Spain, but most of the world sees only a partial view.
Viral News
Mick Jagger viral dance video has fans buzzing
Mick Jagger’s viral dance video has fans buzzing after the Rolling Stones star, 83, danced under a disco ball to new song ‘Mr Charm’.
International
‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 finale sets up war
The ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 finale delivers a massive battle, a shocking death and a chilling glimpse of Rhaenyra’s descent into tyranny.
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Rustenburg illegal miners dead in mine shaft collapse
Rustenburg illegal miners dead after a rockfall at a disused shaft near Nkaneng, with eight injured and an inquest now under way.
News
Trump secret flight from Turkey after Iran threat
Trump secret flight from Turkey saw him switched onto a different aircraft after a specific Iran threat was flagged during a NATO summit in Ankara.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 10-16 August 2026 – What the stars have in store
Weekly horoscope 10-16 August 2026: a Leo solar eclipse, Mars in Cancer and a Mercury-Jupiter link shape the week for all 12 signs.
Crime
Lucy Letby further charges ruled out after review
No Lucy Letby further charges will follow, after an independent prosecutor re-examined six attempted murder allegations for bereaved families.
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Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was on during crash
Kyle Shanahan Tesla Autopilot admission: the 49ers coach says the system was engaged when he crashed, but he is not blaming the car.
International
Danniella Westbrook shows new look after face surgery
Danniella Westbrook face surgery photos show her latest reconstruction, and the former soap star has been just as candid about her finances at 52.
Gaming
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ confirmed for PS5 and Switch
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ revives a cult bullet hell shooter on PS5, Switch and PC, with Shame Break back and a new Element Shot system in tow.
Viral News
Thailand school shooting kills five staff near Bangkok
Five staff died in the Thailand school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where a 14-year-old also killed his grandparents beforehand.
Sports
UEFA keeps FIFA boycott threat alive as CAF backs Infantino
The UEFA FIFA boycott threat still stands after the commercial venture plan was dropped, and CAF has broken ranks to back Gianni Infantino.
Fashion
Uniqlo ‘Bleach Shueisha’ collection drops its third wave
The Uniqlo ‘Bleach Shueisha’ collection added a third MANGA UT wave, with two new ‘Bleach’ tees, five franchises and a price that barely stings.
News
US jobs report July 2026 shows a surprise decline
The US jobs report July 2026 landed far below forecasts, with payrolls falling, wage growth stalling and earlier months revised sharply lower.
International
Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ producer William Orbit dies at 69
William Orbit dies at 69 at home, with Blur, Fatboy Slim, Melanie C and Pete Tong paying tribute to the producer behind Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’.
Technology
MiniMax H3 AI video model arrives with native audio
The MiniMax H3 AI video model landed on Friday, 31 July 2026 with 2K output, native stereo audio and one prompt box for every job.
Viral News
Al Fayed trafficking victims confirmed by Home Office
Five Al Fayed trafficking victims have been recognised by the UK Home Office as survivors press police to widen the inquiry into who supplied the women.
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Nazca Lines plane crash kills all 13 people on board
A sightseeing flight came down near Nazca, Peru. The Nazca Lines plane crash left no survivors and the operator has been ordered to stop flying.
News
August 2026 fuel price splits petrol and diesel users
The August 2026 fuel price cuts petrol but pushes diesel and paraffin higher from 5 August. See the new prices and what a 60-litre tank now costs.
Lifestyle
Weekly horoscope 3-9 August 2026: What the stars have in store
Horoscope 3-9 August 2026: Venus enters Libra, Chiron turns inward and Saturn rewards patience. See what a gentler week in the stars holds for your sign.
News
South Africa diesel price to rise sharply in August
The South Africa diesel price is heading up by as much as R1.60 a litre in August, even as petrol drivers get a small cut at the pumps.
Crime
Durban VAT fraud case ends with direct imprisonment
A Durban VAT fraud case has ended with a lengthy prison term for a company representative who claimed millions in false tax refunds.
Viral News
Capital One shut Trump Organisation accounts after review
Court filing reveals why Capital One Trump Organisation accounts were shut in 2021, and how the bank is fighting the political bias lawsuit.