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The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life
As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21 -
The speech that changed the course of women's football
The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer
A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Will rich countries pay for climate change?
At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Australia stunned by South Africa: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Anneke Bosch’s brilliant unbeaten 74 from 48 balls steered South Africa to the Women’s T20 World Cup final as the holders, Australia, were outplayed. 3rd over: Australia 18-2 (Mooney 4). Mooney ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
New Zealand beat South Africa to win Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup final – as it happened
Amelia Kerr defies cramp and South Africa to inspire New Zealand to their first T20 World Cup trophy. Here come the umpires, here come the teams for the anthems, hand in hand with the children ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
New Zealand win T20 World Cup after Melie Kerr’s heroics stun South Africa
New Zealand 158-5; South Africa 126-9 – NZ win by 32 runs Kerr scored 43 and took three key wickets in final success New Zealand secured a maiden T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
New Zealand wins cricket's Women’s T20 World Cup for 1st time with 32-run victory over South Africa
New Zealand has won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first timeSports - ABC News - October 20 -
Idris Elba plans to move to Africa to boost film industry in Ghana, Tanzania and beyond
Idris Elba sets his sights on Africa, planning to move there in the next decade to build studios in Ghana and Tanzania and 'bolster the film industry' there.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23 -
‘People didn’t believe Africa could be a source of innovation’: how the continent holds the key to future drug research
Prof Kelly Chibale says the world is failing to take advantage of African genetic diversity, and everyone could be losing out. Africa has the greatest variety in human genes anywhere on the planet ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
South Africa submits its main legal claim to the top UN court which accuses Israel of genocide
South Africa has delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations’ top courtWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservation
Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national parkWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...Health - ABC News - November 6 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the 1st cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
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South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the policeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Prince William wraps up his South Africa trip with visit that reminded him of his rescue pilot days
Prince William rode on a sea rescue boat along part of the South African coast as he wrapped up a four-day visit to Cape Town dedicated to promoting conservation and the battle against climate changeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
England’s excess of errors are costing them dear – and South Africa are up next | Andy Bull
Steve Borthwick called this a ‘young, developing’ team before the defeat by Australia, but the truth is they are not. The English winter is closing in and at Twickenham the temperature is dropping ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago