THE LOWLY NEWSPAPERMAN: Democrats’ US midterm rout is a lesson for apathetic SA votersLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ANC faces coalition scramble after electoral rout as control of key metros slips awayLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ‘Our people are angry’ — MK party threatens to challenge election resultsTRY FEST: Nine-try Springboks blitz Italy in Turin to set Nations Championship paceLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Malema blames GNU cooperation for EFF losing support to the DAMind your business: New franchise models are expanding business ownership in South Africa and beyondMOMENT OF TRUTH: Blue landslide in US gives SA hope — but Trump still has sharp teethPOLITICALLY AWEH: Why is rent so expensive in Cape Town, and would rent control help?LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: MK party takes four KZN municipalities from ANC as governance test loomsLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ActionSA takes township wards from the ANC in GautengFLAWED ARGUMENTS: The case against fencing Simon’s Town’s baboons just doesn’t hold upLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: From ActionSA to MK, what Gauteng’s top parties will demand in coalition talksLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: DA needs FF+, Knysna Civic Association to govern troubled coastal townI have a picture for you! 01 November-06 NovemberENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: African climate voices demand fair funding and influence before COP31EXIT: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer — one of sport’s all-time greatsLETTER TO MAHLAMBA NDLOPFU: Sies for Sisisi’s creative accounting and the cat with crocodile tearsThe varsity research subsidy game is up — the education department must not back downMacau ex-lawmaker sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in city’s first national security trialX says police order demanding removal of Indian free-speech groups’ accounts was fakePope Leo starts South America ‘homecoming’ tour a month after lung surgeryMalaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine toTHE LONG ROADS HOME: Taking stock, nearly eight years on from a pandemic that changed usSQUAD STRENGTH: Boks’ superior depth could prove decisive in Nations Championship title raceTOURISM BOYCOTT BOMB: The Honeybadger’s revenge: Former minister Dion George’s nuclear war over SA’s captive lionsWHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Resident Evil — a horror video game adaptation with a wicked sense of humourNew wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across EuropeLOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: DA draws coalition red lines as Nelson Mandela Bay results take shapeWatch — The ANC could be left with no metros, projections showWatch — Judge Navi Pillay on the Nobel peace prize and international justiceHow to defeat criminals who profit from Joburg’s declineCost of dithering — Ramaphosa’s prolonged retention of Mchunu raises accountability questionsUS voters have not handed us a mandate, we have work to doSouth Africa’s democratic state needs capability now, not more promisesMore haste, less speed — the search for new SAPS leadershipThe ANC’s problem isn’t communication — it’s contemptWatch – Firoz Cachalia on the Madlanga Commission and fixing the policeYouth revolt sweeping Europe holds dire warning for SAA cricket Test series that showed the true talent of a true SA teamLosing Agoa isn’t a catastrophe — a botched response from Pretoria could beWater that harms the people is not a right fulfilled — it’s a threatLeaving Agoa is a 3.4% tariff bump, not a door slammed on the US marketWhen baboon captivity becomes ‘ethical’ modern conservation, something has gone terribly wrongEl Niño threatens SA’s crops, but ample maize stocks cushion the blowThe African Century will be built through green industrialisation, not mined from the groundThe state of play in the US midterm electionsWorld Cities Day — Holding the line on eviction protections for the vulnerableWatch — Ferial Haffajee and Kallie Kriel on the Constitution at 30Why the relentless drive for success is failing our childrenWatch — Voting 101 with Rebecca Davis

Israeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new governmentA correspondent finds Cuba's people strugglingIsrael's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a governmentOusted Paraguayan president appears before prosecutorsIsrael's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive electionPope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgeryHealth intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bankEuropean flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threatsThe leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prisonEx-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case

U.S. expands naval blockade to include task force on disrupting ground transportMass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injuredIsrael's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a governmentPope Leo calls for universal healthcare weeks after lung cancer surgery"Forever cruise" passengers unpack "lifetime deal" gone wrongFrance's cost of living protests continuePope Leo travels to Latin America just weeks after lung cancer surgeryZelenskyy says Russia is stepping up attacks ahead of U.S. talks11/7: CBS Saturday MorningParaguay's president under house arrest after bank collapsePope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American"Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in FloridaPope Leo begins 12-day South America trip following cancer surgery11/6: CBS Evening News11/6: The Takeout with Major GarrettUkrainian official sees hope for eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meetingHoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hoursDoomsday cult leader learns fate for murders of 190 children3 charged with using AI to steal some $129 million from companiesGrim details emerge after bear kills woman and daughterOil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on shipsFrench workers flood streets for anti-government protestsFrench labor protests end in tear gas as police clear protestersDozens of planes targeted by bomb threats in Europe in apparent hoax11/5: The Takeout with Major GarrettSpacewalkers complete space station solar power upgradeMexican judge accused by U.S. of taking bribes in major drug caseRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultAt least 15 European flights receive bomb threats in a single dayRonaldo retires from Portugal national team

Gauteng informal settlements hope election brings positive changeeThekwini on high alert amid Yellow Level 4 thunderstorm warningTwo suspects killed in shootout with Gauteng police in SowetoOne dead and two injured in Cape Flats shootingCalls for disciplinary action as viral video exposes contrabandTrump Administrations looks to award near $1m to AfriForumJulius Mkhwanazi, four co-accused case postponed to next weekSuspect arrested over alleged R430 000 goods fraud in Cape TownCourt dismisses Zuma-Sambudla’s bid to withdraw charges against herBody recovered from Free State river

Haitians cheer El Salvador’s Bukele amid gang warPlane clips truck during emergency landing on busy Florida roadDrone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 peopleTrump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretaryEgypt sacks winning football coach after wives’ scandalUS launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routesCanary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influxPolish PM calls deadly Krakow shooting an act of ‘terrorism’Iran war live: US moves to block land supply routes; UAE rescues 22 sailorsEisenkot chosen over Netanyahu to form Israel’s next governmentReal Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders BarcelonaPolice clash with protesters as anti-government rallies sweep FranceMélenchon promises action against Israeli annexation if elected PresidentWho is behind Europe’s suspected hybrid attacks?Abdul El-Sayed slams Trump’s tariff war with CanadaIsrael’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next governmentMore than 140,000 rally as new protests against rising costs sweep FranceUkraine’s Zaporizhzhia faces threat as Russian drones close inParaguay’s ousted president appears before prosecutors after impeachmentMasked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in AlbaniaTrump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ peopleHow did AIPAC-backed candidates fare in the US midterm elections?Malaysian king warns against defying house arrest order for ex-PM NajibLatvian farmers protest over ‘blood grain’ trade with Russia

Eisenkot, Netanyahu Rival and Opposition Leader, Tapped to Try to Form GovernmentEisenkot Seeks to Oust Netanyahu as Prime Minister. Here’s How.At Least 6 Dead in Poland After Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Police SayMore Than 50 Killed in Yemen in One of the Deadliest 24 Hours of the WarProsecutors Charge Paraguay’s Former President With CorruptionKing Charles Was Umbrella-Less but in His Element on Caribbean TourA ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top DiplomatInside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Reverse Some Russian War GainsBomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday LifeIslamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in CongoAnother Day of France’s Protests Unfurl During an Autumn of DiscontentWhy Are There Protests in France?Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm WipeoutPope Leo’s Trip to Latin America: What to KnowSouth Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same AgainPolluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at DiwaliSamoan Chef Brings Flavors of Home to New Zealand’s Fine-Dining SceneThe Small-Town Colossus Faces the End of the RoadAmerica’s Rebuke of Trump Won’t Swiftly Restore Canada-U.S. HarmonyInside the Nightclub Sheltering Haitians From Violent GangsNew Zealand’s Election ‘Too Close to Call’ as Voters Turn to Minor PartiesThey Spent Millions to Keep Their Dream Cruise Afloat. It Died Anyway.After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts WarnTanzania’s Opposition Leader Gets a Four-Year SentenceMeghan Markle’s Father Is Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Material ChargesBomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland SaysKenya Cult Leader Handed 200 Year Prison Sentence for Mass MurderWave of Hoax Bomb Threats to Flights in Europe Leaves Travelers FrustratedSaudi-Led Forces Bombed Yemeni Home, Killing Nine Family Members, Relatives SayEuropean Countries Push, Again, To Deport Migrants to RwandaAlberta’s Librarians Brace for a New Era of ‘Book Bans’Europe Still Sees Trump As Powerful, Especially in Foreign Policy12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After SurgeryIn French City Hit by Terrorist Attack, Residents Blame Far-Right RhetoricA Trump-Putin-Xi Summit? That Might Be Awkward for One of Them.Who’s Hiding Secrets About Dag Hammarskjöld’s Death?Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, Quits Amid Ueno Bank ScandalCarney Asserts Canada’s Sovereignty and Vows to End Homelessness in BudgetKlaus-Michael Kühne Has Died. His Company Played a Dark Role in Nazi Germany.The Dark Side of K-PopBomb Threats Disrupt European Flights and Rattle PassengersHow Did Flávio Bolsonaro Flee Brazil? ‘I’ll Take That to the Grave,’ He SaysLana Nusseibeh’s U.N. Bid Collides With U.A.E.’s Role in SudanIran is Reviewing ‘Concrete Proposals’ on Nuclear Program, Officials SayAmerican Is Convicted of Murder in Case That Gripped ItalyBolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil Was Aided by Milei Adviser at Argentine AirportHow Melania Trump Became a Dark-Horse Diplomat on UkraineCanadian Officials Search for Bears After Mother and Daughter Are Killed on HikeBangladesh Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for Garment Workers After Protests

What we know so far after Krakow gun attackIsrael's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming governmentNo clear winner after tight New Zealand general electionUS offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programmeHouthis say at least 33 killed in Saudi air strikeUK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBCWith Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battleParaguay's former president charged after bank collapsePope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tourItalian foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal dataRussian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talksMeghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material chargeTexas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICEAI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market valuesNew wave of bomb threats hit European airlinesSpain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disasterKenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 peopleGaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same timeWatch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic controlThis man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changedFour things we learned this week about 2028 White House raceSpate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industryThe young Somali woman changing how the world sees MogadishuUS midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties

South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same AgainIslamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in CongoU.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts WarnTanzania’s Opposition Leader Gets a Four-Year SentenceKenya Cult Leader Handed 200 Year Prison Sentence for Mass MurderWho’s Hiding Secrets About Dag Hammarskjöld’s Death?Lana Nusseibeh’s U.N. Bid Collides With U.A.E.’s Role in SudanKehinde Wiley Will Debut New Art SeriesHelen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANCAnthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing HipposAn 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in ChildbirthDrones Emerge as the Top Killer of Civilians in Sudan’s WarTrump Removes South Africa From the African Growth and Opportunity Act Trade ProgramJoseph Lagu, Who Led Independence Movement in Southern Sudan, Has DiedU.S. Hits Rwanda With New Sanctions Over a Conflict Trump Declared ‘Ended’Nigeria’s Ebola Patient Evacuated as Investigators Press for AnswersSouth Africa Deploys 500 Soldiers to Quell Anti-Immigration ViolenceFor Senegalese Street Vendors in New York, ‘Work Is Worship’Far, Far AwayHow Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola

NYC Marathon Runner’s Death Linked to Rhabdomyolysis, Father SaysTexas Family and Friends Among Victims in Florida Plane CrashTrump and Republicans Begin Pointing Fingers After Sweeping Midterms LossesTrump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election ResultsTrump Wanted Democrats to WinInside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm ElectionsAfter These Midterms, JD Vance Is in a Bind

Why the tropics lose the most birds when cities expandPersonalized savings reminders can help boost retirement savingsStudent finds proof of rare wild cat in northern New MexicoThe hidden ways insects support animal life—from habitat to health—go way beyond being foodDifferent text genres help doctoral students adapt their writing to reach new readersTwo paths, one flux: Trapped ions simulate Aharonov–Bohm interference in a lattice gauge theoryEarth's gravity may have kept the early moon's volcanic heart beatingScientists discover new jellyfish species in waters off Alicante in SpainHeavy rain can more than double glacier speeds in AlaskaThe introduction of a medieval public health system exposed the population to roundwormTheory predicting an older universe without dark matter or dark energy passes key cosmological testsWhy treating soil acidity crop by crop is no longer enough for prairie farmersDiwali celebrations coincide with worsening air. Here's how to stay saferPolar vortex faltering weeks earlier than ever recordedPakistani astronaut to board Shenzhou 24 and become the first foreigner on China's space stationScientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joyAtlanta's new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absenceDisasters and debt. Escaping the 'climate-debt doom loop'Untangling the patterns of the cosmic microwave background to better understand the early universeSpot a baby bird on the ground? Don't be tempted to bird‑nap itThe wasps that horrified Darwin reveal evolution's one-way streetsAir holes turn silicon wafers into flat ultraviolet focusing mirrors for compact opticsHow a metabolite protects the enzyme that consumes itNew method measures microplastics in the air using an uncrewed aerial systemFuture warming events will outdo the extreme heat waves of the recent past, new study findsLight-powered method resurrects 'dead-end' compounds for drug discoveryQuantum gas microscope reveals individual atoms in first tunable three-component Hubbard systemEuropean forests need to solve two crises—but not necessarily in one placeMTG-I2 satellite delivers remarkable first images, capturing a weather view of Europe every 2.5 minutesHigh-precision timeline helps clarify an ancient magma surge in the North Cascades

Briton among six killed in 'far-right' shooting in KrakowGermans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreatVeterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham saysRoyal Family join veterans and families at Festival of RemembranceTwo seriously injured after M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles in KentAndy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretaryMy parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dyingAmbika Mod says the 'glass ceiling is always getting higher' for South Asian actors The rise of microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling ageCan the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in yearsProperty, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explainedIsrael's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming governmentThe Papers: 'Briton dies in Krakow shootings' and 'Royals honour the fallen'Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same timeThe Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?Thousands watch elaborate carnival cart processionSecondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote islandHow computer game Worms went from classroom to classic Crochet novices create cascading poppy memorialNew pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas specialDownload nowWhat Trump's Midterms Defeat Means For Everyone ElseEmma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptationMaresca's dream start turns into nightmare as title hopes hitAnother 1-0 for relentless Arsenal - but did Odegaard spare VAR blushes?Qualifying conditions borderline - but Norris and Russell hoping for more rainHutchinson beats Buatsi to win WBC light-heavyweight titleWales let themselves down despite win - Lake Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling

Why Some License Plates Have '5G' On Them (It's Not What You Think)Pixel Watch 5 Vs Fitbit Edge: Which Google Wearable Should You Buy?10 M6 MacBook Pro Alternatives (From Every Price Point)What Does A Black Road Sign With A White Diamond On It Mean?This Front-Engine Lambo Is Great Value (As Far As Vintage Italian V12 Sports Cars Go)5 Of The Highest-Rated Home Solar Power Generators On AmazonHow To Convert A Diesel Engine To Run On Natural GasHow The Dodge Viper V10 Compares To The Ram Magnum V105 Third-Party Tools That Work With DeWalt 20V Batteries5 Gaming Laptops That Outperform The PS5 Pro7 4-Cylinder Cars With More Horsepower Than A Ford Mustang EcoBoostIs Google Nest More Secure Than Ring Video Doorbells?How Far Does A 5G Cell Phone Tower Reach? It DependsNot Toyota, Not Honda: These Are The Fastest-Growing Hybrid Car Brands In 2026Massimo's Viral Mini Truck Is Selling Out, But There Are Other OptionsThe OG Honda Crossroad Wasn't Made By Honda - They Just Rebadged This Land Rover5 Anker Devices That Aren't Power Banks With Hundreds Of 5-Star Ratings4 Of The Coolest New Car Accessories At Costco In November 2026The New Apple TV 4K Makes Ethernet Standard (And It's About Time)What Does A Purple Alert Mean On The Highway?

Microsoft’s Buyout Offer Sets Its Workforce on EdgeHouse G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door BriefingWhat Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.Why the Tech Right Lost Big This WeekJeffrey Wigand, Who Blew the Whistle on Big Tobacco, Takes a Lot of CallsResearchers Identify Suspicious Activity on Kalshi and Polymarket Before Times/Siena Poll ReleaseF.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control TowersTired of Slow TikToks? This Content Creator Gives You the EndingGoogle, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for KidsOpenAI Pledges to Give Locals More Say in Data Center ProjectsParents Sue Google Over A.I. Safety Risks on School ChromebooksTech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm SweepAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: The Single-Task Gadget of Our TimesVoters Rejected A.I. in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny.Sherrod Brown’s Win in Ohio Is a Rare Loss for Crypto Under TrumpVoting Problems Cause a Surge in Misleading Fraud Claims OnlineOpenAI and Anthropic Set Up ‘War Rooms’ to Fight Disinfo About Midterm ElectionsBinance Says Hackers Plotted $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist for MonthsApple’s Profit Grows 12% Despite Component Price WorriesAre Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate.Driven by A.I. Boom, Marvell and Lumentum Announce $115 Billion MergerInside Anthropic’s Hunt for A.I. Computing PowerDeportees Turn to TikTok to Document Life Starting OverCyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101

AGOA loss is a direct hit on Western Cape exporters, warns EWCFIGHT AGAINST ORGANISED ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME CONTINUES AS PARROT HATCHLINGS ARE CARED FORNelson Mandela dayBUSINESSWOMAN AND COMPANY SENTENCED FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNSSouth Africa hosts second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZNSUSPECT IN COURT FOR FAILING TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNSStrike at Cape Town Airport results in deathA FOREIGN NATIONAL PLEADED GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO NINE YEARS DIRECT IMPRISONMENTDRIVERS LICENCE TESTING EXAMINERS AND DRIVING SCHOOL OWNERS ARRESTED FOR FRAUDCOURT CONVICT TWO SAPS MEMBERS FOR THEFTTRIO IN COURT FOR ABALONE POACHING ALLEGATIONSATTORNEY ARRESTED FOR THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERINGHealth Department confirms one more positive mpox caseHAWKS LAUNCHES A MANHUNT FOR MURDER OF A POLICE OFFICERFINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AT HELM OF NEW STATE FORENSIC CAPABILITYMODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR BANKING SECTORHIGH COURT JUDGE TO APPEAR IN COURT FOR FRAUDADVOCATE PRIYA BISESWAR APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS AT THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTREPRESERVATION ORDER GRANTED AGAINST A SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANYCOPS RESCUE TWO VICTIMS AND ARREST FOUR MENNEW REPORTING STREAM TO SHED LIGHT ON ELECTRONIC CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONSWANTED SUSPECT ARRESTEDHIT MAN ARRESTEDDIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE RECOGNISED FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTSSUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY INSTIGATING VIOLENCE