Pope Leo is diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome
Leo was elected leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in May 2025.
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Allan Gray tips Nigerian stocks over South Korea’s Kospi
As they offer a diversification play from the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has swept markets from Wall Street to Asia.
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
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Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank
A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.
Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.
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Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.
Former UK defence chief on the global power shift investors can’t ignore
General Sir Nick Carter discusses shifting global power, US-China relations, the economic risks of conflict and the opportunities for SA.
How the Middle East conflict is reshaping the multipolar global order
As the Middle East conflict disrupts global trade and financial markets, middle powers must unite to drive diplomatic solutions in an increasingly fractured, two-tier multipolar world order.
Palestinians dream of returning home after Israel raids West Bank camps
Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in Tulkarem refugee camp and dream of returning home.
Trump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine
Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.
Treasuries climb as global stock selloff fuels haven demand
The 10-year US yield slid as much as 5 basis points to about 5.19% on Tuesday.
Counting the cost of SA’s violent unrest
Former UK defence boss on who is really in control and weaponising the world’s strategic chokepoints. The business of surviving catastrophes and the billion-rand aftermath.
China’s CXMT claims memory breakthrough ahead of Samsung, Hynix
An unsubstantiated claim that jolted stocks and reflects China’s aggressive push into a critical sphere.
Sunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of breakdown in global order
Sunak also said that technology companies are on track to become larger net issuers of long-term debt than the US government in 2027.
LVMH’s China slump threatens hopes for broader luxury recovery
Revealing that sales on the mainland dropped by double digits in the third quarter while the traditionally high-spending consumer group also pulled back overseas.
Crypto wallet tampering fallout widens as OneKey drops reseller
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks to plague the crypto industry in recent months, including the theft of more than $100m in Bitcoin from Coldcard-branded wallets made by Canada-based Coinkite.
Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.