South Africa’s largest telecommunications operators have rejected the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa) draft regulations requiring biometric verification for all SIM cards. Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT), stated that while the industry supports stricter registration, Icasa’s proposal ignores a two-year collaborative effort between operators and the justice department to develop a viable industry framework.
NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31. 6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
The Philadelphia Eagles' defence sacked New York Giants quarterback J. J.
- Villeneuve teases James Bond casting at Los Angeles museum gala
- Thames Water seeks to delay £12bn in debt repayments
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The launch of a new team aimed at tackling crime in rural communities have been welcomed by Nottinghamshire farmers. In October, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that it would be bring together four officers with a dedicated focus on rural crime, to be based at Ollerton Police Station.
November 09, 2026
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Energy bill plan could use HMRC income data to target support
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November 09, 2026
Solihull Hospital has successfully performed its first robotic-assisted gynaecological cancer surgeries, utilizing advanced technology to enhance precision and patient recovery. Consultant gynaecologists Dr Ravinder Kalkat and Dr Mohan Kumar led the pioneering procedures, which aim to expand access to high-quality specialist care closer to home for women in the region.
November 09, 2026
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Law enforcement responded to a violent incident at Jamie Foxx’s annual Halloween party held at his Thousand Oaks residence on Saturday night. A man suffered a superficial neck wound, and authorities arrested a male suspect for assault with a deadly weapon while costumed attendees were evacuated from the property.
November 08, 2026
Three years after the deadly Lahaina wildfires, the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) has become a critical lifeline for survivors, providing health screenings, mental health support, and insurance connections. However, researchers Ruben Juarez and Alika Maunakea warn that the initiative is on the brink of collapse as key federal grants remain undecided and recent state funding efforts failed to pass.
November 08, 2026
The Philadelphia Union concluded their regular season with a decisive 4-1 victory over Toronto FC, securing sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The win caps a remarkable turnaround for the club, which rallied from last place in the league to an unprecedented 15-game unbeaten streak under interim head coach Ryan Richter.
November 08, 2026
Culture
Dancer and performance artist Rene Eyre is revisiting her autobiographical work, "Say A Little Prayer," for the first time in over thirty years. The updated solo performance, described as a living archive of inherited trauma and memory, will be presented at The Waiting Room in Peckham, London, on November 28, 2026.
November 08, 2026
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The London Museum has been granted a license permitting 24-hour operations as it prepares to open its newly refurbished home in Smithfield later this month. The decision follows a decade-long restoration of the historic Victorian General Market, with officials describing the project as proof of London’s status as a global cultural capital.
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) marked a milestone in UAE education by hosting the nation's largest university graduation ceremony, awarding degrees to more than 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. Simultaneously, the institution unveiled ambitious plans to expand its professional training capabilities through its In^X Education arm.
UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.
NASA announced on Saturday that SpaceX and Blue Origin are among eight companies eligible to compete for up to $10 billion in lunar delivery contracts. The agency expanded its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program at the MAX POWER aerospace expo to support the construction of a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.
November 08, 2026
Health
As Nepal’s mountains warm, disease-bearing mosquitoes are expanding their range into high-elevation areas, bringing dengue fever to densely populated regions that were previously safe. The virus has now reached 76 of the country’s 77 districts, marking a dramatic shift in the geographic footprint of insect-borne illnesses driven by climate change and rapid urbanization.
November 08, 2026
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Katy Perry has recalled a past concert moment where she told fans that her ex-husband Russell Brand 'should be in jail,' a statement that has taken on renewed significance following his recent criminal convictions. The singer made the remark during a question-and-answer session at the Blenheim Palace Festival last July, before Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Cyberattacks targeting vulnerable internet-connected refrigerators have struck blood banks in France and supermarket chains across at least 11 European countries this week. The incidents, which caused temperatures to spike and forced the disposal of vast quantities of food, underscore persistent security failures in critical infrastructure devices.
Early results from South Africa’s November 4 local elections have prompted renewed arguments that voters should judge parties primarily on competence and service delivery.
Election results in the United States and Israel have removed a short-term brake on military action against Iran while creating different political incentives for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
November 07, 2026
- South African voters report smoother local election but declining IEC trust
- UN members approve talks on treaty protocol against environmental crime
- Dolly Parton museum and Nashville hotel open after singer’s death
- Family-run West Sussex beach café prepares for first winter season
- George and Amal Clooney attend New York political-comedy reading
- CT scans reveal health and burial clues from Egypt’s Braided Lady mummy
- British buyers pay substantial premiums for period-home appearance
- Oxford faces complaints over lecturer’s classroom attire