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Bitcoin Reaches New Heights: Surpassing R2. 1 million

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The cryptocurrency rose above its previous July record, briefly exceeding $124,500 before retreating.

US partners scramble for relief as Trump’s tariffs disrupt global trade

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President Donald Trump's steeper global tariffs came into effect Thursday, leaving dozens of US partners scrambling to secure relief from soaring levies that are ...

How AI is reshaping the media landscape and threatening its future

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Generative AI tools are reducing traditional online search traffic, leading to fewer visitors to news websites.

Time runs out for trade deals as Trump escalates tariff threats

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The US leader insisted Wednesday that the August 1 deadline "will not be extended" any further.

The rise of AI nudify apps and the threat of digital blackmail

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Sextortion scams targeting children are growing around the world, enabled by the rapid proliferation of "nudify" AI apps digitally strip off clothing or generate ...

Donald Trump sends new tariff letters to six countries in trade push

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US President Donald Trump has sent letters to six countries, detailing new tariff rates as part of his ongoing trade negotiations, raising concerns about international ...

Trump's July tariff deadline: What will be the potential outcomes for global economies

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Just a week before US President Donald Trump brings back high tariffs on many countries, several nations are still rushing to make last-minute deals to avoid the ...

How the matcha craze is draining Japanese tea farms

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With its deep grassy aroma, intense color and pick-me-up effects, the popularity of matcha "has grown just exponentially over the last decade, but much more so in ...

Social Media is Driving a Mental Health Crisis Among Children - NGO

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A children's NGO has shared insights on how social media impacts on teens' mental health

Nintendo's Switch 2 Sells 3. 5 million Units in Just Four Days

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Featuring a bigger screen and more processing power, the Switch 2 is an upgrade to Nintendo's blockbuster Switch console

South Africa's Coal Dependency Threatens Economy and Jobs

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South Africa's coal-dependent economy could lose billions in export revenue and thousands of jobs as more countries and companies seek carbon-free imports

UK Implements Ban on Disposable Vapes

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A ban on disposable vapes goes into effect across the UK on Sunday in a bid to protect children's health and tackle a "throwaway" culture.

China's Temu Owner PDD Holdings Sees Profit Plunge Amid Trade Tensions

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The drop came as the economic superpowers are locked in another bruising trade standoff.

Oil prices tumble on hopes for Iran nuclear deal

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Oil prices tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States was close to making a deal on Iran's nuclear programme

Transform Your Stay: Airbnb Now Offers Personal Chefs, Trainers, and Massages

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Airbnb is now offering some exclusive bookings

Koyo Kouoh: Celebrated curator of Zeitz MOCAA remembered by Italian Prime Minister

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Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh, a trailblazer in contemporary African art and the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale, died on Saturday, leaving a profound ...

Trump's tariffs: Economists warn of looming recession

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A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports into the United States.