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On the pitch, South Africa made history reaching a first Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final thanks to pool-stage victories over Brazil and Italy.The Women’s Boks lost all three of their games at the 2021 edition of the tournament, having missed the 2017 finals altogether.Their struggles are a contrast to South Africa’s men, who are record four-time Rugby World Cup winners.”I think the tide has turned and we’ve garnered so much momentum, which hopefully will lead into the right direction – being that women should become a fully professional entity in South Africa,” Latsha said.”I think brands and businesses are starting…

This is a huge moment for Brazil.Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup and leading an armed criminal group after losing the last election, which culminated in his supporters attacking government buildings.He now faces a lengthy prison sentence, after Brazil’s Supreme Court reached the majority of three votes needed to find him guilty.For years, Bolsonaro has fiercely divided the country into those who love him and those who hate him.His supporters, who include President Donald Trump, have described the trial as political persecution. Trump used it as an excuse to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil.His critics have…

Pumza FihlaniSouthern Africa correspondent, JohannesburgGallo Images via Getty ImagesThabo Bester was dubbed the “Facebook rapist” as he lured his victims through the siteOne of South Africa’s most notorious rapists and murderers, Thabo Bester, has taken court action to block Netflix from broadcasting a documentary about his life – including how he allegedly faked his death and escaped from prison.His lawyers argued that Beauty and the Bester was defamatory, but the streaming giant defended its plan to release the three-part investigation. Bester’s partner, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, features in the documentary, having allegedly helped him escape. She is part of the…

Today, Ethiopia reached a remarkable milestone in its extensive history as it inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The completion of the GERD will signify a new chapter for Ethiopia and, more broadly, for Africa, offering vast economic prospects. This dam is the culmination of years of unwavering dedication from the Ethiopian government and its populace, representing a self-sufficient development initiative. Since its establishment 14 years ago, it has been clear that the dam would be built and financed by Ethiopian citizens, both domestically and internationally, without any external financial assistance. This goal has already been realized, which is…

A trove of internal documents leaked from a little-known Chinese company has pulled back the curtain on how digital censorship tools are being marketed and exported globally. Geedge Networks sells what amounts to a commercialized “Great Firewall” to at least four countries, including Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Myanmar. The groundbreaking leak shows in granular detail the capabilities this company has to monitor, intercept, and hack internet traffic. Researchers who examined the files described it as “digital authoritarianism as a service.”But I want to focus on another thing the documents demonstrate: While people often look at China’s Great Firewall as a…

An accidental explosion caused by a gas tanker killed at least four people and injured at least 90 more in Mexico City.

A third season of the award-winning drama series Big Little Lies is now in development.According to Deadline, Francesca Sloane has been tapped to write the first episode and she will also act as executive producer alongside series creator David E Kelley. Sloane is best known for co-creating Amazon’s Mr and Mrs Smith series with Donald Glover. Her credits also include writing for Atlanta and Fargo.The news comes on the same day that Deadline also reported an indefinite delay to the second season of Mr and Mrs Smith which had been supposed to star Anora’s Mark Eydelshteyn and the Yellowjackets actor…

Few legal arenas affect people as personally as family law. In Dallas, clients entering the system often describe feeling overwhelmed by three things: unpredictable costs, long timelines, and the emotional strain of navigating sensitive matters like custody or divorce. Legal retainers can deplete savings before a case even begins, and communication with traditional firms frequently leaves clients in the dark. They’re unsure of where their case stands or what the next bill will look like. According to a recent Investopedia report, the average cost of a contested divorce in the U.S. can range from $7,000 to $23,000, often exacerbated by…

Andrea AdelsonSep 11, 2025, 07:00 AM ETClose ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.TAMPA, Fla. — USF coach Alex Golesh repeated the same thing after both of his team’s first two wins — a stunning blowout in the season opener against Boise State, and another shocker last weekend against Florida — “This ain’t the same ol’ South Florida, my brother!”The 2-0 Bulls are ranked for the first time since 2018, notched the first win in school history over the Gators and are an early favorite to win the Group of 5 automatic berth into the…

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) civil rights division claims that the company and its drivers “routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including individuals who travel with service animals or who use stowable wheelchairs.” Uber is also accused of charging extra fees on riders who need special accommodations, including cancellation fees when service is denied. These actions and others listed in the complaint violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the DOJ.…