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South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships

South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships

South Africa’s creator economy is expanding into podcasts, events and commerce as industry figures call for collective bargaining and wider digital access.

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East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras

East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras

East Midlands Railway will operate a sharply reduced timetable during RMT strikes on August 30 and 31, with London St Pancras services expected to be very busy.

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British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.

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Six treated after sign falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex

Six treated after sign falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex

Emergency teams treated six people after a sign reportedly fell at Big Church Festival near Steyning, prompting organisers to halt the day’s programme.

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From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations

From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations

Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.

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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII

Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII

Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.

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Motorola September 2026 Deals: Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra and Moto G

Motorola September 2026 Deals: Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra and Moto G

Motorola is offering significant savings on its smartphone lineup for September 2026, with discounts reaching $700 on flagship devices like the Razr Ultra. Shoppers can access automatic price reductions on budget-friendly Moto G models, bundle incentives including free smartwatches and headphones, and a dedicated 10% discount for verified military personnel.

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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.

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Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a regional bloc seeking to be a counter-influence to the West.

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Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top prize Friday at the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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