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-Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
-IDF launches surprise drills in northern Israel after killing Hezbollah's military chief
-Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety
-Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip, medics say

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i review: A deceptively good deal
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good value on sale Lots of storage and RAM Aluminum chassis Cons Too expensive at MSRP GPU is very slow Dim display Our Verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is a 16-inch laptop that feels like a bargain if you can find it under $500. At under $500, this is a 4.5-star experience and... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 25 Nov 12:45am 

-DOGE Beats the Blue Chips as D.O.G.E Calls It Quits

Roald Dahl's James Bond film script on display
The manuscript of the 007 film You Only Live Twice features in a new collection at a museum. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 25 Nov 12:15am 

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations. 
© 2026 ITBrief Mon, 24 Nov 11:05pm 

-Bolsonaro seeks house arrest again after alleged monitor tampering
-Rescue boat capsized in northern Thai floods, not central province

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'It's another limit to push' - Motueka teens prepare for non-stop endurance event
Four Motueka teens will hike, bike and paddle through remote parts of Marlborough for up to nine days in the upcoming Godzone expedition race. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Mon, 24 Nov 9:25pm 

Normally $499, Visual Studio Pro is now $10
TL;DR: Right now, you can get a lifetime license to Visual Studio Pro for only $10. One of the most popular developer environments is Microsoft Visual Studio Pro. It can be expensive to get access, but right now, a lifetime license is actually on sale for $9.97 (reg. $499), but this sale will end soon. Visual... 
© 2026 PC World Mon, 24 Nov 9:05pm 

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Sports Personality of the Year set for 18 December
The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held at MediaCityUK in Salford on Thursday, 18 December. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 8:25pm 

The Papers: Reeves eyes uni fees 'raid' and business Budget warning
With Budget week upon us, speculation about what could be in the chancellor's statement dominates the papers. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 8:25pm 


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-New Uzbekistan fund will cover cotton sector BCI certification costs

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 25 Nov 1:05am 

I chose a gaming laptop instead of a desktop, and have zero regrets
I took the plunge recently and made the decision to buy a gaming laptop after years of being a dedicated tinkerer with a desktop PC tower. The change was necessitated by me being on the road a lot and needing a mobile workstation; being a gamer, I wanted something I... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 25 Nov 12:45am 

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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor". 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 10:45pm 

-Old images of captured weapons falsely shared as recent seizure
-The world's happiest animal? Meet Australia's smiling quokkas
-Katz calls for comptroller to review Zamir's Oct. 7 findings

Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release on body discovery
Police released details of a body being found before a formal identification was completed. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 24 Nov 9:35pm 

Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
Security complexity calls for frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and SonicWall solutions to build resilient defences, consolidating vendors and enhancing response. 
© 2026 ITBrief Mon, 24 Nov 9:05pm 

Popular mountain bike park closed after rider’s death
The park says their thoughts are with the rider’s family and friends. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Mon, 24 Nov 8:45pm 

-Analysis-U.S. companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump
-From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy

England's Curry a 'bully' who pushed me - Contepomi
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi calls England's Tom Curry a "bully" and says the flanker pushed him in the tunnel at Allianz Stadium. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 8:25pm 

'Salah not helping' - Rooney calls for 'big' decision
Mohamed Salah should be dropped by Arne Slot, amid Liverpool's poor form, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 8:25pm 

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 24 Nov 8:25pm 

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