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Ethnic rebels ready to talk

A second major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has said it is ready for Beijing-mediated talks with the junta to end more than a year of renewed fighting that has ravaged areas along the Chinese border.

Clash in South China Sea

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and \"sideswiped\" a government vessel yesterday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had \"exercised control\" over the ship.

Impeachment for S Korea's leader?

BACKLASH: OPPOSITION SUBMITS MOTION TO OUST YOON

4-day work week in bid to boost births

Tokyo - Tokyo's governor wants to introduce a four-day work-week for government staffers in the capital as part of a nationwide push to encourage parenthood.

Experts allay worries over decline in Vaal Dam level

It is not time to panic over the declining water level at Vaal Dam, although it is worrying, say water experts.

China goes square over show

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said yesterday it removed an inflight entertainment programme following a complaint about an episode from American TV show Family Guy that mentioned China's Tiananmen Square crackdown.

SAA pilots poised to go on strike over wages

South African Airways flights may be disrupted and thousands of passengers left stranded should planned industrial action by the carrier's pilot body go ahead this morning.

Sky's the limit for Saul

UNASSUMING: MAN AT NORTHERN CAPE HELM TYPE OF LEADER SA NEEDS

SA credit rating affirmed

Review by financial services firm follows recent by Fitch and S&P.

Land: most want cash

CLAIMANTS: 11.8% OF APPLICANTS TAKE LAND AND 56 040 WANT MONEY

Scores flock to polls to choose councillors

A total of 21 political parties and five independent candidates battled it out for the control of Thabazimbi local municipality in Limpopo, as thousands came out to cast their ballots in the by-elections yesterday.

Test of Swapo's grip on power

CHOOSING LEADERS: NAMIBIA ELECTS FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT IN DISPUTED ELECTIONS

Search for new way of life

Bid to prove seas can be good habitat for human growth.

Surge in contract killings as gangs recruit kids

\"Bro, I can't wait for my first dead body,\" wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps.

Pack up office, high court tells Joburg city manager

City of Joburg manager Floyd Brink has been ordered to vacate his office within 10 days, following a court ruling that deemed his appointment unlawful.

Zuma set to seize and resist

FORMER PRESIDENT 'OUT TO UNDERMINE CYRIL AND CONTROL ANC, GOVERNMENT'

Court ruling on top filmmaker's defamation case

A French appeals court was yesterday set to decide whether French-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski, pictured, owes a British actor damages after he was acquitted of allegedly defaming her when she accused him of rape.

Alcohol tax: more time to comment

BIG JUMP PROPOSED: DEADLINE EXTENDED BY 2 MONTHS

Sundowns ready to launch another bid for Adams

According to information gathered by Phakaaathi, Mamelodi Sundowns will bid again for Stellenbosch FC midfielder Jayden Adams (below) when the January transfer window opens.

Mayo finds his scoring boots with Algerian giants

Khanyisa Mayo (left) has finally found his scoring form at Algerian giants CR Belouizdad.

Campbell is showing his mettle at Belgian outfit

Shandre Campbell (right) scored another superb goal for Belgian side Club NXT as they beat France Borains 2-1 in Belgium's first division B on Sunday.

Bradman's cap set to fetch R4.7m

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman, Don Bradman, will be auctioned in Sydney today, with the tattered \"baggy green\" expected to fetch as much as $260 000 (about R4.7 million).

Blitzboks not up to scratch

After finishing sixth at the season-opening Dubai Sevens tournament last weekend, Philip Snyman and his charges will be desperate to hit back and challenge for the title at home in Cape Town this weekend.

Stormers man ruled out again

Hopes that Stormers utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (below) would anchor himself in the team were dashed following his concussion over the past weekend.

'BE YOURSELVES'

PROTEAS: MANAGEMENT STYLE IS PRODUCING RESULTS

All Max wanted was to be 'nice'

Max Verstappen (above) made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday's chaotic Qatar Grand Prix.

Head pays rich tribute to Bumrah

Sydney - India's Jasprit Bumrah (right) will go down as \"one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game\", Australia's Travis Head said yesterday, ahead of the day-night Test in Adelaide this week.

Lions hoping to sharpen claws

EPCR: DESPERATE TO REGAIN WINNING FORM IN WALES

Spurs are still in 'good shape'

Ange Postecoglou (above) insisted Tottenham are in \"good shape\" despite a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham that damaged their bid to secure a top four finish in the Premier League.

Chelsea 'not quite ready' for serious title challenge

London - Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea are not ready for a Premier League title challenge despite climbing to third place with an impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.