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Fidelity ADT warns South Africans of increasing smartphone and car theft at shopping malls. Criminals target distracted individuals with tactics like cellphone snatching and remote car jamming. Security group emphasizes vigilance and awareness to prevent attacks. Group Head of Marketing advises staying alert and avoiding distractions while in public spaces to avoid falling victim to theft.

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the Guardian

The UN condemns reports of entire families killed in north-west Syria amid clashes between security forces and Assad loyalists, resulting in the country’s highest death toll since 2011. UN calls for investigations and accountability for perpetrators. Fighting escalated after regime loyalists ambushed security forces, leading to revenge attacks on civilians. Syrian government seeks reinforcements to crush the rebellion.

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Sport

Bruno Fernandes scores for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Declan Rice’s equalizer denies United boss Ruben Amorim a win. Arsenal’s title challenge takes a hit, sitting 15 points behind Liverpool. Mikel Arteta marks his 200th Premier League match as manager.

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Gulf News

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost successfully lands on the Moon, marking a breakthrough in lunar exploration. The event highlights the growing trend of private companies in space travel and the potential for a lunar economy. This achievement signifies a significant step forward in commercial lunar missions and showcases the increasing role of private industry in deep-space exploration.

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Express.co.uk

Franschhoek, a small town in South Africa’s Western Cape, is gaining recognition for its stunning vineyards reminiscent of those in France. Established by French Huguenots in 1688, the area is now known as South Africa’s ‘food and wine capital’, attracting visitors with its picturesque landscapes and rich winemaking traditions.

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Express.co.uk

Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, is West Africa’s richest city with 4,200 millionaires and two billionaires. It is the fifth wealthiest city in Africa, housing major companies like the Dangote Group. Despite a decline in the millionaire population by 48% from 2013 to 2023, Lagos remains a hub for wealth in Africa due to factors like currency depreciation and underperforming stock markets.

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Apple Newsroom

Apple unveils M3 Ultra chip, boasting 2.6x performance of M1 Ultra, Thunderbolt 5, and over half a terabyte of unified memory. Features 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, double Neural Engine cores, and innovative UltraFusion packaging. Designed for high-performance applications, M3 Ultra sets new benchmarks for Mac Studio users.

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Yahoo News

A new study suggests that the ‘silent’ X chromosome in female brains can be ‘awakened’ as they age, impacting learning and memory. This discovery may explain why women live longer and experience slower cognitive decline than men. Research from UCSF indicates that the reactivation of the X chromosome in females could play a role in preserving cognitive function in later life.

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The South African

Former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel appears to have split from fiancé Michale Hoffman, deleting all their photos on Instagram. The beauty queen, who had a messy divorce from ex-husband Orin Roesstorff, got engaged to Hoffman last year. The timing of the breakup is uncertain, but Hoffman’s last Instagram post with Henkel was in December.

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