SA spent R17 billion on deportations over two years: Schreiber
SA spent R17 billion on deportations over two years: Schreiber. Skip to main contentSkip to navigation00:00:0000:00:00Why Meta started losing in court – podcastKaty McQue, who has spent years reporting on Meta and the potential harms its platforms pose to children, explains the tactics being used by prosecutorsFor years, the investigative journalist Katy McQue has been reporting on the potential harms Meta’s platforms pose to children.
What happened
Schreiber says that the majority of deported foreign nationals were from Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and DRC We tested 22 hair dryers to find the best, from gentle diffusers to high-speed and travel-ready models The best hot brushes, tried and tested by our expertIn my years of reviewing beauty tech, it was upgrading my hair dryer that made the biggest difference to my routine. I used to dread hair-wash days: the chore of shampooing, conditioning and rinsing my hair, plus the time – and aching arms – spent getting it dry again.
My clunky, bargain-bucket hair dryer of seven years was weighty, deafeningly loud, and took a painstaking 20 minutes to dry my hair. 99 at DysonWhy you should trust meI’ve been reviewing beauty products for four years and have amassed a near-encyclopaedic knowledge of hair care. 99 at DysonDyson was once best known for its vacuum cleaners, but in recent years has cultivated a reputation for luxury hair styling tools. Monday was Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO Siri, where does Apple go next? – podcast Apple’s Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy Fifteen years after Steve Jobs, Tim Cook leaves a dramatically different Apple Who is John Ternus, Apple’s next CEO? skip past newsletter promotionafter newsletter promotionAI and medicine ‘Superhuman’ AI tool spots heart disease in less than 2 seconds Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests AI on the job: answering your questions about artificial intelligence in the workplaceWe’re trying something new!
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The wider TechScape ‘Scary’: how misinformation and AI hallucinations are infiltrating Australia’s parliament AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions The datacenter backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together – against big tech billionaires Explore more on these topicsTechnologyTechScape newsletterDatacenters – USSilicon ValleynewslettersShareReuse this contentMost viewedMost viewed Yet, as she explains to Annie Kelly, despite the mountain of evidence compiled by journalists, prosecutors, bereaved families and others, it has been nearly impossible to bring Meta and other social media companies to court.
Finally, in 2026, something seems to have changed. Already three landmark cases have brought Meta to trial in the US: in New Mexico, which cited Katy’s reporting on child sexual exploitation; in California, about the mental health harms to young people; and last week, an unprecedented case that Meta settled for $18bn. In all three, prosecutors seem to have found a new way to argue against Meta; an argument based not on the content it publishes, but on the very design of its platforms.
Photograph: Mike Blake/ReutersExplore more on these topicsMetaToday in FocusSocial mediaLaw (US)Digital mediaChild protectionInternet safetyChildren's techMost viewedMost viewed Skip to main contentSkip to navigation View image in fullscreenReviewThe best hair dryers for smooth, speedy styling at home – whatever your hair typeWant every day to be a good hair day? So happier days really did arrive when I switched to a new model.
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My current hair dryer uses a lightweight digital motor that’s not only far quieter, but is also powerful enough to dry my hair in just five minutes. It seems modern hair dryers have stepped up their game. Here, you’ll find the best hair dryers I’ve tested, from gentle options with diffusers for curly hair to ultra-fast models that shave significant time off your morning routine. You’ll also find expert hair-drying guidance from celebrity hairstylist Melissa Timperley.
At a glanceBest hair dryer overallHershesons The Great£235 at HershesonsBest budget hair dryerBaByliss Hydro-Fusion£59. 99 at John LewisBest hair dryer for curly hairPanasonic Nanoe Moisture+ EH NA0J£199. 99 at AmazonBest hair dryer for sensitive scalpsDyson Supersonic NuralStraight and wavy, £349. 99 at John LewisBest lightweight hair dryerElectric Head Jog Futaria£139.
What happens next
95 at AmazonBest travel hair dryerDyson Supersonic Travel£249. I’ve attended countless styling masterclasses, interviewed hair stylists, and completed a cosmetic science course where I learned exactly how hair growth, styling and care work at a cellular level. I’ve tested and reviewed about 70 hair-styling tools – including hair dryers, curlers, hot brushes, wavers and straighteners – from big-name brands and newcomers alike. And perhaps most impressively, I’ve walked away with my hair healthy and intact. How I testedView image in fullscreenEach hair dryer was tested for speed and sound levels.
Photograph: Sarah Matthews/The GuardianHaving researched the most popular brands and models, I put 22 hair dryers through their paces for this test. I also spoke to a hair stylist to find out what she looks for in a hair dryer, before cherrypicking the best 12 from my tests to include here.
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