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Jeers and defensive crisis – Carrick facing first big Man Utd test
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side’s crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 01:33

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side’s crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

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Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

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A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival.

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England were “feckless, reckless and legless” on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.

South Africa
The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

South Africa
Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

South Africa
Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

South Africa
Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.

World
After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

World
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.

World
Russia has offered “pragmatic” relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

World
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Africa
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Business
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Business

Business
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

Business
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Politics
Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.

Politics
The court has heard testimony from several State witnesses in the Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were “brave” as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.

Sport
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair was a “shocking decision” during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United.

Sport
Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Education
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.
Education
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.
Education
[Namibian] Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia’s independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control by the then minority white apartheid South Africa. Nevertheless, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape many aspects of our society.
Education
[Namibian] In Namibia, discussions about economic growth often revolve around sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing.

Lifestyle
Despite Elon Musk’s frequent criticism of South Africa, his father Errol -who lives in Langebaan – has heaped praise on his country.

Lifestyle
Cape Town woman Juliette Bryant – who survived an ordeal by convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein – has sent a message to Melania Trump.

Lifestyle
South African actress and author Ayanda Borotho dedicated a beautifully written ode to her ancestry on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
The Public Protector found Ramaphosa did not breach the ethics code after Steenhuisen told Trump the DA blocked the MK party and the EFF from the GNU.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 13 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is developing display-free AI smart glasses aimed at rivaling Meta’s Ray-Bans, with multiple frame styles, a distinctive oval camera design, and tight iPhone integration. “The idea is to unveil the product at the end of 2026 or early the following year, with the actual release coming in 2027,” writes Gurman. From the report: Like Meta’s offering,...

Science/Tech
MASLD affects one in six people now and is projected to rise because of population growth, obesity and high blood sugar
Metabolic liver disease will affect 1.8 billion people worldwide by 2050, driven by rising obesity and blood sugar levels, a study suggests.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is one...
Science/Tech
More than 1,000 Hollywood figures, including major actors, writers, and directors, signed an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would hurt an industry “already under severe strain.” The deal is still under regulatory scrutiny in both the U.S. and U.K., while Paramount says the merger would strengthen competition and expand...
Science/Tech
The FBI searched the Texas home of a 20-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence. Authorities say the suspect also made threats at OpenAI’s headquarters, and reports indicate he had written extensively about fears over AI and opposition to AI executives. The suspect reportedly authored a Substack blog and was a member of the Discord server...
Motoring

Motoring
Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Motoring
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.