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An emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The O2.

Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.

England start their T20 World Cup campaign on 12 June with question marks surrounding their batting line-up, with veteran Heather Knight’s form in the spotlight.

Cricket from Chelmsford as England play India in the first of three T20 matches.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for urgent parole reforms.

BMA says over 50 corrupt officials have been dismissed over non-compliance.

Police have confirmed that no one was injured following an explosion at Menlyn Mall.

Police say the victims were entering the Blue Valley Golf Country Estate when they were shot at.

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

Do new strikes affect a potential deal to end the war with Iran? NPR’s Scott Detrow breaks it down with NPR International Correspondent Aya Batrawy and NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman.

President Trump is pushing Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel, as part of an end to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Experts call that unrealistic.

French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

While food inflation in South Africa is easing, the latest Braai Index shows that prices are still rising, taking a bruising from high energy prices.

The ANC Women’s League is expected to remove its president as internal tension rises over the party’s harsh treatment of women compared with how they treat the men

The Commission, which has been on a two-week break, returns on Monday.

Speaker Thoko Didiza, says Parliament must be more rigorous in lawmaking.

Mokoena-Zondi was arrested in the early hours of the morning on allegations of fraud.

World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League with a 11-10 success in one of the competition’s greatest finals.

World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League with a 11-10 success in one of the competition’s greatest finals.

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia put on 126 for the third wicket to set up a 38-run victory over England in the opening women’s T20 at Chelmsford.

England are outplayed by India in the first T20 at Chelmsford, suffering a 38-run defeat.

Colleges and placements can help the 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds who aren’t earning or learning. But what they need most is work

For a few days at least, political attention is focused on young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (known as Neets). A report from the commission led by Alan Milburn, a former health secretary, shines a bright light on a group that...

Oh Schucks! Comedian and TV prankster Leon Schuster has appeared in good health and seemingly busy on a new project…

Nonku Williams shared her virtual lift results and opened up about her recovery journey after the cosmetic procedure.

Postbank warns millions of South Africans that they are unknowingly weeks away from losing access to their SASSA social grant payments.

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Victim impact statements and expert medical evidence played a central role in securing a lengthy prison sentence against the delicensed midwife.

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

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Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King’s College Hospital in south London.

Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.