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UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
SATURDAY, 11 APRIL 2026, 01:04

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

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China’s Li Haotong didn’t think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness – then moved into contention for the Green Jacket.

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Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice, as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.

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His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Eskom for its consistent improvement in electricity production

South Africa
The Mangaung Metro has appointed a team to investigate allegations against a school principal

South Africa
The police station has been standing unused for over 20 years and is now a crime hotspot.

South Africa
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says they are continuing their search for lions on the loose

World
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted the head of Taiwan’s largest opposition party in Beijing on Friday — the first such meeting in nearly a decade.

World
Northern Israeli communities want support from Netanyahu to not include the Lebanon war in the cease-fire talks with Iran. Many say they want Israel to finish the fight against Hezbollah militants.

World
She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

World
Officials say attackers opened fire at a picnic spot near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.

Africa
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Africa
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Africa
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Business
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

Business
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Business

Business
The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

Politics
More than 2000 delegates are expected to attend the DA’s federal congress, this weekend

Politics
The matter relates to an incident which happened in the run-up to the 2024 national polls.

Politics
Nxesi says engagement within the alliance should remain disciplined despite differing views.

Politics
Ramaphosa says he will make a determination once he has received a full report on the two matters.

Sport
Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.

Sport
Augsburg’s Alexis Claude-Maurice misses a late penalty in an eventful draw with UEFA Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim.

Sport
Tommy Fleetwood moves to six-under after picking up an eagle on the 15th hole on day two of the 2026 Masters in Augusta.

Sport
Tottenham in pole position to sign Andy Robertson, Manchester City in talks for Morten Hjulmand, Arsenal monitoring Anthony Gordon and Kees Smit attracting Premier League interest.
Education
[Nile Post] Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, Makerere’s Dean of Students, has made a reasonable and responsible decision in enforcing the 2022 Guild Statute to keep guild campaigns virtual. I support her position, and here is why.
Education
[Nile Post] The government has been called upon to invest more resources in students developing innovations in science and technology, to help them grow their ideas and contribute to national development.
Education
[New Era] Katima Mulilo — Learners from three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South resumed classes on Tuesday after being successfully relocated to higher ground.
Education
[263Chat] A 19-year-old Form Six student from St James Zongoro High School in Mutasa has appeared in court accused of stealing more than US$3 000 from his school’s administration office, allegedly to buy a car.

Lifestyle
The inquest of Anele Tembe – the fiancée of the late rapper AKA – will finally be heard, five years after her mysterious death…

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson underwent extensive surgery to remove multiple skin cancer growths…

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives’ couple Mel and Peet Viljoen appeared in court remotely – from separate ICE detention centres – on charges of theft.

Lifestyle
Seasoned broadcaster Linda Sibiya reflects on the remarkable support he received from his colleagues during a radio hiatus.

Entertainment
A confrontation that began with questions about initiation school ended in a fatal assault and lengthy prison sentence.

Entertainment
The result left the Buccaneers second with 55 points, one point behind Sundowns.

Entertainment
R89 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 10 April 2026.

Entertainment
A total of R175 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 10 April 2026.
Science/Tech
Bruce66423 shares a report from the Guardian: The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law that permits big tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation on their platforms, creating a legal gap that child safety experts say will lead to crimes going undetected. The law, which was a carve-out of the EU Privacy Act, was put in place in 2021 as a temporary measure allowing...
Science/Tech
Microsoft has started stripping Copilot branding out of Notepad in Windows 11, replacing the old Copilot menu with a more generic “writing tools” label. The AI features themselves aren’t going away, but Microsoft seems to be backing off the heavy-handed Copilot branding and extra entry points. Windows Central reports: As promised, Microsoft is now beginning its effort to reduce and remove...

Science/Tech
Relacorilant, typically used to treat Cushing’s syndrome, could improve outcomes in platinum-resistant cases
A drug originally used to treat a rare disease could extend the lives of patients with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer, according to a clinical trial.
Platinum-resistant ovarian cancer occurs when the disease progresses within six months of starting platinum-based chemotherapy. This...

Science/Tech
Follow the latest updates as astronauts prepare for fiery re-entry in Earth’s atmosphere after 10-day mission to fly around the moon
Artemis II crew to end record-setting mission with splashdown
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The splashdown of the Orion capsule will follow a precise timeline through the afternoon and evening on Friday.
Nasa says the scheduled splashdown time of 5.07pm...

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
The South African National Space Agency has been a key component of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon.

Motoring
These were the top 20 best-selling cars in South Africa in March 2026.

Motoring
Citroën’s all-new C3 panel van is its cheapest offering in South Africa.

Health
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Health
Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
Health
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
Health
A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.