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Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
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The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

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The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.
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Foods like citrus, garlic, root veggies, greens, and baobab can boost immunity this winter

South Africa
NPA says it will re-enroll the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda Sibanyoni.

South Africa
The case has been postponed to the 3rd of June for judgment in the High Court in Johannesburg.

South Africa
Farmers say that stray buffaloes from the park graze with their livestock, leading to FMD spread

South Africa
Two-year-old Omphile Sithole went missing earlier this month.
World
Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

World
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

World
San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

World
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

Africa
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Africa
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Business
These are the salaries needed to send your child to the most expensive and best-performing private schools in the country.

Business
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a “rich island like Jersey”.

Business
Famous Brands has reported strong results for its 2026 financial year, with its executives getting paid handsomely for the food service franchisor’s performance.
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Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Politics
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Sport
Wigan Warriors make a sweeping 10 changes to their matchday squad for Thursday’s match against Challenge Cup final opponents Hull KR.

Sport
TNT Sports has decided not to provide a free-to-air option to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

Sport
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester City will have on the Premier League.

Sport
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) bans Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.
Education
Poison ivy. The best ketchups. And Alex Cooper is pregnant.

Education
Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers
The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.
Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...
Education
[Leadership] A women group, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the 2026 edition of the RoboGirls with Their Ally Boys Training and Competition in Abuja.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates to remain patient as it has yet to activate the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips.
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Entertainment
Perfect for family dinners or cosy nights in, this stew is both nutritious and satisfying, offering a delicious blend of protein, fibre and spices that warms you from the inside out.

Entertainment
Mamabolo also serves as an executive producer on the project.

Entertainment
The 2027 AFCON is set to take place from June 19 to July 17 next year in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Entertainment
Retang Phaahla said they were looking for natural resources that could uplift the community and create jobs.
Science/Tech
As part of the reconciliation bill, the senators have allocated $108 million over three years to add nearly 200 specialists at the Department of Homeland Security.
Science/Tech
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Science/Tech
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.
Science/Tech
There are serious questions about the DDoS attacks that have been mounted against South African hosting companies in recent days.
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Health
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.
Health
The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.
Health
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.