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Romero wouldn’t have seen red if referee ‘did his job’ – Frank
Cristian Romero would not have been sent off in Tottenham’s loss to Liverpool if referee John Brooks “did his job” properly, says Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
SUNDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2025, 01:06

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Cristian Romero would not have been sent off in Tottenham’s loss to Liverpool if referee John Brooks “did his job” properly, says Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

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Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean.

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The winner of this year’s competition is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.

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Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year.

South Africa
Police believe the weapons were headed for another province.

South Africa
Nehawu took the national department to court, seeking permanent employment for these workers.

South Africa
Egypt, through its Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has led the adoption of a United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence technologies in telecommunication development, reinforcing support for developing countries in the global digital transition. The resolution was adopted during the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025, hosted by Azerbaijan, after...

South Africa
Mozambique’s National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies is leading the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with technical support from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to guide the ethical and inclusive use of emerging technologies. The initiative was outlined by Lourino Chemane, chairman of the board of the...

World
Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.

World
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.

World
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

World
U.S. forces on Saturday stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, two American officials told The Associated Press.

Africa
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Africa
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Africa
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

Business
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.

Business
Frozen For You is expanding across South Africa, with the company offering healthy, easy-to-prepare meals for consumers.

Business
Discovery Insure has highlighted the increased risk of hijacking in the final months of the year, and has urged motorists to check their trackers.

Business
Investors are betting big on Clicks, with international investors expected to invest heavilty in the retailer.

Politics
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

Politics
The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

Politics
The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
Politics
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Sport
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokores’ first-half penalty sends the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table in win over Everton.

Sport
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is possible the club could make a January transfer window signing.

Sport
Brighton’s disappointing December run continues as they played out a goalless draw against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Sport
Armando Broja heads home a dramatic late equaliser as struggling Burnley end their seven-game losing streak by claiming a precious Premier League point at Bournemouth.
Education
An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.
Education
The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.
Education
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
Education
Officials identified a man from Portugal as the suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor. The police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Lifestyle
US YouTuber and TikTok star Salah Brooks has revealed how she was robbed in Cape Town for valuables over R160 000…

Lifestyle
From Durban’s Golden Mile to the Cape’s Garden Route: Here’s how beaches in South Africa look this festive season…

Lifestyle
Pearl Thusi’s claims about Thabo Bester has trended on social media after her tribute to DJ Warras at his memorial service went viral…

Lifestyle
A family friend of DJ Warras has accused Pearl Thusi of leading a ‘disrespectful’ tribute to the late star at his memorial service…

Entertainment
A total of R150 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 20 December 2025.

Entertainment
A total of R67 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 20 December 2025.

Entertainment
‘As part of this arrangement, the AFCON now will take place once every four years,’ said CAF president Patrice Motsepe.

Entertainment
Arsenal can retake top spot for Christmas when they visit Everton later.
Science/Tech
“Yet another distro is making the move to the KDE Plasma desktop,” writes Linux magazine. “Parrot OS, a security-focused Linux distribution, is migrating from MATE to KDE Plasma, starting with version 7.0, now available in beta.”Based on Debian 13, Parrot OS’s goal is a shift toward “modernization, focusing on clearing technical debt and future-proofing the system.” One big under-the-hood...
Science/Tech
During a search for the Brown shoogin suspect, a law enforcement press conference included a request for “Ring camera footage from residents and businesses near Brown University,” according to local news reports. But in the end it was Flock cameras according to an article in Gizmodo, after a Reddit poster described seeing “odd” behavior of someone who turned out to be the suspect:The original...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post. (Alternate URL here):The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently launched Chinese spacecraft flying through one of the most sensitive neighborhoods in space. Like any good tactical fighter, the American spacecraft, known as USA 270, approached from behind, so that the sun would be at its back,...

Science/Tech
Michaela Benthaus from Germany soared 65 miles above the Earth’s surface in 10-minute Blue Origin flight
A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers on Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.
Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus became...
Motoring
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Motoring
My brake pedal makes a strange noise, my engine fan has a mind of its own – but I still get to my destination.

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has clarified what will happen to motorists’ driving licences once the demerit point system goes live.
Health
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”
Health
The companies agreed to sell most of their drugs to Medicaid at the prices they charge in European countries and to sell drugs directly to consumers through a planned TrumpRx website.

Health
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Health
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.