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Police admit overstating Maccabi fan ban evidence
West Midlands Police also says it would have cost more than £5m to police the match without the ban.

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Teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old
A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after the teenager died in Guildford.
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South Africa
Phala Phala theft case adjourned at Modimolle court to next month
Trial adjourned to next month as defense lawyer Koena Matlala wraps cross-exam of cellphone analyst.

South Africa
Lenient Malema sentence would undermine rule of law: Analyst
The case has been adjourned to the 15th and 16th of April.

South Africa
Mossel Bay promises year-long water supply despite low rainfall
Despite drought across the Garden Route and Karoo, Mossel Bay expects a year of water based on usage

South Africa
Health Dept assures public of uninterrupted HIV medicine supply
The department emphasised that it would not allow the country to run out of ARVs.

World
An Israeli tech investor reflects on the war in Gaza
Many Palestinians are skeptical of President Trump’s peacemaking efforts as they try to emerge from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. But Israeli business leaders like what they hear.

World
At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.

World
Danish PM in Greenland for ‘show of support’ after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it.

World
Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Business

Business
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
Business

Politics
NPA will argue for a prison sentence to be imposed against Malema
Malema, however, says he remains even more committed to fight this case.

Politics
Malema firearm case pre-sentencing hearing postponed to April
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Malema firearm case postponed to April for closing arguments
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Asbestos trial is a chance for the truth to emerge: Moroadi Cholota
Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Sport
GB’s Brookes wins slopestyle gold at X Games
Great Britain’s Mia Brookes wins gold in the women’s snowboard slopestyle competition at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

Sport
Evans holds second as Armstrong falls back in WRC
Elfyn Evans holds second place at Rallye Monte Carlo after a dramatic Friday in the World Rally Championship, while Jon Armstrong slips to sixth position.

Sport
England fans’ World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate
Did Fifa president Gianni Infantino lean into stereotypes about England fans being arrested at the World Cup?

Sport
Why La Liga title race is back on
A slip from Barcelona and a resurgent Real Madrid means the title race is back on in La Liga.
Education
Couple Receive $200,000 Settlement After ‘Pungent’ Indian Food Complaint
The University of Colorado, Boulder, denied liability in the civil rights lawsuit, which the couple filed after a comment about a dish that one of them was heating in an office microwave.
Education
Nigeria: Benue Gov Distributes Learning Materials to Schools
[Daily Trust] Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state.
Education
Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.
Education
Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger
[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion.

Lifestyle
Dua Lipa wines and dines in Cape Town [photos]
British pop star Dua Lipa has spent a week enjoying the beauty of Cape Town. Take a look inside her travel diary…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee breaks silence on ConCourt ruling: ‘This could get me in trouble’
DJ Black Coffee has broken his silence on the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling and what it means for his divorce judgement appeal…

Lifestyle
‘Hands off Malema’: EFF leader gets support from German activists
A group of German activists showed their support to EFF leader Julius Malema who made his pre-sentencing appearance in court on Friday.

Lifestyle
NEW recycling collection days for Cape Town’s northern suburbs
Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.

Entertainment
Sundowns held to frustrating draw by Al-Hilal
The visitors were reduced to 10 men late on when Emmanuel Flomo was shown a straight red card.

Entertainment
Inquest into the deaths of the PEBCO Three postponed
The case marks a renewed attempt to uncover the truth behind one of apartheid’s most notorious disappearances.

Entertainment
Sunrisers coast into SA20 final with crushing win over Royals
The Eastern Cape side will face the Pretoria Capitals in the trophy decider on Sunday.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 23 January 2026
R11 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 23 January 2026.

Science/Tech
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
Science/Tech
Toilet Maker Toto’s Shares Get Unlikely Boost From AI Rush
An anonymous reader shares a report: Shares of Japanese toilet maker Toto gained the most in five years after booming memory demand excited expectations of growth in its little-known chipmaking materials operations. The stock surged as much as 11%, its steepest rise since February 2021, after Goldman Sachs analysts said Toto’s electrostatic chucks used in NAND chipmaking will likely benefit...
Science/Tech
The Great Graduate Job Drought
Global hiring remains 20% below pre-pandemic levels and job switching has hit a 10-year low, according to a LinkedIn report, and new university graduates are bearing the brunt of a labor market that increasingly favors experienced candidates over fresh talent. In the UK, the Institute of Student Employers found that graduate hiring fell 8% in the last academic year and employers now receive 140...

Science/Tech
How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.

Motoring
Good news for motorists caught speeding, an airline halts flights to a South African airport, and a new Suzuki SUV
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Major airport breaks record with 11 million passengers
This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Motoring
Wake-up call for children’s transport safety in South Africa
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

Motoring
Make TopAuto part of your marketing strategy in 2026
At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitals
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.