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Judge declares another mistrial on Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 19:47

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It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

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Billy Stokoe is detained for causing the death by dangerous driving of Gloria Stephenson.
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A young man dressed in clothing carrying a seemingly intentional but confusing message entered the renowned heritage church in Braamfontein on Thursday, 14 May, and violently desecrated its most sacred altar, while screaming religious profanities at congregants.

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Israel’s prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

South Africa
The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

South Africa
State maintains Sindane was attempting to flee, but eventually had no choice but to surrender.

South Africa
Chaskalson presented evidence indicating that Mogotsi was never an undercover agent

South Africa
The municipality says the water complies with quality and safety standards.

World
Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

World
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

World
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

World
The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.

Africa
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Business
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Business
It’s the jury’s turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Business
South Africans are buying homes worth up to R15 million in a small West Coast town in the Western Cape.

Politics
Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

Politics
MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

Politics
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Politics
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Sport
Jonas Vingegaard puts on an impressive ride to win stage seven of the Giro d’Italia and complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories.

Sport
India’s Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team.

Sport
MMA legend Ronda Rousey speaks to BBC Sport on her future as a promoter, opinions on the UFC and her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.

Sport
In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Mr Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢ 400 million contract for the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment for the new teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has launched an environmental sustainability and beautification initiative aimed at transforming the facility into a serene, patient-friendly and globally competitive healthcare centre.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The announcement that government has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 senior high schools (SHSs) under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project is, without doubt, a significant moment for Ghana’s education sector.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Tributes came pouring in for Gqeberha performer, teacher and animal lover Linda-Louise Swain, who has sadly died at the age of 67.

Lifestyle
Residents and beachgoers in Jeffreys Bay have been urged to remain alert after several dead venomous snakes were discovered along the coastline.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Psalm West is the youngest of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children.

Entertainment
The show airs on Thursday at 7pm on S3.

Entertainment
Forensic report cites non-adherence in procurement and contract management. Board chair vows recovery of every rand and accountability for all.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Entertainment
Latest variant of the “regular” Bolero is a step down in segment aimed at city usage.

Science/Tech
The LA mayoral candidate and former reality TV star is fueling his campaign with fears about an ultra-potent meth. Experts say it’s drug war propaganda.

Science/Tech
In the past, many believed that investing required a large amount of capital. However, in recent years, more and more ordinary users have realized that small amounts of capital can also participate in the market. What truly matters is not how much money you invest initially, but whether you can find a suitable approach and […]

Science/Tech
OpenAI is once again reorganizing its executive ranks as part of its effort to unify ChatGPT and Codex into one core product experience.
Science/Tech
ArXiv says it will ban authors for one year if they submit papers containing AI-generated slop, such as hallucinated citations, placeholder text, or chatbot meta-comments left in the manuscript. “If generative AI tools generate inappropriate language, plagiarized content, biased content, errors, mistakes, incorrect references, or misleading content, and that output is included in scientific...

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

Motoring
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Motoring
Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Motoring
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.
Health
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

Health
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

Health
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
Health
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.