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President Donald Trump warned of more U.S. strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed, despite Nigeria’s denial of systematic persecution.

The US dollar suffered one of its worst years in 2025 as investors increasingly hedged currency risk amid fiscal, policy and geopolitical concerns, signalling a possible long-term decline.

Areas of the Eastern and Western Cape are facing rampant veld fires, causing evacuations, home destruction, and power outages. 

Umalusi holds a media briefing to pronounce on the 2025 national examination results

Russian media said the Oreshnik targeted a huge underground natural gas storage in Ukraine’s western Lviv region. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kyiv overnight.

Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning, despite Iran’s theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Anchor Capital’s Sean Culverwell has backed KAL Goup following the strong performance of its forecourt-focused subsidiary PEG.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 9 January 2026.

Amid the ongoing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, the Police Minister says that over R25 million has been paid to suspended officers.

NFP to hold media briefing to address the party’s position regarding its participation in KZN GPU

Minister Siviwe Gwarube set to brief the media to outline measures to tighten matric exam security

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

BBC Sport NI looks at some of the main talking points for this weekend’s fifth round ties in the Irish Cup.

BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at the way Liam Rosenior will set up his Chelsea team before his first game in charge.

What is Liam Rosenior’s style of play and how might his Chelsea side shape up tactically?

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has suffered a devastating loss with toddler son’s death.

Fans are asking Rachel John to ‘show the captain’ Siya Kolisi while the pair are on ‘baecation’ in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Take a look…

Resellers cannot recover bulk cost, turn to court for help.

Outa says too many concerning decisions have been taken by the roads agency and if investigators scratch they will find ‘a lot more irregularities’ than Sanral wants to admit

A war-of-words has erupted between Kaizer Chiefs legend Jabu Mahlangu and former Orlando Pirates maestro Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi over whether…

The Lions and Cheetahs won three matches between them last year. This year they are both winless half way through the pool stage.

The State IT Agency outlines expected areas of focus for incoming managing director Magatho Mello when he assumes his post on 1 April.

For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025. It was equivalent to the energy it would take to boil 2 billion Olympic swimming pools.

The world’s richest man renewed his criticism of South Africa’s BEE laws in a series of posts on X.

Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.