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EU hails Hungary’s ‘wind of change’ and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
The deal is a significant boost for Hungary’s leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.
FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026, 23:06

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The deal is a significant boost for Hungary’s leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

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Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

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Novak Djokovic’s wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

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Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

South Africa
The maintenance work started Friday and is expected to continue until Tuesday.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over title deeds in the North West.

South Africa
Woolworths says the Preller Square branch remains closed while an investigation is under way.

South Africa
Different areas across the city are set to experience low pressure to no water during maintenance.

World
There have been hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides of the war in Ukraine, and by some estimates more than 80% are now caused by drones. It’s changed the nature of battlefield medicine.

World
On paper, there are ceasefires in place between Israel and the US in Iran, and also in Lebanon, Gaza. On the ground, fighting goes on.

World
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

World
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Africa
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Africa
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Business
The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
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Politics
The party asserts that the chairperson of the Impeachment Committee should be someone neutral.

Politics
The meeting aims ways to change the difficult living conditions of the poor and the working class.

Politics
Mbalula appealed to members to engage party stalwarts.

Politics
The meeting is called to rebuild unity of the working class and the poor

Sport
Manchester United interested in AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, while Manchester City face a fight to keep both Josko Gvardiol and Tijjani Reijnders.

Sport
Birmingham Panthers gain a convincing 67-43 away win over Leeds Rhinos to avoid finishing bottom of the Netball Super League.

Sport
Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their “smear campaign” in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

Sport
Lyle Foster endured a difficult night as the striker missed a penalty against Nicaragua, prompting fierce criticism from Bafana supporters.
Education
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
Education
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Education
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.

Lifestyle
Many South Africans on social media have threatened to boycott Brian McKnight’s concert over the drama surrounding his personal life.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
While South Africans accuse SASSA of paying ‘ghost beneficiaries’, a Gauteng mother walks 20km only to have her legitimate grant rejected.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘They were very negative, and it was very difficult,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Lyle Foster misses a penalty as Bafana fail to impress.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 29 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

Science/Tech
The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.
Science/Tech
Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Thursday’s rocket explosion on a launchpad creates a major setback.

Science/Tech
Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.
Motoring
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Health
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Health
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Health
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.

Health
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.