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The friends dug up the 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond in central India.

Eddie Hearn has been hearing people back Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua and wonders if he is losing his mind.

“Cavalier and casual” Australia give England a helping hand with soft dismissals on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday.

Patel was convicted of the murder of his wife, Fatima, after a decade long trial.

DJ Warras, a media figure from YFM to 5FM and Live AMP, was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD.

Police made the gruesome discovery after neighbours spotted flies on the windows of the house.

Police have confirmed the incident saying the shootings.

NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.’s long interest in Venezuela’s oil industry.

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

South Africa’s corporate governance landscape has long been defined by the King Codes, with each iteration challenging organisations to re-examine what good governance means.

Sanlam has warned South African consumers to stay alert during the festive season.

Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday.

The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

Bafana Bafana are just four days away from kicking off Afcon 2025 against Angola at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

FIFA World Cup 2026 organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the tournament.

Appollis was pulled off at half-time against the Black Stars.

Not long until the 2023 semi-finalists aim to go one better at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) community is grieving after the “shocking” shooting death of the director of its plasma science and fusion center, according to officials.

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, had been shot multiple times at his home in Brookline on Monday night...

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba condemned the ‘brutal’ murder of DJ Warras on Tuesday 16 December: ‘No regard for human life.’

Police are probing the murder of TV host and DJ Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, after he was shot dead in Johannesburg CBD.

The JMPD’s clampdown on motorists driving under the influence of alcohol has seen a great number of arrests during the festive season.

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana revealed how his relationship with his father deteriorated due to financial issues.

Ipi Tombe arguably achieved more and overcame bigger challenges than quite a few male superstars she gets unfavourably compared with.

The man was fatally wounded at Maydon Wharf.

ActionSA North West leader Kwena Mangope was asked to resign by Herman Mashaba but the former has defended his actions.

X has sued a start-up seeking to cancel X’s Twitter trademarks so it can “bring Twitter back” as a new social network.

Airtel Africa will roll out Starlink direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 markets from 2026.

As investors search for the best cryptocurrency to buy right now amid tightening regulations and market uncertainty, global financial regulators are intensifying their focus on stablecoins.  These digital assets are becoming increasingly embedded in cross-border payments and global settlement infrastructure. This shift directly benefits Digitap ($TAP), a compliant infrastructure-first...

Launch event of MTN Zambia’s 4G Cloud Smartphone solution in Lusaka MTN Zambia launched the world’s first 4G Cloud Smartphone solution, marking a major step forward in addressing digital inclusion challenges across the country. The new service integrates affordable Alola smartphones (device), high-quality 4G network (network), and the AppJoy cloud ecosystem (cloud), delivering a “low-cost,

Waterlogged roads, when combined with the increased traffic of the festive season, are likely to result in roads deteriorating more rapidly.

The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.