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Months after Russia reportedly accused a Ukrainian Antarctic marine biologist of undermining its banned access to oil and gas at the bottom of the world, the case against Leonid Pshenichnov in Crimea has ‘narrowed’.

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A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

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President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed’s building.
South Africa
Importance of the media sector highlighted at North West Summit
The role of the media in society remains vital, with the government continuing its work to ensure a free, independent, and thriving media sector, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong said.Morolong said the media landscape today is very different from what confronted the country in 1994.In his closing...

South Africa
Advocate Anton Ackerman faced cross examination by the TRC Inquiry’s evidence leader on Friday

South Africa
The trio were also found guilty of fraud and immigration violations.

South Africa
High traffic volumes are expected on major routes, including the N1, N3 and N12.

World
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

World
Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

World
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

World
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

Africa
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Africa
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Africa
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Africa
William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Business
Statistics Jersey says there have been “sharp increases” in some energy prices.

Business
South Africa’s equity market started 2026 on strong footing, but the war in Iran erased many of the early gains in the South African equity market.
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Business
Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

Politics
The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

Politics
The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Politics
Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

Sport
BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.

Sport
Former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton reveals he was treated for prostate cancer last year.

Sport
Three teams separated by three points with just five games to go. After an epic season, the Scottish Premiership split is finally here.

Sport
York City boss Stuart Maynard calls his side’s final day National League title decider at Rochdale “one of the biggest games in the English football pyramid.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina Njeri has criticised the government’s spending priorities, questioning the allocation of billions to State House operations while the education sector faces persistent funding challenges.
Education
[Premium Times] The 59-year-old made the comparison while highlighting his country’s human capital.
Education
[Vanguard] A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop.
Education
[Vanguard] There is an image, increasingly becoming familiar in our university system, that should give us pause: a postgraduate candidate arrives for a thesis defence with not only a bound dissertation, but also a cooler laden with food and drinks for the examiners.

Lifestyle
Kalk Bay eatery Olympia Café and Bakery has announced a change to its pet policy, indicating that dogs are no longer be allowed.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in China showed some of the latest automotive innovations from a range of manufacturers.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 25 April 2026.

Entertainment
“We approach this derby with a lot of humility, not thinking too much about the result of the previous derby,” said Ouaddou,

Entertainment
‘We need to show something to our fans,’ he said.

Science/Tech
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

Science/Tech
Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI. It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.

Science/Tech
A sound policy reform has become politically radioactive – because Elon Musk is the one who most obviously benefits.
Science/Tech
John Ternus will face many of the same issues that Tim Cook has grappled with for years.

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

Motoring
Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

Motoring
A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

Motoring
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Health
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.
Health
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.

Health
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
Health
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.