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A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.

The Gunners, whose season was faltering a few weeks ago, will face either Bayern or PSG

The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday’s papers.

A level eight warning of destructive rain has been issued for Wednesday.

The alert predicts widespread rainfall, with a high risk of flooding expected.

Rainfall totals of between 100 and 200 mm are expected.

Temperatures are expected to improve slightly towards the weekend.

Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party – and political future – into doubt.

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, “We are just getting started”.

The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it’s unclear if this will break Iran’s grip on the key waterway.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.

India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month’s worth of meals over a weekend to save money.

Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday’s local and national elections.

Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Mabe has since stepped-aside from the ANC NEC in keeping with the party’s step-aside resolution.

The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

The UK government says it is in “discussions about supporting potential bids” to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have “created history together” and praises the atmosphere and energy of the Emirates Stadium crowd, as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years.

Watch Chris Kane’s goal in Dunfermline Athletic’s 1-0 Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final first-leg win against Arbroath.

Napoli will turn Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund’s loan into a permanent move, West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is being monitored by a number of clubs and Chelsea consider appointing Xavi Hernandez as their next manager.

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools

Strict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.

Researchers at US universities including Stanford and Duke looked at nearly 1,800 US schools where...

Former cricketer WAG Sue Duminy – the ex-wife of JP Duminy – has shown off more pics of her AfrikaBurn engagement…

Who is Mpumalanga businessman Gabriel Batista, whose remains are believed to have been found inside the belly of a crocodile?

Grammy award-winning superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter sparked pregnancy rumours at the 2026 Met Gala in New York.

Musa Khawula – currently on the run – is facing jail over being found guilty of contempt of court after failing to apologise to Julius Malema.

Pirates are away to Magesi FC in their next game on Saturday.

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OpenAI’s president wrapped his testimony on Tuesday by revealing a fiery meeting with Musk and subsequent efforts to remove several board members.

The government made an error in its diesel price calculation for May 2026, and motorists can expect to pay less than previously reported.

There are only two rear-wheel drive coupés under R1 million on sale in South Africa.

Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.