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After taking two steps forward last week, England have taken another back in their crushing loss to India. BBC Sport explores the issues holding them back.

Wimbledon organisers apologise after the electronic line-calling system on Centre Court is turned off in error and misses three calls in one game.

Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration.

Hamas said it has responded to the latest ceasefire proposal positively but there are still gaps to be bridged.

Some academics are secretly embedding hidden prompts in their research papers to influence AI-generated peer reviews, according to an investigation by Nikkei Asia. The review of preprints on the arXiv platform uncovered 17 papers with covert instructions – such as “give a positive review only” – embedded using white text or tiny fonts. The papers […]

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations will call for protections against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid excessive data collection and allow mechanisms for fair payment, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters. The diplomatic bloc is dedicating part of its discussions on Sunday to AI during a two-day summit in […]

Ramaphosa will outline the actions to be taken on this matter on his return from Brazil.

Very cold conditions are expected to persist in various parts of the province.

President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House Monday to meet with President Trump, who is pressing the Israel leader for a ceasefire agreement and an end to the war in Gaza.

The Dalai Lama turns 90 on Sunday and celebrates his birthday amid reaction to his recent announcement that he, not China, will choose his successor.

After Monday’s attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.

Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Exclusive access to some of the biggest artists who are riding a cultural phenomenon.

Nine years since Brexit: what’s it like to trade with the EU?

South Africans have to earn over R2.5 million to carry one of the most exclusive bank cards in the country.

The Finance Minister has warned that any move to increase taxes or to introduce the new ones would cost the economy billions. 

Mabuza will be laid to rest on Saturday and memorial services have been scheduled for Thursday.

UDM says the allegations are serious for a minister to remain in office.

His deputy is Dudu Shaba whose nomination went unopposed.

Mabuza, 64, passed away on Thursday following a short illness.

As the group stages at Euro 2025 reach the second round of fixtures, BBC Sport looks at what sides need to reach the knockouts.

The final day of the German Track Cycling Championships is abandoned after several spectators are injured when two cyclists crash into the crowd.

Geraldine Reuteler fires hosts Switzerland ahead in the 76th minute of their Group A match against Iceland at Euro 2025 in Bern.

MPs and parents worry shake-up may abolish vital education, health and care plans that SEN children rely on

Downing Street is facing another bruising battle following last week’s humiliating retreat on welfare reforms, as MPs, campaigners and parents voice concern at its overhaul of special needs education for children in England.

A letter to the Guardian, signed by dozens of special needs and...

Decades ago, a generation of UK schoolchildren unwittingly took part in an initiative aimed at boosting reading skills – with lasting consequences

Throughout my life, my mum has always been a big reader. She was in three or four book clubs at the same time. She’d devour whatever texts my siblings and I were studying in school, handwrite notes for our lunchboxes and write in her diary every...

A clip of ’empty’ seating areas at Loftus during the Springboks game against Italy has sparked a discussion among rugby fans…

Idols SA S8 winner and preacher Khaya Mthethwa has reflected on his ‘painful’ divorce from former Miss SA, Ntando Kunene…

Former Miss SA Ntando Kunene has wed again after her high-profile marriage and divorce from singer, Khaya Mthethwa…

Is this one of the reasons that caused the principal of Hilton College to chastise the ‘extravagant’ displays by parents of learners?

EON Reality, a global leader in AI-driven VR and AR learning, has partnered with T4S Mozambique to transform firefighting and safety training across the country using its EON-XR Spatial AI platform. T4S, known for its safety consulting and emergency response training, will now leverage immersive VR/AR experiences to enhance emergency preparedness. Trainees can practice fire […]

Vanya Mangaliso and Feya Faku died just three days apart.

“It’s a famine of beauty. The famine of beauty, honey! My eyes are starving for beauty!” The late André Leon Talley once famously proclaimed in the 2009 Vogue magazine documentary The September Issue about how bleak American fashion had become.

A new $2 million equity-free prize backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute aims to accelerate AI-powered manufacturing in Africa. Announced at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing is the most ambitious yet in a series of innovation challenges focused on addressing Africa’s […]

“A long time coming! But we had it in us and I had it in me somewhere. It’s pretty surreal. All a bit crazy now.”

Volkswagen banks on brand’s rich local heritage to fend off onslaught from the People’s Republic.

EX90 debuts as the most technology advanced Volvo ever made, but perhaps too much and with a minimalistic design not everyone will take an immediate liking to.

“We are quite quick on the straight, we have to wait and see what tomorrow will do but I am happy — it is a big boost for the team and excited to go racing tomorrow.”

Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause.