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Tony Hudgell, who lost both legs after being assaulted, welcomes plans for a child cruelty register.

Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.

England’s win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises

The victim was raped by her brother at night while was sleeping.

The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect’s ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the “ick”.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

London Pulse show a “no-mercy mindset” as they get their Netball Super League title defence off to a winning start with a 56-51 victory over Manchester Thunder at the Copper Box Arena.

Manchester City and Manchester United want Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Inter Milan could revisit interest in Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, plus more.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is hauled to the ground by a pitch invader during Inter Miami’s friendly in Puerto Rico.

Cardiff boost their URC play-off bid by ending champions Leinster’s 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park.

Twenty years after her shock passing, mystery still clouds the death of talented R&B singer Tsakani ‘TK’ Mhinga…

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

Did you know that you can legally claim sibling maintenance if you are unable to pay for your living expenses? Here’s how…

Tired of renting and looking to become a homeowner? Here’s how much you need to earn to buy an ‘average’ house in Cape Town…

The aunt’s partner and accomplice was fatally wounded while trying to evade arrest.

Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.

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With spring just around the corner, now’s the smart time to snag an electric scooter.

President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.

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

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.