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Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

Emma Raducanu digs deep to secure a gritty win over Oleksandra Oliynykova and reach her first final since her 2021 US Open triumph.

The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become “a champion in Milan.”

The Swartruggens Dam is full and currently overflowing

Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.

At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.

Intelligence experts believe south-west France’s proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.

Nazar Daletskyi’s relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

YouTube’s total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.  

A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.

Relebohile Mofokeng is hitting form at the right time for Orlando Pirates especially with the World Cup just four months away.

Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.

Wales aim to give their beleaguered fans something to cheer in their Six Nations opener against England.

Orlando Pirates will face Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the Nedban Cup round of 32 in Durban this weekend.

Teachers, Ofsted and unions will study how new report cards affect school leaders’ wellbeing.

The City of Cape Town has disputed viral memes depicting its R114 million N2 wall project as separating rich and poor communities.

‘Ujajola 9/9’ presenter, Jub Jub is at the end of all his attempts to slim down his waistline, placing hope on surgery to solve the problem.

FAKE NEWS: The City of Cape Town has debunked a viral video suggesting an ‘anaconda infestation’ at the Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve.

The gorgeous Zendaya has been the face of many luxury brands and campaigns.

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Nationwide festive season operations saw 236 887 arrests, targeting serious crime, unlicensed alcohol outlets.

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Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high energy prices.

From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.

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

Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.

John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.