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Move over, Heated Rivalry – there’s a new ice hockey romance obsession
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
SATURDAY, 30 MAY 2026, 06:14

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The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

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Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download and Wireless have surged in price.

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A major review has declared that Britain faces a “lost generation” – could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

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The Man City footballer says he usually remains silent on rumours about his personal life, but feels forced to correct the public record.

South Africa
The maintenance work started Friday and is expected to continue until Tuesday.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over title deeds in the North West.

South Africa
Woolworths says the Preller Square branch remains closed while an investigation is under way.

South Africa
Different areas across the city are set to experience low pressure to no water during maintenance.

World
South Africa’s Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

World
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain’s premier into a fight for survival.

World
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

World
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana’s new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Africa
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Africa
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Business
The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
The party asserts that the chairperson of the Impeachment Committee should be someone neutral.

Politics
The meeting aims ways to change the difficult living conditions of the poor and the working class.

Politics
Mbalula appealed to members to engage party stalwarts.

Politics
The meeting is called to rebuild unity of the working class and the poor

Sport
British golfer Ian Poulter says he needs surgery after tearing the meniscus in his knee while “hopping up two steps” at a LIV Golf event in Virginia earlier this month.

Sport
Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.

Sport
Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.

Sport
Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.
Education
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
Education
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Education
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.

Lifestyle
Many South Africans on social media have threatened to boycott Brian McKnight’s concert over the drama surrounding his personal life.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
While South Africans accuse SASSA of paying ‘ghost beneficiaries’, a Gauteng mother walks 20km only to have her legitimate grant rejected.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘They were very negative, and it was very difficult,’ said the Bafana head coach.

Entertainment
R223 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 29 May 2026.

Entertainment
Lyle Foster misses a penalty as Bafana fail to impress.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 29 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
“`Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 brings word that Marcia Lucas, part of the editing team for both Star Wars and Return of the Jedi, has died at age 80 after a battle with metastatic cancer. Married to George Lucas from 1969 to 1983, Marcia is remembered by The Wrap as “a powerful asset in the early days of the Star Wars series, helping shape its voice and identity long before it became the...
Science/Tech
Dell’s stock skyrocketed 32.76% on Friday, “its best day ever,” reports CNBC, after Dell “reported its fastest pace for revenue growth for any period since returning to the public market in 2018…” “Shares are now up 234% in 2026.”Dell, which reported first-quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, saw a flood of artificial intelligence-related demand for its servers, which contain graphics...

Science/Tech
Findings add to growing efforts to explain why cancer rates are increasing among younger adults worldwide
Poor sleep may be fuelling the global rise in under-50s being diagnosed with cancer, two large studies suggest.
The number of younger people diagnosed with the disease has risen by almost 80% in three decades. Worldwide cases of early-onset cancer increased from 1.82m in 1990 to 3.26m in...

Science/Tech
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner
Health
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
Health
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.

Health
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.