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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcome second child
The reality TV star made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury, their daughter Bambi and the new baby.

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Seven style tips for a warm winter
Chase out frost bites without sacrificing style

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Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case detected in Texas cattle
A calf near the US-Mexico border is the first case of the parasite in the US in 60 years.

South Africa
Bail hearing of 8 accused in Limpopo insurance killings to continue
The accused allegedly insured victims and later killed them to claim insurance payouts.

South Africa
Court to rule on Brown Mogotsi’s bail bid
Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May and is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, among others.

South Africa
Sambo’s death not related to undocumented immigrants protest: SAPS
Nhlamulo Sambo was killed on Sunday in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.

South Africa
Kouga urges immediate evacuation as Gamtoos flood risk rises
SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning as heavy rain threatens flooding, prompting urgent evacuations.

World
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

World
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.

World
Germany blames Russia for ‘bitter defeat’ in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was “no secret” Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

World
Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn’t
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

Africa
Four sentenced to death for attacking Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

Africa
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Africa
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Africa
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Business
‘It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond’
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Business
SpaceX says its worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut
Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.
Business
Business

Politics
Col Gavin Jacob set to continue testifying at Madlanga Commission
On Wednesday, Jacob provided details about the drug interception at the Isipingo depot in KZN.

Politics
Placing Tolashe on special leave was the only viable option: ANCWL
The league placed Tolashe on leave on Monday following its NEC special meeting over the weekend.

Politics
Ntuli, briefed the media on impeachment committee and immigration
ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli briefed the media on Impeachment committee and immigration.

Politics
LIVE: President Ramaphosa replies to Presidency budget vote debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa gives feedback on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.

Sport
Orlando Pirates news: Mbule, Mabasa, Mbappe, Ndlovu
Today’s news wrap for fans of the champions.

Sport
R200 Million: Bafana Bafana’s World Cup jackpot revealed
Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has secured SAFA a financial windfall worth more than R200 million.

Sport

Sport
Over 100 Million people to watch Bafana Bafana match against Mexico?
Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico is expected to be one of the tournament’s most-watched matches

Education
Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual
Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham
Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.
Ian Bauckham, the head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), also...
Education
Kenya: Loreto Girls Limuru Closed Indefinitely Following Student Unrest
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Loreto Girls’ High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident reported on Tuesday, June 3.
Education
South Africa: Student Teachers in South Africa Face a Stressful Career – How to Prepare Them Better
[The Conversation Africa] South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher competence and the quality of instruction. Many students who enrol for teaching at South African universities have lower grade 12 results than those studying other degrees. This means...
Education
Chad: Chad Is Making Arabic Equal to French in Schools – the Politics Behind the Move
[The Conversation Africa] In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power – as is evident in Chad, in central Africa.

Lifestyle
[Watch] Comedian nails Home Affairs skit
Comedian Kevin Fraser has been praised for his hilarious, but ‘triggering’ skit of inside a Home Affairs office…

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi shows love to dad amid mended relationship [video]
Grab the tissues! Siya Kolisi is spending more time with his dad, Fezakele, whom he wants to rebuild a relationship with…

Lifestyle
Chris Brown reveals secret master’s degree after four years
Chris Brown surprised fans after revealing that he quietly earned a master’s degree more than four years ago.

Lifestyle
‘Our parents broke us’: ‘Not Sorry’ hosts unpack family dynamics
The ‘Not Sorry’ hosts recently unpacked their respective family dynamics during episode three of their much-loved podcast.

Entertainment
Eastern Cape ANC rebels take Luthuli House to court again
PTT replaced expired PEC after Mabuyane-Ngcukayitobi feud, but applicants say task team sidelines members and defies judicial authority.

Entertainment
Court orders Ramabulana trial to proceed after delay tactics
Ramabulana is facing 12 charges.

Entertainment
KFC’s got beef. And it’s surprisingly saucy
WIN: 20 KFC meal vouchers up for grabs valued at R150!

Entertainment
Audi provides subtle first tease of long awaited next generation Q7
Replacement for the current 11-year old Q7 will seemingly premiere after the arrival of the Q9.

Science/Tech
Heatstroke, sports washing and VAR psychology: the science of the World Cup – podcast
It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament. It’s likely to be one of the hottest ever World Cups, and scientists have written to Fifa asking it to reconsider its heat mitigations for players and referees. Dr Oliver Gibson of Brunel University outlines their concerns. Also...
Science/Tech
Demand Is Booming For New No Tech, Repairable Tractor
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: The secondary market for decades old, low-tech John Deere tractors has been booming for years as farmers have sought reliable tractors that they can actually fix without having to deal with John Deere’s repair monopoly. A Canadian company has seen that demand and came up with a radical thought: What if they made a new, repairable, “no-tech”...

Science/Tech
OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons
Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.
Science/Tech
Fedora Linux 43 Exposes 20-Year-Old Microsoft Outlook Security Failure
BrianFagioli writes: Fedora Linux 43 users upgrading to the latest Dovecot mail server discovered something rather unsettling: some older Microsoft Outlook configurations may have been silently ignoring SSL/TLS settings for POP3 email connections for years. According to a Fedora community blog post, affected Outlook clients reportedly continued using insecure port 110 connections even when...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Health
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Health
An Uncertain Path for Americans Exposed to Ebola
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.

Health
Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.