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The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.

The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.

Monday’s papers include a warning from the government’s social mobility commissioner that Sir Keir lacks a clear strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities.

Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a “zombie apocalypse” during the protest.

A witness says about 10 suspects arrived in a white Quantum and a silver sedan opening fire

The operation followed the killing of renowned DJ Warrick Stock, better known as “DJ Warras”.

Videos of the scene show huge volumes of water washing down roads and alleyways in centre of town.

Authorities say the man’s body was discovered in a swollen stream near Oripile Primary School.

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

The European Union’s ambassador to the U.S. argues that Europe’s latest financing move strengthens Ukraine’s hand at a fragile moment in peace negotiations.

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Communities grapple daily with failing health services, entrenched corruption and gender inequality, leaving women and girls literally walking for survival

US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

South African taxpayers face another round of tax hikes in 2026, with the National Treasury’s plan to collect an additional R20 billion in tax revenue contingent on the success of SARS’s collection efforts.

The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.

South Africa’s move to cleaner diesel is still officially on track, with plans to ban the sale of certain types of diesel.

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant challenges with hijacked buildings.

The proposed salary increases, if approved, could see the President earning R3.4 million annually.

The enquiry is investigating suspended advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Chelsea put nine past Liverpool in the Women’s League Cup to progress to the semi-finals, as Sam Kerr scores the opening two goals and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd completes a hat-trick.

Hosts Morocco kick off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros – but what did we discover about Scotland’s World Cup opponents?

Charlie Smyth celebrates his new three-year contract as he kicked 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players will be weighed when they return to training to check they are fit enough to play against Nottingham Forest.

RG Snyman showed off his new black truck, which boasts plenty of leg room for the Springboks’ tallest player

Hot mom club: Tamia Mpisane – the wife of soccer boss and player Andile Mpisane – has shown off the results of her recent mommy makeover…

These Springboks get their hands dirty off the rugby pitch with their various farming ventures. Take a look…

Former Miss SA runner-Bryoni Govender shared how she was targeted by thieves for R200 000 in stolen valuables during a trip to Austria.

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank has reached its highest level since at least 2017

“My mother almost worked herself to death to educate me,” says human rights champion Wendy Isaack.

“Not only does swearing increase pain tolerance, it increases strength too,” writes Jennie Ridyard

Multiple experts state that turf wars and the widespread availability of guns were taking tavern killings “beyond criminality”

The increasing pattern of vehicle recalls across many different manufacturers and models shows that there is an inherent system weakness in the pre-market testing process, production oversight, and regulatory verification.

The Department of Transport told parliament that it repaired 100% of potholes within 14 days of being reported.

The first red flag you should look out for is a car sale that seems too good to be true.

These apps can go a long way towards making your car journeys easier and more fun.

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.