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Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was “an act of responsibility”.

Harry Brook scores a sensational century under pressure to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.

Sandile Zungu, who grew up supporting Orlando Pirates, once had an opportunity to join the club as Dr Irvin Khoza’s deputy.

Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far.

Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses

Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

Two people died when a tree fell on their car during a historic winter storm that has also delayed flights and left thousands without power.

The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarte after armed men rammed one of the gates.

An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.

BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

Harry Brook’s majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has minor heart surgery after dropping out when leading the Winter Olympic 15km mass start event last week.

Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns face AmaZulu with a shot at going level with Orlando Pirates at the top of the league.

Caroline Weir is “more determined that ever” to reach a World Cup after being installed as Melissa Andreatta’s captain.

Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m

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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.

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A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 24 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

King of Rock and Roll Bryan Adams is heading back to Mzansi for a series of shows. He shared some thoughts with us.

While the use of the N-word may not have been intentional, some with the condition agree that doesn’t make it acceptable

It was an incident that sparked a furore: during Sunday’s Bafta ceremony Tourette syndrome (TS) activist John Davidson made several outbursts, including shouting the N-word as actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were presenting a prize on stage.

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Standard Bank has spent R1-billion rebuilding its business banking platform, giving clients more real-time controls.

The eCommerce landscape in Africa and globally is evolving rapidly, with online retailers constantly seeking ways to optimize operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently. One of the most significant challenges facing multi-store Shopify merchants is maintaining accurate inventory, seamless order processing, and up-to-date product listings across multiple storefronts. As...

One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.