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Grassroots Educare Trust has been working in poor communities, especially on early childhood development, for decades

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

The announcement comes less than a day after Burnham became the UK’s seventh prime minister since 2016.

Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.

Mdlalose faces 76 counts of murder and 12 counts of attempted murder arising from the fire.

Defence counsel Charles Mnisi told the court that he has now decided to withdraw his objection.

Police say a 44-year-old Sergeant allegedly shot dead his 34-year-old wife, who was also an officer

The Joburg Magistrate’s Court is set to deliver judgment in the bail application of Julius Mkhwanazi

An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island’s prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.

The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia’s east coast – and it’s caused by tick bites.

Known as “El Mayo”, he helped found the Sinaloa Cartel and admitted to sending vast amounts of cocaine and other drugs to the US.

A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 13 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the venue at night, police say.

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a “mountain” of need over the school holidays.

Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

Johnson has been implicated by several witnesses, who allege that she interfered in investigations

MKP argues that Raulinga’s past political association with the ANC raises concerns about bias.

Geophrey Ledwaba served as head of the Scorpions between 2003 and 2005.

Ramaphosa says govt is responding to the need to expand access to safe, water to underserved areas.

The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, 21 July, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge.

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England’s “brutal” schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.

Kieran McGeeney is ratified to continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the Orchard County ended their long wait for an Ulster title in 2026.

Kevin Foote believes South Africa’s school rugby systems help players adjust to pressure moments before they even play for the Junior Springboks.

Godongwana lifts equitable share freeze after governance crackdown as Joburg battles liquidity crisis with just nine days of funds left.

Preliminary information indicates that the couple was involved in an altercation.

Ramaphosa promises accountability for water disasters but opinion warns private investors want profit not charity from new water agency.

Chinese regulators are consulting Alibaba, ByteDance and Zhipu on restricting AI model exports abroad.

Science correspondent Nicola Davis investigates the strange story of Tam O’Braan and his attempts to grow tea in Scotland.

In episode one of this mini-series first broadcast in October 2025, Nicola looks back on her first meeting with O’Braan while working on a feature about tea plantations in the UK. He was selling his award-winning Scottish-grown tea to some of the UK’s finest hotels, but...

Google’s ‘Debug’ project in California and Florida aims to reduce mosquito numbers by releasing millions of sterilised males

In the United States, Google’s (now Alphabet) Debug initiative has asked the federal government for permission to release up to 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida.

Male mosquitoes don’t bite or carry disease. The hope is these millions of...

Test unit’s various accessories and apparent tyre pressures, didn’t do it much favours throughout the seven-day testing period.

The new all-battery electric Lexus RZ 550e F Sport is a new era of fast for the brand

Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.

The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by “immense surprise” with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.