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LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.

The 16th Simola Hillclimb got under way in dramatic style on Friday as Classic Car Friday produced tight competition and plenty of on-track action

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.

The call comes after two crime intelligence officers were ambushed by armed suspects in Durban.

Mathunjwa used the symbolic site of the 2012 massacre to declare that SA’s democracy is fake

Vosloorus residents protest after the disappearance of spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

Oral history traces a family’s roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

South Africans are being warned of a new hijacking tactic being used to target motorists.

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed COSATU-affiliated members at a Workers Day rally in Brakpan.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has committed to presenting a full account to Parliament

The MK party alleges that the IEC interfered with a live Election Results System

Thambo says despite the area’s vast mineral wealth, many surrounding communities remain impoverished

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson praises Thomas Tuchel for helping him develop in a deeper midfield role.

Orlando Pirates are set to part ways with two experienced defenders at the end of the season. Which players should they go for?

Filo Tiatia’s improved side travel to face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday looking to make the final for the first time.

It has been quite the season for Declan Caddell as Crusaders manager, who has successfully secured the north Belfast side’s Premiership status for next season after a penalty shootout victory over Annagh United.

NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring

School leaders are being pressurised “to the point of destruction”, the head of a teaching union has said, as he put the education establishment “on notice”.

During a speech to the union’s annual conference in Belfast, Paul Whiteman, the general secretary of the National...

Fans of Rachel Kolisi have playfully roasted her over a clip of cooking a home-cooked meal. Take a look…

Taking it too far? Rocomamas has responded to public concern over its extreme Fire Wings Challenge that has taken social media by storm…

Former ANC MP Lawrence E McDonald – who was last year evicted from a parliamentary village – has now taken up refugee resettlement status.

Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie stated that some fans complained about technical difficulties while uploading their 30 second video entries.

The Lions have their best ever chance of reaching the URC playoffs, but may need a little help with a tough end to their pool campaign.

In terms of real-world numbers, HEV sips almost four litres of petrol less for every 100km.

R135 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 1 May 2026.

In Cobb County, a growing community known for its busy roadways, suburban neighborhoods, and steady commuter traffic, motorcyclists share the streets with an ever-increasing number of vehicles. While riding offers freedom and efficiency, it also comes with heightened risks—especially in areas with congestion and rapidly changing traffic conditions. When a motorcycle crash occurs, the...

California carries a contradiction at its core. It’s a state associated with opportunity and reinvention, yet it also records some of the highest rates of serious injury in the country, from catastrophic freeway accidents on its sprawling highway network to industrial injuries across its agricultural and manufacturing sectors. When a severe injury strikes, the immediate […]

Las Vegas, Nevada, is known for its fast-paced lifestyle, constant traffic, and busy roadways that run through both tourist-heavy areas and local neighborhoods. With so many vehicles on the road at all hours, accidents can happen unexpectedly, often leaving individuals unsure of what to do next. In moments like these, the steps taken immediately after […]

WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children

The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use around the globe.

In parts of Africa, up to 18% of children under six months will be infected with malaria, but there has historically been no safe...

Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.