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Lando Norris’ first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

Johnson instead seeks permission to be released from office immediately.

Provincial police spokesperson says inspections also led to the confiscation of alcohol and drugs

Preliminary investigations revealed that the teen was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver

A North-West University PhD study by Dr Seani Rananga has developed a multilingual AI framework capable of detecting misinformation across English, isiZulu and Sepedi — extending a capability that has largely worked only in English into two of South Africa’s most widely spoken indigenous languages, and setting a template that can be adapted for elections, […]

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

A police manhunt is underway after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.

A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.

They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

Leading African para-athletes say the inclusive nature of the Games’ integrated schedule is helping to changes attitudes towards disability on the continent.

As the biggest ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

The week long programme also serves as a key build-up to the 46th Ordinary Summit.

Johnson faced a grilling last week as evidence raised questions on IDAC’s credibility.

The DA says it is already challenging section 15A and the minister’s power to prescribe targets.

South Africa goes to the polls in local government elections on November the 4th.

Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year’s One-Day Cup.

Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford – winning by 87 runs in the men’s Hundred.

Nadine de Klerk hits an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets with three balls to spare. The win at Trent Bridge secures Spirit’s first win of their 2026 women’s Hundred campaign and marks the highest successful run chase in the team’s history.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to power

Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts

Like 20 British prime ministers before him, Andy Burnham’s new cabinet minister for AI, Kanishka Narayan, went to Eton. After graduating from the country’s most elite private school, Narayan...

From darling to downward spiral – Has former Springbok and Bulls star Derick Hougaard finally reached rock bottom?

Pedersen has netted eight goals in 14 appearances this season for Sogndal.

One farmer on the north coast said he lost up to 80 per cent of his cane-cutting workforce virtually overnight.

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A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is “hitting the ground running”.