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The heads of the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments came together ahead of the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

George Russell says he has had to be “the most resilient I’ve ever been” to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky’s offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

The Govender brothers have pleaded not guilty to all charges including the murder.

The plan will focus on rooting out corruption, theft and vandalism in the country’s water systems.

Witness in the Matlala attempted murder trial, Bethwell Cele, says he could not see the gunmen.

The organisation is also seeking a disciplinary investigation into Johnson’s conduct.

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded ‘a wall, a blockade’ against opposition parties.

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a “monumental” impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

BOSA has thanked Allie for her service to the party and to the people of Gauteng.

Baloyi argued that there was no evidence to support that allegation.

The SACP has condemned the continued United States (US)-Israeli war against Iran.

The party made the announcement during the sitting of the Ad Hoc Committee.

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric – who turns 41 in September – signs a one-year contract extension at the club.

Ryana MacDonald-Gay takes four wickets as Manchester Super Giants bowl London Spirit out for 80, before chasing down their target with 41 balls to spare as they ease to victory in their opening match of the 2026 women’s Hundred.

Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France following a commanding breakaway.

Manchester Super Giants chase a target of 81 inside 59 balls as they thrash London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Thurday, 23 July 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Viljoen insisted he was exercising his constitutional right to free speech when he criticised South Africa’s judiciary.

“We still have one game, and it will be a tough one again,” said Ouaddou.

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The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.

England is seeing a “worrying increase” in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.

The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment.