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The 70-year-old is accused of attacking Edla Marlborough in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.
THURSDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2025, 15:07

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The 70-year-old is accused of attacking Edla Marlborough in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.

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South Africa
A police helicopter has also joined the search for the teenager.

South Africa
The N3 Toll Concession says many motorists making their way to KZN are speeding.

South Africa
La Niña may increase the likelihood of above-normal summer rainfall, warns the weather service.

South Africa
The Polokwane High Court continues with sentencing proceedings against murder convict Rameez Patel.

World
President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.

World
A new drama uses the real, gut-wrenching recordings of a call for help from Gaza to tell a harrowing and profound story.

World
The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should “plant a seed of happiness” in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..

World
The U.S. will sell Taiwan $10 billion in weapons, including missiles, howitzers and drones, a move expected to escalate tensions with China.

Africa
DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

Africa
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Africa
Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Africa
British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.
Business
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Business
The government’s decision to hike the fuel levy this year ensured fuel prices ended up worse off in 2025.

Business
The demand follows a “super-complaint” about the home and travel insurance sectors.

Politics
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Politics
The Commission is probing criminality, corruption, political interference claims by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi

Politics
Sebolai, who is an ANC councillor, has been removed following a council sitting.

Politics
Patriotic Alliance MP Ashley Sauls attended the funeral of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe.

Sport
Australia prop Angus Bell will make his first Ulster start in Friday’s United Rugby Championship game against Leinster at Aviva Stadium (19:45 GMT).

Sport
LIV Golf South Africa has confirmed its 2026 music line-up, delivering an unmatched fusion of global stars and South African performers.

Sport
Scarlets aim to extend their winning run in the capital when they take on United Rugby Championship play-off hopefuls Cardiff at the Arms Park.

Sport
England manager Sarina Wiegman becomes the first women to be named Dutch Coach of the Year at an annual awards ceremony in the Netherlands.
Education
[Premium Times] The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted “54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders (YALI).”
Education
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country’s upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the capital, Mogadishu.
Education
[This Day] The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has again affirmed its reputation as a fertile training ground for higher education leaders, following the appointment of its Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Emilomo Alawode, as the third substantive Registrar of McPherson University (McU), Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State.
Education
[This Day] The Chancellor of Ballsbridge University, Prof. Idahosa Charles, has challenged graduates of the institution to use their degrees to make a difference in their communities, professions and nations.
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Entertainment
According to a lawyer representing the French doctor, Pechier will be appealing the court’s ruling.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Sharks have made just two changes to their match 23 for their huge clash against the Bulls.

Entertainment
For Ndungwana, the timing of the win carries deep personal significance.

Science/Tech
It’s summertime in South Africa. People are taking to the roads for the holidays to reconnect with family and take a breath before 2026.

Science/Tech
The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

Science/Tech
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

Science/Tech
TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2025 shaped outcomes that reached beyond boardrooms.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists in South Africa can look forward to a price reduction for both petrol and diesel this January.
Motoring

Motoring
The South African African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued a warning for South Africans during the festive season.
Health
Familial feuds have ripple effects, experts say.

Health
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.

Health
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.