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BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger’s funeral as mourners pay tribute
His death was described as an “unspeakable loss” in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.
WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 06:51

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His death was described as an “unspeakable loss” in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.

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Will Jacks gets his first Ashes wicket as he removes Usman Khawaja for 82, with the batter caught by Josh Tongue in the deep, leaving Australia 185-5 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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England’s Jofra Archer gets two wickets in three balls, removing Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green in the first over after lunch as Australia fall to 94-4 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The younger son of Hollywood filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner was formally charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, who were found slain in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.

South Africa
Police have confirmed the incident saying the shootings.

South Africa
Since the start of the 2025/26 festive season, the BMA has seized illicit goods worth over R900 000

South Africa
E-voting and i-voting means people can vote outside of a designated voting station

South Africa
McGluwa says Bafana Bafana are the pride of South Africa.

World
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.’s long interest in Venezuela’s oil industry.
World
People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

World
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star’s death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.

World
In the interview, Wiles describes Donald Trump as having an “alcoholic’s personality” and JD Vance as having been a “conspiracy theorist” for a decade.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Africa
In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

Business
Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday.

Business
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant.

Business
It’s one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites.

Politics
The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Politics
Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Politics
IFP Chief Whip Nhlanhla Hadebe says reconciliation can’t remain symbolic.

Sport
Jofra Archer removes Jake Weatherald for 18 as England make an early breakthrough against Australia, leaving the home side 33-1 on day one of the third Test in Adelaide.

Sport
England’s Zak Crawley produces a brilliant one-handed catch to remove Travis Head for 10 as Australia fall to 33-2 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Sport
Before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, Australia and England players observe a moment’s silence to pay respect to the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting which took place on Sunday.

Sport
Five-weight world champion Terence Crawford says he is “walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove” after announcing his retirement from boxing at the age of 38.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has urged journalists to uphold ethical standards in reporting on issues surrounding illegal mining activities. That, he explained, was the only way the devastating nature of the illegal activity could be clearly understood by communities for them to take collective action against the menace.
Education
The New York Times examined data from 18 of the nation’s top law schools and found that first-year Black enrollment had increased at only four, including at Harvard.

Education
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – is expected to be announced on Wednesday as part of the UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
The final details of the announcement were agreed by the two sides on Tuesday, with a plan to allow UK...
Education
[SNA] – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has completed its plan to fund capacity-building courses on the credit guarantee system and financial literacy for small business owners. The programme was implemented in partnership with Al-Ibda’a Bank for Microfinance in Al-Gadarif state.

Lifestyle
Businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala – accused of being hitman ‘John Wick’ – trended on social media after DJ Warras’s gruesome murder.

Lifestyle
Fans, friends and colleagues have posted messages and tributes after DJ Warras was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD.

Lifestyle
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents.

Lifestyle
More than 16 000 Gauteng pupils are still waiting to be placed in the province’s schools for the 2026 academic year.

Entertainment
Since the start of the 2025/26 festive season operations, the BMA has recorded several successful interceptions.

Entertainment
South Africans across the country commemorated Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Entertainment
“What should concern voters is that it is the same old comrades who are leading these factions,” writes Sydney Majoko

Entertainment
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: The alleged perpetrator had improper access to virtually every South Korean adult’s personal information: names, phone numbers and even the keycode to enter residential buildings. It was one of the biggest data breaches of recent years and it has sent the company it targeted — Coupang, South Korea’s equivalent of Amazon —...
Science/Tech
The EU is moving to soften its planned 2035 ban on internal combustion cars by allowing a small share of low-emission engines. “The less stringent limit would leave room for automakers to continue selling some plug-in hybrids, which have both electric and internal combustion engines and can use the combustion engine to recharge the battery without the need to find a charging station,” reports...
Science/Tech
A Reuters investigation found that Meta knowingly tolerated large volumes of scam and illegal ads from China worth billions in revenue. Reuters reports: Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms. As a result, Meta’s advertising business was thriving in...
Science/Tech
Quilter says its AI designed a complex Linux single-board computer in just one week, booting Debian on first power-up. “Holy crap, it’s working,” exclaimed one of the engineers. Tom’s Hardware reports: LA-based startup Quilter has outlined Project Speedrun, which marks a milestone in computer design by AI. The headlining claims are that Quilter’s AI facilitated the design of a new Linux SBC,...

Motoring
The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

Motoring
These 10 budget models account for more than a quarter of all the cars sold in South Africa.

Motoring
Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

Motoring
The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
Health
The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.