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Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:35

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The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
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Three years after its closure, Joburg’s civic heart lies in ruin as citizens fund lucrative long-term leases across the city, some to cadres.

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In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.
South Africa
The chemicals found in the sanitary products are said to be linked to various health complications.

South Africa
Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far.

South Africa
Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

South Africa
The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses

World
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who’s now running for Congress, about the U.S.’s next moves in brokering peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
World
Two Ugandan women were arrested for kissing in public, a police spokesperson told AFP, under an anti-gay law considered among the harshest in the world.

World
The French president’s office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.

World
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

Africa
Senegal’s prime minister says it is “regrettable” that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Africa
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.

Africa
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Africa
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Business
The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.

Business
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

Business
Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

Business
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

Politics
General Sibiya has defended his relationship with Scharnick.
Politics
Zulu King Misuzulu will officially open the legislature on Thursday.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

Politics
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Sport
Larne and Linfield play out a 1-1 draw at Inver Park, Glentoran produce a second half surge to beat Cliftonville 4-0, while Ballymena United and Glenavon produce a 2-2 draw.

Sport
Craig Tiley is appointed chief executive of the United States Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia.

Sport
After an immature winter, Harry Brook’s mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England’s leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

Sport
Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso are all subject to interest from top Premier League clubs.

Education
Education leaders and MPs say government needs to be careful about mental health impact on leaders and teachers in already overstretched sector
Teachers and schools face “a huge ask” implementing the government’s special needs proposals affecting hundreds of thousands of children, according to education leaders and MPs who otherwise gave the plans a cautious welcome.
Under the plans unveiled by...
Education
The Trump administration accused the University of California, Los Angeles, of not doing enough to curb antisemitism.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has warned that it will no longer tolerate assaults on teachers in their line of duty by students or any other persons in the country.
Education
[Premium Times] Unilever Nigeria, in partnership with GEP, handed over newly renovated classroom blocks, upgraded sanitation facilities with modern toilets, and introduced sustainable energy solutions through solar panels

Lifestyle
A South African refugee family have bemoaned the offer of soya-based meal kits, after their flight to the US was cancelled…

Lifestyle
Steve Hofmeyr is one of several Afrikaner activists who have slammed 60 Minutes’ feature on farm attacks and ‘white genocide’…

Lifestyle
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Lifestyle
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.

Entertainment
The victory lifted Sundowns back to the summit of the standings on goal difference.

Entertainment
Flavio Da Silva gave Chiefs the lead, but Stellies turned the game around after the break.
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
The amount of power being sought by new datacentre projects in Great Britain would exceed the national current peak electricity consumption, according to an industry watchdog. From a report: Ofgem said about 140 proposed datacentre schemes, driven by use of artificial intelligence, could require 50 gigawatts of electricity — 5GW more than the country’s current peak demand. The figure was...
Science/Tech
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Cyberattacks reached victims faster and came from a wider range of threat groups than ever last year, CrowdStrike said in its annual global threat report released Tuesday, adding that cybercriminals and nation-states increasingly relied on predictable tactics to evade detection by exploiting trusted systems. The average breakout time — how long it took...

Science/Tech
JBL’s fabulous Flip 7 speaker is on super sale for $100. Grab this go-anywhere companion on the cheap before the nice weather hits.
Motoring

Motoring
One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.
Motoring
Health
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

Health
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.