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Your pictures of snow and ice across the UK
BBC Weather Watchers send in pictures of snowmen, wintry landscapes and dogs braving the cold snap.

Top Stories
Inside South Africa’s ‘Hard Lockdown’ for G20 Summit [photos]
Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili has urged all protestors planning to seize G20 moment, to do so lawfully or ‘face full might of the law’.

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Poland to close last Russian consulate over ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’
Moscow accuses Poland of Russophobia, pledges to respond by reducing Polish diplomatic and consular presence in Russia.

South Africa
FEDUSA calls for withdrawal of proposed hike of GEMS member contributions
GEMS has proposed a 9.8% increase for 2026 and the unions have rejected it.

South Africa
SAHRC in N West warns of disregard for Chapter 9 recommendations
SAHRC has released a report revealing failure to render services in all 4 district municipalities.

South Africa
HIV prevention drug added to SA’s essential medicines list
Health Department says the drug has the potential to address gaps in existing HIV prevention methods
South Africa
News24 | Suspect killed, 4 arrested after high-speed chase and shootout in Cape Town
A high-speed chase and shootout in Mitchells Plain on Wednesday morning left one suspect dead and four others arrested after police intercepted an armed group travelling in a Toyota Hilux.

World
Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president’s low approval rating.

World
Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria
A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students.
World
News24 | Japan firefighters battle to control fire which destroyed 170 buildings, one missing
A fire has ripped through more than 170 buildings in a southern Japanese coastal city, burning overnight and still not fully extinguished, the national fire agency said.

World
With new U.S. threat looming, how will Venezuela’s leader keep his grip on power?
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has survived U.S. sanctions, economic meltdown and widespread protests. Now he faces a U.S. armada off his country’s coast, so how does he hang on to power?

Africa
Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Africa
Christians in Nigeria ‘driven from their homes and killed’, Nicki Minaj says
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
‘It would have been better if they’d killed me’: A forgotten war destroying women’s lives
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Business
When will UK interest rates fall again?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Business
Why is UK inflation still high?
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business
Home Affairs shooting South Africa in the foot
Delays and administrative setbacks to accommodate spousal visas at Home Affairs are driving critical skills South Africa needs away from the country.

Business
Three bits of good news about inflation drop
The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, but food prices rose again following a dip in September. The BBC’s deputy economics editor Dharshini David explains.

Politics
ANC has resolved Limpopo elective conference disputes: Mbalula
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula says the party is looking forward to all Limpopo structures being integrated.

Politics
LIVE | Nkabinde appears before Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee: 19 November
Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde is back again before the committee.

Politics
Crime expert describes Brown Mogotsi’s testimony as ‘unreliable’
Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission he works as an undercover crime‑intelligence agent.

Politics
ANC wants Cabinet members to undergo lifestyle audits
The call comes in the wake of efforts to renew the ANC and government as a whole.

Sport
Confirmed: CAF decision on Pirates CASE vs Lupopo
Bad news for Orlando Pirates. CAF have ruled in favour of Saint-Eloi Lupopo on three cases following Bucs’ dramatic CAF Champions League exit.

Sport
Pitches, balls and back-ups – where the Ashes will be won and lost
With the help of analysts CricViz, BBC Sport looks at where the 2025-26 Ashes series will be won and lost.

Sport
Franco Mostert: Full details behind red card reversal
Franco Mostert is freely available to face Ireland this Saturday, and here is the full verdict behind his red card being rescinded.

Sport
Makhachev goes top of UFC pound-for-pound rankings
Islam Makhachev returns to the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings after beating Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title in New York last week.
Education
Namibia: Aroab Academy Chases National Dreams
[Namibian] From street football to competing fiercely in Namibia’s Second Division, Aroab Football Academy (AFA) aims to shape champions on and off the field.
Education
Nigeria: Girl-Child Education, Women Empowerment Key to Dev’t – – Zamfara Governor
[Vanguard] Governor Dauda Lawal has said that his administration is prioritising girl-child education and women’s financial empowerment to deepen development across Zamfara State.
Education
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Awards Full Scholarships to Zamfara Students At Zaria Aviation College
[Vanguard] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved full scholarships for students from Zamfara State to study at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
Education
Nigeria: UBA Foundation Names 13-Year-Old Igando Student Youngest-Ever Essay Competition Winner
[This Day] A 13-year-old Lagos student, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin, has become the youngest laureate in the 15-year history of UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, a milestone that also ended an eight-year streak of female winners.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Can’t braai on a budget? You haven’t tried these tricks yet
Braai on a budget? Try these affordable braai tricks, including meat cuts, money-saving fuel tips and sides that make your braai go further.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
WIRED’s Best E-Readers, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Kobo, Kindle, Boox
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

Science/Tech
Young Mormons Built an App to Help Men Quit Gooning
The Relay app allows users to track their porn-free streaks and get group support. Its creators say they’re taking a stand against porn and AI erotica.

Science/Tech
We built a gaming arcade with stuff we had lying around
MyBroadband built a gaming arcade using old electronics we had lying around, and the result is a ton of fun.

Science/Tech
Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here’s How to Bring It Back
Apple has retired the Mac’s Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives.

Motoring
Omoda prices streamlined and re-arranged C5 range
Line-up now spans four models instead of the previous six, but with standard forced assistance and still priced below R350 000.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists warned to brace for massive petrol price hike in December
December and the festive season are times for giving, but motorists may need to dig deep into their pockets for fuel.

Motoring
December launch date penned-in for facelift Renault Captur
Along with the newly launched updated Kiger, the freshened-up Captur will serve as replacement for the non-starting next generation Clio.
Health
This Play Recruited Actors With Anorexia. Was That Ethical?
Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.”

Health
‘Traumatic wait’ for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Health
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.

Health
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.