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Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from ‘quite a young age’
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026, 14:05

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The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

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First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.

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On World Hunger Day on 28 May, it is important to point out that more than one in five people in Africa go hungry today, and nearly six in 10 face moderate or severe food insecurity.

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Train services are disrupted after lightning damaged signalling equipment.

South Africa
In past week alone, about 1 900 undocumented foreigners were arrested during a police operation.
South Africa
Kenya’s Strathmore University crowned overall winners in simulated court proceedings
The 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition concluded this week with Kenya’s Strathmore University crowned overall winners following two days of intense simulated court proceedings.
The competition brought together university law students from South Africa,...
South Africa
Government must take up its role in implementation of industrial policy
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the South African government has a central role in the successful implementation of country’s industrial policy.
However, the implementation requires close collaboration between government, business, labour, and civil society for it to succeed.
He was...

South Africa
The court has ordered that the applicants, GoldenRod Group stop any construction.

World
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for allegedly using insider information in Polymarket trades.

World
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.

World
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children.

World
In Colombia’s election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the toughest candidate on crime.

Africa
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions’ World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Business
New data shows that people working for companies in this province get paid up to 25% more than in any other province for the same job.
Business

Business
Sappi is teaming up with Finland’s UPM-Kymmene Corporation to create a new Joint Venture focused on graphic paper.

Business
Albert Manifold said no-one should be “allowed to hide behind anonymity” when commenting on his time at BP.

Politics
Malema argued that hostility towards foreign nationals is part of a broader colonial legacy

Politics
EFF has written to the Speaker to demand that she oppose President Ramaphosa’s legal bid.

Politics
ANC has instructed Sisisi Tolashe to resign as Member of Parliament

Politics
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Sport
Aitana Bonmati returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming crucial Fifa Women’s World Cup qualifier against England after recovering from a broken leg.

Sport
Outgoing Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper coach has sent his parting message to supporters after being with Amakhosi since July 2024.

Sport
Rico Verhoeven wants a rematch with heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after Saturday’s controversial stoppage.

Sport
Hannah Brier calls for a change to selection timings for Team Wales after missing out on her last Commonwealth Games this summer.
Education
We look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.

Education
It’s a thumbs up from the country’s 3 million students, who can now buy cheap meals up to twice a day
Where in France can you get a nutritious and balanced three-course meal for €1?
If you are one of the country’s estimated 3 million students in higher education, the answer is: the university restaurant or cafe.
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Education
Alan Milburn warns of ‘lost generation’ after number of young people not in work or education rises to more than 1m
Britain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a rise in the number of young people not in employment or education to more than 1 million.
In a landmark government-backed report, Alan Milburn warned Britain’s economy and the...
Education
[Vanguard] OSOGBO — The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted full accreditation to all academic programmes currently run by KolaDaisi University.

Lifestyle
A top SA lifestyle estate has featured in the Global Wellness Institute’s 2026 Wellness Real Estate Atlas.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A Free State pensioner says SASSA’s shifting payment dates have left his household paying a price nobody warned him about.

Lifestyle
Staunch fans of seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo have reacted to his sudden exit from Kaya FM after a successful six-year run.

Entertainment
The Bill’s primary focus is to regulate the number of foreign nationals employed and to enhance job opportunities.

Entertainment
Naomi Osaka arrived at Roland Garros this year not merely as a tennis player, but as a walking work of art.

Entertainment
The weather service forecast mild daytime temperatures for both cities on Saturday and Sunday

Entertainment
City of Johannesburg councillors have expressed their dissatisfaction with deputy mayor Masuku’s budget and its impact on residents.

Science/Tech
The computing giant aims to deliver the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer within the next three years.
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Science/Tech
Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.
Science/Tech
Last.fm announced that it is independent again after separating from Paramount Skydance, nearly two decades after CBS acquired the music-tracking service in 2007. The company says accounts, scrobbles, privacy settings, Pro subscriptions, and billing information will remain intact. Additional details are forthcoming. Engadget reports: “Today, Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent...

Science/Tech
New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.
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Health
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

Health
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Health
Your gut doesn’t just respond to your brain – it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
Health
As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.