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Trump’s nuclear arms control push with Russia hinges on China
As a treaty with Russia expires, the US president says he can get a better deal. Experts warn that could take years.

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David Furnish and Sir Elton John ‘profoundly affected’ by Mail targeting, court told
The couple are among seven people suing the publisher of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday for breaches of privacy.

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Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi ‘practised Northern accent in the bath’
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire.

South Africa
Mashatile sends condolences following Bishop John Bolana’s passing
Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

South Africa
ANC defends Didiza’s decision not to subpoena Mogotsi and O’Sullivan
The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns.

South Africa
Over 290 vehicles impounded in scholar transport inspection: Creecy
The operation aims to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector.

South Africa
Mthatha flood victims still in church building eight months on
The devastated victims, including the elderly, say they depend on donations from locals for food.
World
News24 | Elon Musk not happy being super rich
Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk.

World
The Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable. Are they?
Italy’s Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.
World
News24 | ‘I have never drugged anyone,’ claims son of Norway’s crown princess during trial
The son of Norway’s future queen on Thursday denied that he had ever drugged anyone, after a woman he is accused of raping said she had “probably ingested something” beforehand.

World
Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran’s underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

Africa
Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria, says governor
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

Business
Quiz enters administration for third time
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.

Business
International giant building R2 billion factory in the best-run municipality in Gauteng
An international giant has broken ground on a R2 billion investment in South Africa, a new malting facility in the best-run municipality in Gauteng.

Business
Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

Politics
Mkhwanazi took it personally when I reported him: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Politics
SAPS has become a breeding ground for corruption: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Matjeng admits assisting Matlala with SAPS contract
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard warns against labelling entire judiciary problematic
Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Tonali is top target for Juve – Friday’s gossip
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract, plus more.

Sport
Scotland have learned from autumn failings – Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he and his side have learned from their autumn failings before they start their Six Nations campaign in Rome on Saturday.

Sport
Saudi league warns Ronaldo amid doubts over future
The Saudi Pro League warns Cristiano Ronaldo “no individual” determines decisions outside of his club amid doubts over his future at Al-Nassr.

Sport
Team GB keep 100% start as Czech curlers forced to rush final stone
Team GB survive a late Czech Republic fightback to win 8-7 to maintain their perfect winning record in the curling mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Education
Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85
As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.

Education
Rising Send costs will ‘bankrupt’ eight in 10 English local authorities, leaders say
Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028
Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.
Councils have called on ministers to write off special...
Education
At the Bronx Biennial, the Promise of New Voices
This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.
Education
Ghana: An Investment in African Education Is an Investment in a Brighter Future
[Ghanaian Times] AFRICA stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be left out of school over the...
Lifestyle
Mayor to president? Geordin Hill-Lewis on potential bid to helm SA
Is SA’s future blue? Cape Town mayor – and potential new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to questions of a presidential bid.

Lifestyle
SA’s minimum wage: How does it compare to countries where expats live?
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian embody Jayne Mansfield and Sophia Loren for photoshoot
The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

Entertainment
DA’s Kohler-Barnard says Mkhwanazi is a ‘very frustrated officer’, denies leak claims
The DA MP still wants an apology from the KZN police commissioner.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Attempted hit on Pretorius | Saps Brigadier on relationship with Matlala | Khawula rants at Mbalula
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 5 February 2026
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 5 February 2026.

Entertainment
Recipe of the day: Classic margarita cocktail
Transport yourself to a sun-drenched paradise with the timeless classic margarita cocktail.

Science/Tech
Loyalty Is Dead in Silicon Valley
Founders used to be wedded to their companies. Now, anyone can be lured away for the right price.
Science/Tech
NASA Will Finally Let Its Astronauts Bring iPhones To the Moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has announced that astronauts on the upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II missions will be allowed to carry iPhones and other modern smartphones into orbit and to the Moon — a reversal of long-standing agency rules that had left crews relying on a 2016 Nikon DSLR and decade-old GoPros for the historic lunar flyby. Isaacman framed the move as part of a broader push...
Science/Tech
Bitcoin Price Drops as Crypto Industry Faces Another Slump
Despite strong support from the White House, the price of Bitcoin is now lower than when President Trump was elected in 2024.
Science/Tech
At Ukraine’s Request, Starlink Denies Internet Access to Russian Troops
Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine are experiencing outages on the front, Russian military bloggers said, days after Elon Musk said his satellite service had cut them off.

Motoring
New practical VW Polo Vivo launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
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Health
TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
What Does It Mean to Be Touch-Starved?
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.
Health
F.D.A. Relaxes Rules on ‘Naturally Derived’ Dyes as Kennedy Pushes Protein
Food makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum based.
Health
He Built a Server to Protect Indigenous Health Data
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.