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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week.

Hamnet, based on the novel written by Coleraine-born Maggie O’Farrell, picks up eight Oscar nominations.

The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems and respond to the impact of international aid cuts, Bill Gates said Wednesday. The initiative, known as Horizon1000, will work with African governments to identify practical uses of AI in healthcare, beginning with […]

Astronomers using SALT telescope have solved a mystery of a misbehaving red supergiant star

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Opposition parties are slamming the brakes on billions in defense funding as the China escalates military pressure.

The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Economists at Nedbank believe the Reserve Bank will hold interest rates for longer than expected.

The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Kenya’s former marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei will compete for Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The Proteas have been forced into making two late squad changes for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka due to injury. 

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca.

Naomi Osaka has stern enounter with Sorana Cirstea, receiving a frosty handshake and a telling-off from the Romanian as she wins 6-3 4-6 6-2 at the Australian Open.

Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …

Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.

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The teams will cash in three Tests in South Africa before concluding their series in the USA.

To form a clear picture of the insurance risk in the country. just think of the floods and fire in South Africa this past week.

8win, a leading global gaming brand, is proud to announce its new partnership with Leicester City Football Club. This agreement marks a key step in 8win’s strategy to broaden its international presence, with a particular focus on enhancing engagement in the rapidly growing Asian markets where the brand is active. As part of the collaboration, […]

The alleged risks of being publicly identified have not stopped DHS  and ICE employees from creating profiles on LinkedIn, even as Kristi Noem threatens to treat revealing agents’ identities as a crime.

Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.

Wes Streeting said he was “very worried” about the issue of rising demand for services.

BBC London’s political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.