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The Papers: ‘Terror probe into stabbing’ and ‘Streeting still intent’
A knife attack at a North London school and the health secretary’s political moves lead the papers.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026, 05:22

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A knife attack at a North London school and the health secretary’s political moves lead the papers.

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Michael Carrick is happy with his start as Manchester United head coach despite dropping his first points in 1-1 draw at West Ham.

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What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?

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Incidents included people celebrating the deadly anti-Jewish attack, and sending antisemitic emails.

South Africa
Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.

South Africa
The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.

South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.

South Africa
The department says they have also finalised the necessary planning and technical work for Phase 2.

World
Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

World
It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

World
U.S. forces are likely in places such as Puerto Rico for the long haul, as the Trump administration tries to reshape U.S. priorities in the Caribbean and South America.

World
President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza has been rejected by far-right Israeli officials who want the land for Jewish settlements.

Africa
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Africa
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Africa
The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

Africa
M23 president Bertrand Bisimwa accused the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo of failing the people of eastern DRC

Business
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and “visually distinct from a human”.

Business
The US carmaker’s tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration’s tariff relief program.

Business
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

Business
The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren’t paid enough to put their music on the platform.

Politics
Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

Politics
The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Politics
O’Sullivan has taken the stand before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Does Heart of Midlothian’s late derby winner against Hibernian suggest they are developing the habit of champions as they go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership?

Sport
Eddie Howe savours a “special connection” with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs – in direct contrast to Tottenham’s relationship with their manager.

Sport
Extended highlights of the Edinburgh derby as Hearts host Hibernian at Tynecastle.

Sport
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says he understands why the fans were booing at full-time after his side are beaten at home for the seventh time in the Premier league this season.

Education
Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support
Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.
Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Education
Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds
Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.
Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...
Education
He survived the Holocaust and Communist rule in Hungary, arrived penniless in New York and made himself into a pre-eminent Civil War scholar.
Education
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.

Lifestyle
A new study has found that Cape Town topped the list as the world’s ‘most stressful’ city to live in, according to these factors…

Lifestyle
Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his brutal alleged assault on another man…

Lifestyle
Water supply has returned to Cape Town after an interruption from Theewaterskloof Dam reduced the City’s water production by 55%.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
It was a dream debut for 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke as she produced a star display to lead the Proteas women…

Entertainment
CCTV footage posted on social media depicts how quickly VW Polo headlights are stolen in broad daylight in South Africa.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
‘People were being killed and you wanted to come and join that kind of lifestyle of killing people.’
Science/Tech
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.
Science/Tech
hackingbear writes: China’s Bytedance has released Seedance 2.0, an AI video generator which handles up to four types of input at once: images, videos, audio, and text. Users can combine up to nine images, three videos, and three audio files, up to a total of twelve files. Generated videos run between 4 and 15 [or 60] seconds long and automatically come with sound effects or music. Its...

Science/Tech
Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working out with others brings the most benefits.
Scientists analysed published reviews on exercise and mental health and found that some...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: The Trump administration wants some of the world’s largest technology companies to publicly commit to a new compact governing the rapid expansion of AI data centers, according to two administration officials granted anonymity to discuss private conversations. A draft of the compact obtained by POLITICO lays out commitments designed to ensure energy-hungry...

Motoring
The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.
Motoring

Motoring
Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

Motoring
VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.
Health
The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized.
Health
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

Health
Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Health
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.