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Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation
The 70-year-old is accused of attacking the same person in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.
WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 14:24

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The 70-year-old is accused of attacking the same person in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.

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James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.

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Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.

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Daily Investor connects your brand with South Africa’s most powerful financial decision makers.

South Africa
Marius Van Der Merwe testified as Witness D before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

South Africa
Spokesperson says Batohi skipped cross-examination without formally applying to the panel.

South Africa
Preliminary findings point to construction flaws in Verulam temple collapse – Minister

South Africa
High Court grants NPA R12.1 million preservation order on Zama-Zama syndicate-linked properties.

World
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a “ghost fleet” used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

World
A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

World
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

World
After a ceasefire that has lasted more than two months, the U.S. is pushing for a lasting peace in Gaza.

Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Business
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Business
Anglo American has received regulatory approval from the Canadian government to merge with Teck Resources, a Canadian company.

Business
Business Talk with Michael Avery is South Africa’s top business podcast and recently reached a major viewership milestone.

Business
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Politics
The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

Politics
The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Politics
Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Sport
If you’re looking for real value on the South African road-running calendar, this is the list to bookmark for 2026.

Sport
Joe Burns will not play for Italy in the 2026 T20 World Cup after being stripped of the captaincy.

Sport
The Two Oceans has taken an unwelcome ‘victory’ at the top of South Africa’s most expensive road races list.

Sport
The government said it will publish a full breakdown of costs following the event.
Education
The government said it would pay about $760 million to allow young Britons to take part in 2027.

Education
The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia
Last Tuesday afternoon, Dean Andrea Baccarelli at the Harvard School of Public Health sent out a brief message announcing that one of the country’s most experienced and accomplished public health leaders, Dr Mary T Bassett, would...

Education
Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday
We are also getting first reactions from members of the European Parliament.
Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.
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Education
We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past
The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.
British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Regular users of Johannesburg’s hiking, running and cycling trails may start to notice subtle changes along these green spaces.
Lifestyle
Transformative laws like ‘BEE’ have been blamed for Springbok Adriaan Richter losing his assets, including his World Cup memorabilia…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Ireland racked up 301 runs against the SA team in the second ODI – their biggest innings total against higher-ranked opposition.

Entertainment
A group of suspects allegedly entered the premises, demanding cellphones and started shooting the occupants.

Entertainment
The top five most powerful women in the world all hold positions in politics and policymaking institutions.

Entertainment
‘I have no hard feelings. All I can do is to keep working hard,’ he said.

Science/Tech
TechCentral delivers a superior audience for companies looking to reach senior, highly educated IT decision makers with real spending power.

Science/Tech
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.

Science/Tech
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.

Science/Tech
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

Motoring
The new Captur is Renault’s flagship SUV in South Africa.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.