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A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.

BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the “shocking” material as Musk denies the allegations.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Western Cape Education Department condemns this morning’s disruption at Bastiaanse High School

NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Jason Rezaian, who was imprisoned in Iran when he was the Tehran correspondent for The Washington Post, about the country’s current wave of protest.

Iranians are using Starlink to get online during the government’s near-total internet shutdown.

The two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as President Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of Denmark’s Arctic territory of Greenland.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

The businesses’ co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Phahlane says the interefernce began after the ANC Polokwane Conference in 2007.

Donegal are through to Saturday’s Dr McKenna Cup final after a 1-18 to 1-16 win over holders Derry and they will meet Monaghan in the decider after they beat Tyrone.

British champion Kristen Spours is “grateful” her father could see her perform a final time before retirement at the European Figure Skating Championships.

Dom Taylor is given a six-month suspension for failing a drugs test during the PDC World Championship.

Raphinha has become one of Barcelona’s most dependable performers and a decisive figure in their biggest matches, which he credits Hansi Flick for.

Car enthusiast Cheslin Kolbe revealed his larger than life set of wheels, hailed as one of the ‘toughest and biggest’ vehicles on the market.

The bail application of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, has been postponed to Thursday, 15 January.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The result maintained the dominance of Senegal over Egypt.

The two-time champions from seasons one and two are again in the mix in the play-offs.

A total of R14.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 14 January 2026.

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.

The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?