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Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy – and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

Police said the circumstances surrounding his missing persons case are still sketchy

Forecaster Langutelani says the cold front moved across the south-western parts of the province

This follows heavy rains in the area, however no casualties have been reported

Police divers shot and killed a crocodile from a helicopter and found the human remains.

India recently published a survey to ‘standardize’ the Indian body sizes, so its manufacturers don’t have to use the U.S. and E.U. sizes for a billion people. But is there a ‘standard’ Indian body?

Three NPR journalists talk about the challenge of producing independent, accurate coverage of the war with Iran.

The ICRC president talks about her recent trip to Iran, and warns about the impact of the Iran war on civilians.

Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China’s market due to its ties with Taiwan.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Residents of a popular seaside destination are concerned about the prospect of becoming a nuclear town amid plans to build a nuclear power station in the area.

Officials are warning Gauteng residents to be cautious travelling to certain areas such as Limpopo, Mpumalanga, or neighbouring countries.

South Africa’s Minister of Employment and Labour announced two draft bills to drastically reform labour legislation.

A Constitutional Court ruling has outlined major implications for antenuptial agreements entered into in certain marriages.

IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May

Herman Mashaba described the announcement as the beginning of a brighter future for South Africans

ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane was speaking at Cosatu’s Workers Day celebrations in Durban.

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressed COSATU-affiliated members at a Workers Day rally in Brakpan.

In-form Warrington Wolves sweep aside Huddersfield Giants at the Accu Stadium to go back up to third in the Super League standings.

Liverpool make offer for Dutch defender Sam Beukema, AC Milan offer Rafael Leao to Premier League sides, Manchester United target ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo, plus more.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe keeps faith with William Osula and the forward repays his faith in a crucial win against Brighton.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the opportunity to win two competitions this season is fuelling his player’s hunger to win matches after a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League.

Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence

The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.

Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...

A Checkers Sixty60 driver, doubling as a content creator, is sharing a look at his life on the road and in his humble home…

British actress Cynthia Erivo – set to play Miriam Makeba in a biopic – has been trolled over a clip of her singing the late icon’s song.

Tyla stuns in a custom Javier Collazo feather dress at Billboard Women in Music, highlighting her bold red carpet style.

Kubheka was found on Saturday, 02 May 2026.

City centre forward Jean Lwamba went from villain to hero.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 2 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Thousands of qualifying students remain locked out of universities and colleges.

Exclusive: A grazier has released emails that reveal the state’s environment and water department prioritised harvesting of winter cereal crops over wetlands

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The New South Wales government has routinely delayed environmental flows to critical wetlands in the state’s north-west in favour of farming, despite...

TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.

Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.