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This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC’s political editor.
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This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC’s political editor.
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We can no longer afford to have media that is complacent and complicit in the reporting of injustices.

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MG, now owned by China’s SAIC, is making significant strides in the South African market with its HS SUV, offering a well-rounded package despite minor drawbacks such as intrusive driver assistance and cabin creaks.
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Batsman a surprise inclusion in the Proteas squad

South Africa
Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive.

South Africa
The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

South Africa
The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

South Africa
Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

World
Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

World
A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

World
The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

World
BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Business
Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.
Business

Business
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

Business
South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Politics
Zuma’s briefing will be held at the Venezuelan embassy alongside Venezuela’s ambassador to SA.

Politics
The committee, probing allegations made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, adjourned last month.

Politics
Ramaphosa attended the SACP’s commemoration of Joe Slovo’s death.

Politics
The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Sport
Jacob Bethell makes his first Ashes half-century in 87 balls on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over yet again as Zak Crawley is trapped lbw for one, having made no attempt at playing a shot, to leave England 4-1 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are “completely aligned” about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results.

Sport
Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Lifestyle
Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

Entertainment
Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé said the new backline coach is helping them use their outside backs to best effect.

Entertainment
All cricketing eyes will be on the SA men’s senior team at the World Cup from next month.

Entertainment
Years of strict birth control and rising prosperity have left China facing a demographic crisis that could reshape its economy.

Entertainment
The Man Utd man scored the first goal and assisted the second on a good night for the Elephants.
Science/Tech
Boris Cherny, the creator of Claude Code at Anthropic, revealed a deceptively simple workflow that uses parallel AI agents, verification loops, and shared memory to let one developer operate with the output of an entire engineering team. “I run 5 Claudes in parallel in my terminal,” Cherny wrote. “I number my tabs 1-5, and use system notifications to know when a Claude needs input.” He also...
Science/Tech
According to Bloomberg, Discord has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO. Reuters reports: The U.S. IPO market regained momentum in 2025 after nearly three years of sluggish activity, but hopes for a stronger rebound were tempered by tariff-driven volatility, a prolonged government shutdown and a late-year selloff in artificial intelligence stocks. Discord, which was founded in 2015, offers...
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schwit1 shares a report from Gothamist: Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data from anyone who enters its supermarkets, according to new signage posted at the chain’s Manhattan and Brooklyn locations earlier this month. Anyone entering the store could have data on their face, eyes and voices collected and stored by the Rochester-headquartered supermarket chain. The...

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Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.
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Motoring
A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Motoring
Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.