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‘Years in the making’ – are Arsenal ready to shed ‘nearly-men’ tag?
Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:47

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Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

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Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces – just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

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The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

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Pep Guardiola has spoken passionately about children being killed and injured in conflict zones across the world, saying the footage he sees “hurts me”.

South Africa
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear at this stage.

South Africa
Operators affiliated with the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council have downed tools.

South Africa
It is alleged that his wife, Ethel Mdluli, contracted two men to kill her husband at their home.

South Africa
Police have confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

World
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby’s trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

World
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the “digital Wild West”.

World
A Jewish heritage foundation has set out to help restore private property appropriated after Syrian Jews left the country.

World
The U.K. government says newly released files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest that the former British ambassador to the U.S. may have shared market-sensitive information with Epstein.

Africa
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Africa
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Africa
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Africa
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Business
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Business
The milestone reflects the US retail giant’s booming e-commerce business and investors’ embrace of its AI investments.

Business
The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays
Business

Politics
Mashale says all she did was expose corruption within the SAPS since 2008.

Politics
He was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

Politics
ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

Sport
Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid eye Adam Wharton deal, Manchester United could move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Sandro Tonali, Leeds keeper Illan Meslier looks to be heading to Turkey.

Sport
Great Britain’s Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win gold medals at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey.

Sport
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace to secure a 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Sport
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season from Slavia Prague.
Education
[Daily Trust] Alhaji Muhammad Angulu Loko, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) chairmanship candidate for Abaji Area Council in the upcoming February 21, 2026 election, has described the state of infrastructural decay in rural primary schools as “quite worrisome.”
Education
[Liberian Investigator] – Three senior officials of the Ministry of Transport have returned from a 13-day intensive training program in Istanbul, Turkey, armed with new technical expertise aimed at strengthening Liberia’s road infrastructure, financing systems and safety standards.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] – The National Port Authority has launched a $1 million nationwide fundraising campaign to rehabilitate critical infrastructure at the University of Liberia, casting the initiative as a strategic investment in public education, workforce development and the country’s long-term recovery.

Education
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

Lifestyle
Trevor Noah has a long history of poking fun at the POTUS. Here are five unfiltered quotes about President Donald Trump…

Lifestyle
The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifestyle
Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Usuthu remained fourth with 30 points after 17 matches played.

Entertainment
Patricia Morgan-Mashale gave her testimony before the ad hoc committee.

Entertainment
R34 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 3 February 2026.

Entertainment
Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana is expected to address the media at the crime scene shortly.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Google Home users, your long nightmare is over. The platform has finally added support for buttons. The release notes for a February 2 update state that several new starter conditions for automations are now available, including “Switch or button pressed.” Smart buttons are physical, programmable switches that you can press to trigger automations or control...
Science/Tech
Senators asked Ted Sarandos about whether the acquisition would raise prices, squeeze talent and degrade the moviegoing experience.

Science/Tech
In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at root of the loneliness epidemic.
Science/Tech
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have more in common with cigarettes than with fruit or vegetables, and require far tighter regulation, according to a new report. The Guardian: UPFs and cigarettes are engineered to encourage addiction and consumption, researchers from three US universities said, pointing to the parallels in widespread health harms that link both. UPFs, which are widely available...

Motoring
Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Motoring
Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Motoring
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring
Health
In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.
Health
Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

Health
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

Health
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.