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Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy analyse the demolition of Burnley by Tottenham’s front four, inspired by Gareth Bale.

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials “hunt” an unidentified case.

Leading Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says a photo circulating on social media of him posing with a dead horse is real.

Alcohol can’t be sold during curfew, which now starts at midnight.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered an upbeat address to the nation regarding the COVID 19 pandemic, announcing a return to Level 1 of the lockdown and saying that the vaccine rollout has gone extremely well. 

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko’s idea won an EU prize – she tells the BBC the story behind it.

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

Dr Scott Kobner has been documenting the fight to save lives in America’s worst-hit county.

Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online.

Most people recover from Covid‑19 quickly, but Long Haulers in Nigeria are turning to one another for support

Seven immigrants re-live the terrifying moment when they saved two boys from a burning flat in Grenoble.

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

Was he a joke, an oaf, a hero, or the evil dictator the West loved to hate? Decades after his death, his legacy is still a puzzle.

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.

The Treasury Committee says “now is not the time” for rises, but they may be needed in the future.

Political parties have reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the country will move to Level 1 of the coronavirus lockdown following the first leg of the vaccinations on healthcare workers across the country.

The Congress of the People (COPE) is calling on new Passenger Rail Agency CEO Zolani Matthews to restore the public’s confidence in Prasa and in train services.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Sunday at 8pm on developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The address comes as the country continues the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine against COVID 19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation Sunday evening at 20h00.  The address will be broadcast live on the SABC television News channel and digital platforms.  

Watch highlights as Jadon Sancho scores from the penalty spot and records his 50th Bundesliga assist as Borussia Dortmund beat Arminia Bielefeld 3-0.

American Collin Morikawa hits a final-round 69 to claim victory at the WGC-Workday Championship in Florida.

Liverpool snapped a four-game Premier League losing streak to close back within two points of the top four as Curtis Jones and a Kean Bryan own goal earned a win at Sheffield United.

Leading Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says a photo circulating on social media of him posing with a dead horse is real.

Frustrated with remote learning, parents in the Philadelphia area are running for office, suing, relocating and retreating to private school.

Exclusive: universities accused of telling applicants privately they have places to ensure their courses are full

British universities are taking extreme measures to ensure a supply of recruits for the coming academic year, with some accused of operating secret waiting lists to encourage school leavers to accept their offers amid uncertainty over A-level results.

With many admissions offices...

Investigation followed researchers’ decision to retract paper that found logging made forests more flammable

Two conservation scientists have been cleared of research misconduct by the University of Tasmania after a review sparked by complaints from logging industry representatives.

The Institute of Foresters of Australia and the Australian Forest Products Association wrote to the university in...

Free rapid tests to be provided to households under plans to reopen schools from 8 March

Families with children in school or college will be able to test themselves for coronavirus twice a week from home under plans for schools to safely reopen in England from 8 March.

Free tests will be provided to pupils’ households, as well as those in their childcare or support bubbles, regardless of...

 COVID-19 curbs have curtailed celebrations of the Jewish costume festival of Purim, with Israeli police preventing parties and some rabbis urging people not to drink too much so social distancing is maintained.

Usually, a star-packed, laid-back party that draws Tinseltown’s biggest names to a Beverly Hills hotel ballroom, this pandemic edition will be broadcast from two scaled-down venues in California and New York.

The Golden Globes will be handed out under pandemic conditions on Sunday on a night that could see big wins for streaming service Netflix, honours for late actor Chadwick Boseman, and a smattering of celebrities in pajamas.

The ex-naval officer completed his solo transatlantic ocean crossing on his boat “Ratel”, from SA to Brazil in a record 70 days, covering a total distance of 7,200km.

The Golden Globe Awards are being presented Sunday night.

Taylor Swift won’t reschedule “Lover Fest” shows that were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jonah Hill has opened up about body image insecurities after the Daily Mail newspaper published photographs of the actor surfing in Malibu, California.

Higher centre of gravity means SUVs are less stable than sedans.

No V8 diesel or V6 petrol but rather the stalwart normally aspirated 1HZ 4.2-litre straight-six normally aspirated oil-burner.

A higher centre of gravity means SUVs are often much more unstable than sedans and small cars.

California’s Medical Board started an investigation after Dr. Scott Green reported for the hearing on Zoom while in scrubs and with a patient on the operating table.

A day at one mass site in Connecticut shows both the promise and the shortcomings of the approach, which is at the center of President Biden’s plan to bring the pandemic to an end.

On the weekend of 19-21 five 2020 Matric learners were hosted by CapeNature and world-renowned adventurer Riaan Manser at the De Hoop Nature Reserve. These five matriculants; Jama Paliso, Hannah Chetty, Abdullah Seedat, Silondukhule Nquma and Lucy can der Meulen were the runners up in a campaign that saw five other students join Manser on […]

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace’s action is dangerous and illegal.

Planned UK first hopes to be looking for extraterrestrial life within five years.

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming – now it is replenished and welcoming life.