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Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children’s dance school.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 15:06

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McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children’s dance school.

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Two dioceses are given warnings by the Charity Commission over their handling of complaints against a former bishop.

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

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South Africa’s recent removal from the EU’s list of high-risk jurisdictions will reduce compliance burdens on international transactions and boost trade opportunities.

South Africa
EMS and rescue team in Limpopo have been called to evacuate a family of six whose house is flooded.

South Africa
Some motorists are removing warning signs and attempting to cross dangerous, submerged bridges.

South Africa
Dumisani Khumalo is testifying at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminality in the

South Africa
Attorney Mabunda seeks case reopening after CCTV shared by media shows Majola absent from footage.

World
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
World
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest a day after elections in which early results showed a commanding lead for President Yoweri Museveni as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule.

World
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

World
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

Africa
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Africa
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Africa
President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Africa
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Business
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

Business
Delcy Rodríguez gave her first state of the union address to the country after the US seized Nicolás Maduro.

Business
Air Europa is launching a new flight that connects Johannesburg and Madrid, but local travellers will have to wake up early.

Business
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster despite receiving R500 million to revamp the facility.
Politics
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday that she had relayed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s participation in naval exercises in False Bay and was appointing a board of inquiry to establish if they were ignored.

Politics
ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Politics
Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

Politics
The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

Sport
Swindon Town are charged for fielding two ineligible players in Tuesday’s win at Luton Town in the Vertu Trophy.

Sport
Jacob Stockdale returns from injury as Ulster name a strong team to face Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup in Belfast on Saturday [13:00 GMT].

Sport
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the shoulder injury is not serious but Dewi Lake will miss Saturday’s Pool 1 showdown.

Sport
Fabio Wardley hopes to make his first defence of the WBO world title in the spring – with a number of potential opponents under consideration.
Education
[GroundUp] SGB chair claims education minister promised to build new school. MEC Sipho Hlomuka has not answered our questions.
Education
[GroundUp] Many parents are disappointed with the schools they’ve been offered
Education
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2025 Ordinary level results with a pass rate of 35 percent up from 33.19 percent in 2024.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has formally honored the Provost of the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Professor Ayodeji Samson Olatunji Ogunjuyigbe, for his outstanding contributions to advancing fiscal decentralization and strengthening institutional capacity in Liberia.

Lifestyle
A prominent South African lawyer has come under fire for posting sensitive back-to-school images on his social media account…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

Lifestyle
A wandering white rhino got caught in the heavy downpour at Kruger National Park, necessitating a rescue operation.

Entertainment
Opposition figures described deadly raids, arrests and internet shutdowns following voting across several regions.

Entertainment
“They are very good signings for us and hopefully they can help us in the team,” Modiba said.

Entertainment
‘Die Kantoor’, the South African adaptation of the Bafta and Golden Globe-winning cult comedy ‘The Office’, premieres this weekend on kykNet.

Entertainment
The R2 million contract to buy 22 laptops at inflated prices attracted widespread attention last year.

Science/Tech
Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

Science/Tech
Sibongile Rejoyce Sambo went from hoping to have a job serving passengers on commercial airliners to owning a company that flies VIPs, celebrities, sports stars, and heads of state in luxury.
Science/Tech
“If we can’t win on social media, then we definitely can’t win on A.I.,” says Haidt.

Science/Tech
DJI’s new action camera brings a larger sensor, a variable aperture lens, 8K video, interchangeable lenses, and more.
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.
Motoring

Health
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

Health
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

Health
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.