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BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on
Voters in Myanmar’s election say the poll is taking place in a “climate of fear”, the BBC’s South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
SUNDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2025, 06:50

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Voters in Myanmar’s election say the poll is taking place in a “climate of fear”, the BBC’s South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.

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Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.

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The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

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These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

South Africa
The NSRI rescued several people at sea and is searching for a missing teenager.

South Africa
A clean-up operation of a crash on Warden and Villiers, in the Free State is under way.

South Africa
A man tried to rob a woman of her cellphone with a knife on Table Mountain National Park.

South Africa
City of Tshwane technicians continue with repair work on the Olievenhoutbosch substation.

World
Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald reports on how gangs in Haiti are using sexual violence as a tool of terror amid the country’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis.

World
Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

World
Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as “a Christmas present” – contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.

World
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Africa
Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Africa
Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Business
While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.

Business
Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.

Business
Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

Business
FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB, is offering good value to investors, with the company set to grow in the digital banking space after buying a slice of Dubai-based Optasia.

Politics
Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

Politics
‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

Politics
The EFF has described the attacks as a violation of African sovereignty.

Politics
More than R2 billion was embezzled from the hospital.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates and Jomo Cosmos midfielder Eugene Zwane says Irvin Khoza’s sons should be given credit.
Sport
Highlights from eight Premier League matches, including Arsenal versus Brighton.

Sport
Match of the Day’s Wayne Rooney analyses why Unai Emery’s second-half substitutions were so impactful as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves.
Education
Marina Vance had an E.P.A. grant to help homeowners counter the impact of wildfire smoke, until the agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities.
Education
Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.
Education
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try.
Education
The grand jury received testimony that the man had acted to defend his son, who had faced bullying before the shooting, a local prosecutor said.

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi reacts to alleged girlfriend Rachel John’s ‘a day in a life in South Africa’ video amid rumours of their romance.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Bloemfontein’s big-city, small-town vibe is attracting first-time property buyers in their droves. But there’s more to it than that …

Lifestyle
The 26-year-old Broadway child star leaves behind a 3-year-old son.

Entertainment
The message is right but Zuma is perhaps not the right person to deliver it

Entertainment
City of Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the restoration of power could take several days

Entertainment
Sunrisers batter Jordan Hermann and bowler Anrich Nortje were in something of a class of their own in Paarl.

Entertainment
A total of R70.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 27 December 2025.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from Engadget:OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness who can help it anticipate the potential harms of its models and how they can be abused, in order to guide the company’s safety strategy. It comes at the end of a year that’s seen OpenAI hit with numerous accusations about ChatGPT’s impacts on users’ mental health, including a few wrongful...
Science/Tech
An anonymous Slashdot reader shared this story from Interesting Engineering:Cybersecurity specialists from the research group DARKNAVY have demonstrated how modern humanoid robots can be compromised and weaponised through weaknesses in their AI-driven control systems. In a controlled test, the team demonstrated that a commercially available humanoid robot could be hijacked with nothing more...
Science/Tech
Phoronix reports on “an exciting post-Christmas patch series out on the Linux kernel mailing list” proposing “a new runtime standby ABI that is similar in nature to the ‘Modern Standby’ functionality found with Microsoft Windows…”Modern Standby is a low-power mode on Windows 11 for letting systems remain connected to the network and appear “sleeping” but will allow for instant wake-up for...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press:Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel, with the aim of reining in Western space superiority that has helped Ukraine on the battlefield. Intelligence findings seen by The Associated...
Motoring

Motoring
Chery is rapidly expanding in South Africa, with plans to launch two new car brands in early 2026.

Motoring
You don’t need to be a technical expert or mechanic – simple preparation gets you a long way.

Motoring
JMC has officially launched the Vigus bakkie in South Africa.
Health
Recent research highlights that the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.
Health
The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder.
Health
She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage.

Health
Some of the lamps – which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder – are available to loan for up to three weeks.