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Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal’s late penalty.

The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate – court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

Meek faces several charges including murder and obstructing the administration of justice.

Licenses were handed over to minibus and scholar transport operators in Johannesburg.

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

The city’s biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge.

Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine recently crossed the four-year mark. Throughout that time, one of the biggest questions has been: Is this what Russians want?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday marks the most intense U.S. bombing yet in the Iran war. The 11 days of fighting have spooked oil markets, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

The head of the world’s second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.

Civil rights organisation AfriForum has urged the government to provide relief to motorists and the broader economy as South Africa braces for a sharp increase in fuel prices next month.

Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”

Lekota, who once served as ANC national chairperson, later left the ANC to form his own party.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor insists his decision to substitute Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes was taken to “protect” the team, with Tottenham already 3-0 down to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Striker Kieffer Moore is a “big doubt” for Wales’ World Cup play-off campaign, according to Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson.

Louis Rees-Zammit confident that Wales will give fans plenty to cheer in Cardiff against Italy in their Six Nations finale.

Ronda Rousey says she wants to “rewrite her ending” in her first MMA bout in ten years against Gina Carano on 16 May.

Fans of the Mselekus know that Abongwe has always been touted as the one family member who bears the closest resemblance to Gog’ Flo.

A well-known Hermanus estate linked to Markus Jooste and the Rupert family has been sold in a major property deal.

Second half goals from Miguel Reisinho and Iqraam Rayners saw the Brazilians leapfrog the Buccaneers.

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Meta’s advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Toyota is South Africa’s favourite car brand, but its product lineup has shifted upmarket over the last few years, with 75% of its cars now costing over half a million rand.

Three Chinese car brands saw incredible sales growth in the used market last year.

Flights from Joburg to Durban are relatively cheap at the moment, but prices are set to go up considerably towards the end of the month.

South Africa has some of the worst traffic in the world, with motorists spending an average of 10 days staring at the car in front of them.

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Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.