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Man admits dressing as fake navy admiral at Remembrance event
Jonathan Carley, 65, attended a wreath-laying service in Llandudno on 9 November.
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Jonathan Carley, 65, attended a wreath-laying service in Llandudno on 9 November.
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme said it has completed all funding decisions for the 2026 academic year before universities and colleges reopen.

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Two people were killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal in the early hours on Monday.

South Africa
A High Court in December dismissed the Regulator’s bid to halt the publication of results in papers.
South Africa
Department gives update on West Coast red tide
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas.
Observations by Fisheries Control Officers (FCOs) and satellite...
South Africa
Appointment of Presidential Climate Commissioners welcomed
The Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), Dorah Modise, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Commissioners of the PCC.“We thank and applaud our Chairperson, President [Cyril] Ramaphosa on his well informed and guided decision on the appointment of these diverse leaders of...

South Africa
Two suspects one of them believed to be a well-known businessman have been killed in a shootout
World
A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a transgender woman who was born male, French media reported.

World
NPR’s A Martinez talks to Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center about the Zaporizhzhia power plant and its importance in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

World
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan recounts devastating scenes and stories of horrific violence after her team gained access to a city in the embattled Darfur region.

World
The future of Venezuela is uncertain after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The vice president is now in charge, but she hasn’t indicated she’ll fall in step with President Trump.

Africa
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Africa
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Africa
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Business
Stellantis South Africa is still trying to recall over 20 cars in South Africa amid a serious safety issue with their airbags.

Business
South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

Business
The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.
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Politics
Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

Politics
The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Politics
Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Politics
He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

Sport
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reacted after his side were eliminated in the AFCON round of 16 by Cameroon.

Sport
Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu joins the Cadillac team as reserve driver for their debut season in 2026.

Sport
Former Red Bull head of strategy Will Courtenay starts his role as McLaren’s sporting director as Formula 1 returns to work after its winter break.

Sport
Premier League giants Manchester United have sacked Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge.
Education
Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman and, for a time, an athlete on the school’s diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life.

Education
Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The MP, Mr Atta Issah being assisted by chiefs and stakeholders to break ground for work to commence
Education
[Leadership] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transform the state’s education sector, with plans to recruit more teachers to improve the quality of learning across public schools.
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Entertainment
The allegations were made by America’s Got Talent star and violinist Brian King Joseph, who has since filed a lawsuit against Smith.

Entertainment
The Limpopo-born hitmaker survived a serious car crash while travelling to perform, leaving fans shaken

Entertainment
At its weakest since 1994, the ANC now governs alongside other political parties.

Entertainment
‘The intensity, the atmosphere and the travel are completely different but also inspiring,’ he said.

Science/Tech
Petrol and diesel prices will be reducing substantially on Wednesday, which is especially great news for South Africans travelling back from holiday destinations from that day.

Science/Tech
London, United Kingdom – As institutional capital continues to flow out of major cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), market dynamics around digital assets are undergoing a notable shift. Recent data shows that since early November, the 30-day simple moving average inflow for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has turned negative, reflecting a more cautious stance from institutional […]

Science/Tech
Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested nearly two dozen models to find the best water fountains for most cats.

Science/Tech
Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.

Motoring
Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Motoring
Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun has warned of a tough year ahead for the global auto industry.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Health
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.