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Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the 2026 Six Nations, but what are the big talking points from his selection?

The move comes as Syrian government forces take control of north-eastern areas where Kurdish-led forces have long controlled.

The BBC’s Faisal Islam was in the room when President Trump told his audience that he would not use force in Greenland, but also launched a long argument for why the US should own it.

Sassa will also work with Home Affairs to assist with lost IDs.

Six men are facing multiple murder charges for the brutal killing of 18 people.

Operations for remaining missing people continue in different parts of the province.

Gauteng police are currently combing through the crime scene at the informal settlement.

Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world’s oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

An international campaign to save the pitch in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem appears to have forced the authorities to reconsider.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

South African banking group Nedbank has announced an offer to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group for R13.9 billion.

Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

The French government is not currently in favour of boycotting this summer’s World Cup over US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, according to the country’s sports minister.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the squad have been told their owners Y11 Sport & Media are in talks to buy rivals Cardiff.

Winger Adam Radwan says he contemplated leaving the Prem before Leicester Tigers signed him from Newcastle.

BBC Scotland will broadcast live television coverage of Airdrieonians v St Mirren and Stenhousemuir v Falkirk in the Scottish Cup.

Applying for a Smart ID through a South African bank in 2026? Here’s what it costs and what to expect before you book your appointment.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that antenuptial contracts signed after customary marriages, which are classified as civil, are invalid.

Statistics SA announced this morning that South Africa’s inflation rate moved sideways in the second half of 2025.

Tickets for the tie at the tiny Aspmyra Stadion cost around £25 ($33) each.

Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink has been accused of getting involved in internal ANC politics

The Swedish brand’s latest computer-packed EV hopes to take on and beat the BMW iX3. But we’re more excited about the new seat belt.

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.

Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.