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The resignations of BBC director general Tim Davie and his head of news Deborah Turness dominate Monday’s papers.

Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documents show.

Here are the key events from day 1,355 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

A former leading figure in the Russian Orthodox Church breaks his silence after an ex-aide levels allegations against him.

Health authorities say 48 typhoid cases have been reported in the Tshwane since start of the year.

Police say nine suspects were apprehended on charges for possession of presumed stolen alcohol.

The destruction includes the newly installed G20 Summit signage along the R55 route near Nasrec.

Police have charged Harshita Brella’s husband with murder – but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world’s informal settlements aren’t left out of global climate talks.

The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

US lawmakers are working over the weekend as they seek a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown, which is now on day 40.

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday’s grand opening.

The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The advert seeks “an extraordinary tutor” required “to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman.”

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

The block on exports of the company’s chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.

Food Lover’s Market, one of the most recognisable names in South Africa today, began as a single fresh produce shop run by two brothers, Brian and Mike Coppin.

Botha passed away at an East London hospital on Saturday after a long illness.

The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy believe Rob Edwards has “too big a mountain” to climb to keep Wolves in the Premier League.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says the “commitment” shown by Aston Villa on and off the ball was the key to their emphatic 4-0 win over Bournemouth at Villa Park.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes Jeremy Doku had “the best game he’s ever had in a Manchester City shirt” as Pep Guardiola’s side dominanted Liverpool in a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney believes Virgil Van Dijk’s disallowed goal against Manchester City should have stood, saying that Andy Robertson was not blocking Gianluigi Donnarumma’s vision or impeding his ability to try to make a save.

Flossie McShea from Devon says she saw a shooting, a beheading and porn and that other students ‘show you their screen without invitation’

A 17-year-old girl who says she was exposed to horrific images and videos including porn, a shooting and a beheading on a smartphones during the school day has joined a legal action against the education secretary.

Flossie McShea, from Devon, says she also...

More than 150 psychiatrists sign letter condemning contract to host exams in country with well-documented human rights abuses

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is facing a backlash from members over a controversial partnership with Qatar’s state healthcare provider.

The college has signed a contract with the state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation to host international exams in Doha, enabling...

Amor Vittone – the widow of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen – is back with a catchy new single and a sassy music video…

Forever green and gold! The Springboks white away kits quickly turned green during their match against France on Saturday…

Saffas are FLOORED at actress Rosamund Pike’s South African accent, seen in this viral clip and her new movie ‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’.

Events saw a number of red flags, deployment of the safety car and close if sometime too close racing.

An announcement regarding the Atto 2 could be made soon. Should approval be given, expect it to arrive in 2026.

“So, I’m happy. We’ve been on very good form. The team have given me a great car, so I’ve always got to thank them.“

Aging off-roader still has the charm, versatility and added practicality for seven to rival its more rugged sibling, but at a cost.

Emily Berry’s exploration of agoraphobia.