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‘A van was set alight and pushed towards my home’
Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland.
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Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland.

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Jess Turnbull “had so much to look forward to in her career and her life”, the chief constable says.

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Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.

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BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
South Africa
Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game
In support of the Bafana Bafana opening match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, the Madlanga Commission on Thursday donned their Bafana jerseys.“As you all see, today we, the entire Commission, are donning the Bafana Bafana jersey. Since today is the opening of Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, it is fitting...
South Africa
Pre-2009 qualifications remain valid, says Manamela
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the country’s qualifications system.
Addressing a media briefing on developments relating to the National Qualifications...

South Africa
Zimbabwean truck driver gets 20 years imprisonment for smuggle explosives worth R1 million

South Africa
Mashaba says he knew by Thursday night that a possible drug trafficking will happen on Friday

World
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

World
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

World
The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

World
Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Africa
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Africa
Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Africa
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.
Business
Business
Business
Business

Politics
The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

Politics
The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Politics
Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Politics
Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

Sport
Shaun Edwards’ departure from France’s national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

Sport
Several Springbok players have sent well wishes to Bafana Bafana on the eve of the team’s World Cup opener on Thursday.

Sport
BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026

Sport
Zimbabwean journalist says he will support Bafana Bafana against Mexico despite growing anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa.
Education
[Vanguard] 8Over 40 youths receive CPD UK accreditation and Ministry of Labour trade test certificates
Education
[Leadership] Lagos State University (LASU) has secured a grant of N3 billion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to establish a Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Cyber Sciences (ARCS) in Southwest Nigeria.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] SEVEN people reportedly died after suffering burns when the commuter omnibus they were travelling in caught fire in Gweru this Wednesday.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] A HARARE-based parent has approached the High Court to contest a government directive restricting Ordinary Level candidates to nine subjects, after his son was ordered to drop three subjects he had already paid for at Mutare Boys High School.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Local food, culture, and creative industries are surging globally, with recent ‘Time Out’ rankings spotlighting the country as a top destination for world-class dining and lifestyle experiences.

Entertainment
Nearly 4.7 million young South Africans are unemployed, while the youth unemployment rate sits at almost 61%

Entertainment
Trial proceedings in the high-profile murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been pushed…

Entertainment
The DJ joined the station when it launched in 2025.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.

Science/Tech
The Sam Altman, Dario Amodei feud is shaping AI’s biggest products – and now Wall Street’s biggest listings.
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader MattSparkes shares a report from NewScientist, captioned: “For years we’ve had unconfirmed reports, rumors, hints… now we know.” From the report: Fully autonomous drones with no human oversight have killed soldiers on the battlefield for the first time. This is according to a senior figure in the Ukrainian defense industry, marking a watershed moment in warfare. The...

Science/Tech
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
This popular term is often misused, experts say, which may cause more harm than good.

Health
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
Health
Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services.
Health
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.