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Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2026, 19:59

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Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

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They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

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In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

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Sophie Devine hits a majestic 87 as New Zealand level the T20 series to set up a decider at Hove on Monday.

South Africa
The SADC meeting is taking place at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
SAPS is pursuing suspects linked to several high-profile crimes.

South Africa
Over three thousand homeless and vulnerable individuals receive clothing and essential items.

South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal has vaccinated more than one million cattle since February.

World
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as “the voice of the lazy and unemployed”.

World
BBC’s Brandon Livesay toured the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey that will host the team in the coming weeks.

World
The U.S. government is responding to the Ebola outbreak in with travel restrictions. American citizens and permanent residents departing affected countries must fly into one of three U.S. airports.

World
Some NATO allies say they are confused by President Trump’s different statements on U.S. troop deployments to Europe.

Africa
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Business
For over a century, the Nieuwoudt family has farmed one of the most remote parts of South Africa, turning it into an internationally acclaimed wine brand.

Business
Legal experts warn property practitioners to be vigilant, as the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) cracks down on non-compliance.

Business
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported that there are approximately 30 abandoned cars at Cape Town International Airport, and between 40 and 50 at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

Business
The Garden Route from Mossel Bay to the Storm’s River Mouth has taken top place in a study of the best road-trips in the world from UK-based Autotrader.

Politics
The party is holding its provincial congress in Polokwane this Saturday.

Politics
The party opened public nominations in which ordinary South Africans can select mayoral candidates

Politics
Rise Mzansi made the announcement earlier on Saturday in Johannesburg.

Politics
The delegates from across the province will elect the party’s top structure in Limpopo.

Sport
Daisy Jeanes produced another hard-hitting batting display as Glamorgan secured their second Vitality Blast Division Two victory, defeating Derbyshire by 92 runs.

Sport
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness admits Micheal Burns’ red card had a “big impact” as his side beat Kerry to reach Round 2A of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Sport
Watch highlights as Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 at Hampden to win the Scottish Cup.

Sport
Sophie Devine hits 87 off 57 balls to help New Zealand recover from 11-4 to 170-5, a total which helps the White Ferns beat England by 14 runs in the second T20 international at Canterbury to level the series at 1-1 with one match to play.
Education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to hire more civil rights lawyers, but the White House has proposed cutting that office in half.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government’s commitment to strengthening education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are fundamental to the country’s economic development.
Education
[Foroyaa] The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in the country’s higher education transformation.
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the discontinuation of the BEA scholarship.

Lifestyle
US actress Gabrielle Union is full of praise for South Africa, particularly the ‘only black-owned winery in Cape Town’…

Lifestyle
SARS has warned of a new tax scam that is currently doing the rounds. Here’s everything you need to know…

Lifestyle
A viral Reddit post of a US teacher expressing their concerns about the child of South African refugees has gone viral on social media…

Lifestyle
Actress Lupita Nyong’o took time off during a shoot to let loose a little, dancing in her orange dress.

Entertainment
Durban City secured the final top eight spot despite a 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the KwaZulu-Natal derby.

Entertainment
‘We are calm and look forward to what is going to happen,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Entertainment
Leinster drew first blood before Bordeaux scored 28 unanswered points in the first half, making life difficult for Leinster to come back.

Entertainment
The documentary features firsthand accounts from survivors and people close to the case.
Science/Tech
On Friday TechCrunch reported they could no longer Google the word “disregard”. Google’s AI Overview responded “Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question!” below an icon for hearing the word “disregard” pronounced — then displayed several inches of blank whitespace. “The Merriam-Webster link is still in there, but you have to scroll…”Earlier this week, Google rolled...
Science/Tech
Citing new research, the Associated Press reports that “modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating.” That’s the good news. But the same research “also confirmed that there’s no chance to limit warming to the international goal set in 2015.”Researchers’ new list of seven plausible carbon pollution scenarios for the future are pushing...
Science/Tech
Qualys’s Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered and published a logic flaw in Linux kernel “that permits an unprivileged local user to disclose sensitive files and execute arbitrary commands as root on default installations of several major distributions.” Friday their blog pointed out “The bug has resided in mainline Linux since November 2016 (v4.10-rc1).” “Upstream patches and distribution...

Science/Tech
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Motoring
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Motoring
Final specification and pricing will only be announced once a launch date is provided.
Health
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

Health
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.
Health
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.