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Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.
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Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin
Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains.

South Africa
Bodies of three males with gunshot wounds found outside Butterworth
The bodies of the three were found by a community member.

South Africa
Police investigating after 50-year-old man found dead in Sandton hotel
An inquest docket has been opened after the man was found dead.

South Africa
Outpatient Department at Paarl Provincial Hospital damaged by fire
Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities.

South Africa
Khanyile tells court that Zuma-Sambudla was a colleague and friend
Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence related to July 2021 unrest.

World
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
World
News24 | Lebanon minister condemns Israel strike which killed TV presenter, calls for ‘urgent action’
A television presenter who worked for Lebanon’s Al-Manar TV station has been killed in an Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, according to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

World
India and the EU clinch the ‘mother of all deals’ in a historic trade agreement
India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

World
Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

Africa
France invites Chad president in bid to ease troubled relations
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Africa
Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Africa
Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Business
New mafia taking hold in South Africa targeting rich suburbs
Mafia-style syndicates are now targeting homes in some of the country’s top suburbs.

Business
Guernsey inflation continues to slow, figures show
Annual inflation in Guernsey sees a drop of 1.2% on the year before, according to latest figures.

Business
Construction begins on HS2 tunnel from west London to Euston
The first of two boring machines was switched on in west London on Tuesday.

Business
Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says pubs will benefit from a package of business rates support.

Politics
Some political parties grandstanding at Ad Hoc Committee: Lawson Naidoo
Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests

Politics
Senona says allegations made by Khumalo are nothing but baseless
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless

Politics
Senona must testify until completion: Justice Madlanga
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.

Politics
Sanco calls for probe following discovery of ANC Greater Joburg ballot papers
The ANC’s Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes was found in a house in Pretoria.
Sport
Iconic Orlando Stadium gets a new name
A new chapter in the story of Soweto football was unveiled on Tuesday with the revealing of the new name of the iconic Orlando Stadium.
Sport
South African junior Jahnie van Zyl falls at first hurdle at Australian Open
South African Jahnie van Zyl is out of the Australian Open junior singles after falling to Australian Tori Russell.

Sport
‘An all-time great’ – Weir aims to deny Hug in London
Great Britain’s David Weir says he will do “all I can” to stop Swiss great Marcel Hug equalling his record tally of eight London Marathon wins in this year’s race.

Sport
Leinster’s Connors to join Connacht next season
Leinster flanker Will Connors is to join Connacht on a two-year deal next summer, the provinces have confirmed.
Education
Sudan: Prime Minister Affirms Role of Higher Education Ministry in Advancing Development
[SNA] Khartoum, Jan. 26, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the pivotal role of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a key driver of development in the country.
Education
Sudan: Prime Minister At University of Khartoum Main Library – University Will Regain Prestigious Position in Global Rankings
[SNA] – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the state’s commitment to providing all necessary support for the University of Khartoum and other Sudanese universities to restore their former status and reclaim their prestigious positions in global university rankings.
Education
Namibia: NSFAF Launches Online Application …Urges Stern Compliance to Subsidy
[New Era] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) vows to ensure stringent compliance with the eligibility criteria of the new funding model.
Education
Nigeria: Unilag Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On Oando GCE, Wale Tinubu
[Premium Times] The honour is in recognition of Mr Wale Tinubu’s contributions to enterprise-building, energy sector transformation, and national development.

Lifestyle
City of Johannesburg warns residents to update details or face ‘service disconnections’
Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Satan’: Malema launches scathing attack on Trump
EFF leader Julius Malema has urged US President Donald Trump to ‘drink poison’ over his claims that South Africa has a ‘white genocide’.

Entertainment
Weather alert: High temperatures, fire danger and heavy rains
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 January 2026.

Entertainment
WeBuyCars already refunded most consumers after settling with Consumer Commission
WeBuyCars agreed with the National Consumer Commission to pay a fine of R2.5 million and refund the 31 consumers who complained.

Entertainment
How a man went from being unemployed for nine years to owning his own tech product
‘The strength to endure that period comes directly from my mother.’

Entertainment
Bulls reject ‘grudge’ mindset ahead of Lions clash
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said they would not be thinking about ‘getting one back’ against the Lions in their return match after losing at Loftus.
Science/Tech
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

Science/Tech
Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law
Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world’s largest porn site.
Science/Tech
OpenAI’s Science Chief Says LLMs Aren’t Ready For Novel Discoveries and That’s Fine
OpenAI launched a dedicated team in October called OpenAI for Science, led by vice president Kevin Weil, that aims to make scientists more productive — but Weil admitted in an interview with MIT Technology Review that the LLM cannot yet produce novel discoveries and says that’s not currently the mission. UC Berkeley statistician Nikita Zhivotovskiy, who has used LLMs since the first ChatGPT,...
Science/Tech
Pinterest Cuts Up To 15% Jobs To Redirect Resources To AI
Pinterest said on Tuesday it would trim its workforce by less than 15% and reduce office space, as the social media company looks to reallocate resources to AI-focused roles and initiatives. From a report: The announcement comes as the company competes with TikTok and Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram for digital advertising budgets, as these platforms continue to draw marketers with their...

Motoring
Most popular used Chinese cars in South Africa – With pricing
Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.
Motoring

Motoring
Car prices are going up faster than salaries in South Africa
Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.
Motoring
Health
How to Make and Keep Friends
Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start.

Health
Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery
Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.
Health
Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.
Health
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.