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‘No win, no trim’ – why a haircut became a problem for Man Utd
Frank Ilett, known as The United Strand, is a story about a haircut that has caught the attention of Manchester United fans.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:35

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Frank Ilett, known as The United Strand, is a story about a haircut that has caught the attention of Manchester United fans.

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Tottenham fans are left frustrated as Newcastle inflict a seventh home defeat of the season on Thomas Frank’s side.
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Melville: 23 days without water. Brixton: 14 days without water. Parktown West: 21 days without water. Vrededorp: 12 days without water. Mayfair: 10 days without water. Greenside: 11 days without water. Parkview: 11 days without water. Emmarentia: 8 days without water.
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The good news is that poachers slaughtered far fewer rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal last year. The bad news is that they killed many more in Kruger National Park instead.

South Africa
Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.

South Africa
The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.

South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.

South Africa
The department says they have also finalised the necessary planning and technical work for Phase 2.

World
U.S. forces are likely in places such as Puerto Rico for the long haul, as the Trump administration tries to reshape U.S. priorities in the Caribbean and South America.

World
President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza has been rejected by far-right Israeli officials who want the land for Jewish settlements.

World
After connecting through social media, an informal network of moms started crowdfunding to help families in Gaza afford food and shelter.

World
Trucks have been stuck at the closed border since October. Both countries are facing economic losses with no end in sight. The Taliban also banned all Pakistani pharmaceutical imports to Afghanistan.

Africa
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Africa
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Africa
The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

Africa
M23 president Bertrand Bisimwa accused the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo of failing the people of eastern DRC

Business
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

Business
The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren’t paid enough to put their music on the platform.
Business

Business
What to know about the two firms’ blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

Politics
Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

Politics
The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Politics
O’Sullivan has taken the stand before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Extended highlights of the Edinburgh derby as Hearts host Hibernian at Tynecastle.

Sport
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says he understands why the fans were booing at full-time after his side are beaten at home for the seventh time in the Premier league this season.

Sport
Glentoran manager Declan Devine says he is “gutted” after league leaders Larne netted a late equaliser against his side, who were shown two red cards, at Inver Park.

Sport
Benjamin Sesko rescues a point for Manchester United as thier winning run under interim head coach Michael Carrick ends in a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Education
He survived the Holocaust and Communist rule in Hungary, arrived penniless in New York and made himself into a pre-eminent Civil War scholar.
Education
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.

Education
From Pennsylvania to Montana, the White House’s war on ‘woke’ has targeted US monuments that address topics like racism and Indigenous history
Blank spaces now exist where a series of panels about enslavement once appeared on the walls of the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The site, which honors the home of George Washington and John Adams, is a major landmark that bore...
Education
[Premium Times] The governor made this assertion while presiding over a basic education stakeholders roundtable meeting convened to review progress, challenges, and opportunities within the basic education sub-sector, held at the Government House, Dutse, on Sunday.

Lifestyle
A new study has found that Cape Town topped the list as the world’s ‘most stressful’ city to live in, according to these factors…

Lifestyle
Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his brutal alleged assault on another man…

Lifestyle
Water supply has returned to Cape Town after an interruption from Theewaterskloof Dam reduced the City’s water production by 55%.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
It was a dream debut for 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke as she produced a star display to lead the Proteas women…

Entertainment
CCTV footage posted on social media depicts how quickly VW Polo headlights are stolen in broad daylight in South Africa.

Entertainment
R49 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 10 February 2026.

Entertainment
‘People were being killed and you wanted to come and join that kind of lifestyle of killing people.’

Science/Tech
Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working out with others brings the most benefits.
Scientists analysed published reviews on exercise and mental health and found that some...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: The Trump administration wants some of the world’s largest technology companies to publicly commit to a new compact governing the rapid expansion of AI data centers, according to two administration officials granted anonymity to discuss private conversations. A draft of the compact obtained by POLITICO lays out commitments designed to ensure energy-hungry...
Science/Tech
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.

Science/Tech
The letter comes after Benioff joked at a company event on Monday that ICE was monitoring international employees in attendance, sparking immediate backlash.

Motoring
The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.
Motoring

Motoring
Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

Motoring
VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.
Health
The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized.
Health
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

Health
Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Health
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.