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Murder charge after student stabbed near university
Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:50

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Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester.

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Emma Raducanu digs deep to secure a gritty win over Oleksandra Oliynykova and reach her first final since her 2021 US Open triumph.

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Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl.

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The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

South Africa
The Swartruggens Dam is full and currently overflowing

South Africa
Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.

South Africa
At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.
South Africa
Breakthrough in Foot and Mouth Disease fight
South Africa’s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has received a boost with the first batch of locally produced vaccines in over 20 years set to reach farmers soon.This as the country has resumed local FMD vaccine production.“This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a proactive, science led war on...

World
Intelligence experts believe south-west France’s proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
World
A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year will set sail for the besieged territory again next month, one member told AFP on Friday.

World
Nazar Daletskyi’s relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
World
A 6 January 2021 rioter, who was pardoned by US President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to a harassment charge after being accused of threatening to kill US House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, prosecutors said.

Africa
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Africa
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Africa
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.
Business
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Business
YouTube’s total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

Business
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

Politics
The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.

Politics
A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.
Politics
Masemola says the team will start its work next week.
Politics
The outspoken, controversial Zimbabwean war veteran Blessed Runesu “Bombshell” Geza, 73, at the centre of a movement calling for the removal of president Emmerson Mnangagwa, died in the early hours of Friday at a Johannesburg hospital.

Sport
Relebohile Mofokeng is hitting form at the right time for Orlando Pirates especially with the World Cup just four months away.

Sport
Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.

Sport
Wales aim to give their beleaguered fans something to cheer in their Six Nations opener against England.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will face Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the Nedban Cup round of 32 in Durban this weekend.
Education
A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.
Education
[Africa Check] Nigeria’s student loans agency, University of Benin deny circular asking students to start repaying education loans
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Contrary to online claims, Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says undergraduates can register for the 2026 exam without terminating their current admission.

Education
Teachers, Ofsted and unions will study how new report cards affect school leaders’ wellbeing.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has disputed viral memes depicting its R114 million N2 wall project as separating rich and poor communities.

Lifestyle
‘Ujajola 9/9’ presenter, Jub Jub is at the end of all his attempts to slim down his waistline, placing hope on surgery to solve the problem.

Lifestyle
FAKE NEWS: The City of Cape Town has debunked a viral video suggesting an ‘anaconda infestation’ at the Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve.

Lifestyle
The gorgeous Zendaya has been the face of many luxury brands and campaigns.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Nationwide festive season operations saw 236 887 arrests, targeting serious crime, unlicensed alcohol outlets.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 6 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R850 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 6 February 2026.
Science/Tech
An investigation has uncovered a sprawling network of hidden cameras in Chinese hotel rooms that livestream guests — including couples having sex — to paying subscribers on Telegram. Over 18 months, the BBC identified six websites and apps on the messaging platform that claimed to operate more than 180 spy cams across Chinese hotels, not just recording but broadcasting live. One site, monitored...

Science/Tech
Saatva is providing a bedding bundle to Team USA hockey and figure skating at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games—here are my thoughts on it as a sleep coach.

Science/Tech
Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high energy prices.
Science/Tech
Kris Marszalek, the co-founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, has paid $70 million for the domain AI.com — the highest price ever publicly disclosed for a website name, according to the deal’s broker Larry Fischer of GetYourDomain.com. The entire sum was paid in cryptocurrency to an undisclosed seller. Marszalek plans to debut the site during a Super Bowl ad this weekend,...
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.
Motoring
Health
People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.

Health
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.
Health
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
Health
A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”