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I’ve worked just as hard as the other Strictly finalists, says Amber Davies
Saturday night is also the last time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present a Strictly final.

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The Papers: ‘Epstein files and photos released’ and ‘Walliams is axed’
The release of the Epstein files and HarperCollins UK’s axing of author David Walliams leads Saturday’s front pages.

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From beating the traffic to opening hours: How to navigate the Christmas break
Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

South Africa
Warras, I hope there’ll be justice for your brutal exit: Mlotshwa
Warrick “DJ Warras” was shot dead outside a building in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday.

South Africa
Police shut down over 1 000 illicit taverns in Western Cape
Police officials destroyed more than 20 000 litres of alcohol.

South Africa
Four killed in four bakkie crash on N2 in KZN
Four people have been killed in a crash involving four bakkies on the N2 in KZN.

South Africa
Residents at villages in Musina welcome launch of solar electricity
Residents believes that this will help small business owners.

World
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth
Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

World
US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship
Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.

World
The Negev’s Arab villages brace for mass expulsions
Khalil Le’Moor, an Arab resident of the Negev, recounts the threat facing his community of demolitions and expulsion by the Israeli government.

World
Where ISIS is still active today
The Islamic State lost its territorial stronghold in the Middle East years ago, but its influence didn’t disappear. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Aaron Zelin about how ISIS looks now.

Africa
Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?
Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

Africa
Uganda prison officer sacked for ‘politicking’ on TikTok
Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.

Africa
More British boxers will fight in Nigeria – Okolie
Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.

Africa
Can Salah finally lift Afcon trophy as Morocco eye home glory?
Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

Business
Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

Business
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

Business
Young people will feel burden of UK’s ageing society, report suggests
The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

Business
South Africa kissed these 28 cars goodbye
South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.
Politics
News24 | ANC calls on South Africans to defend democracy against AfriForum’s ‘racist disinformation’
The ANC called on South Africans to defend their democracy and to reject “AfriForum’s racist disinformation campaign”.

Politics
Inquiry into Hlophe to be finalised end January: MKP
John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

Politics
Ramaphosa confirms National Dialogue Steering Committee nominees
The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

Politics
MKP to forge ahead with another no confidence vote against Ntuli
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

Sport
Carse takes two wickets in two balls
Brydon Carse takes the wickets of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon in consecutive deliveries as Australia fall to 344-9 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Sport
Dubois drops & outclasses Panatta to retain WBC title
Caroline Dubois produced a commanding performance on her American debut, outpointing Camilla Panatt to retain her WBC lightweight title in Miami.

Sport
England make breakthrough as Head’s 170-run innings comes to an end
Zak Crawley does well to take a catch in the sun to end Travis Head’s brilliant 170-run innings, to leave Australia on 311-5 on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Sport
Mainoo wants Man Utd exit – Saturday’s gossip
Manchester United open talks with Antoine Semenyo but Kobbie Mainoo keen to leave Old Trafford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in for Brennan Johnson and three Premier League clubs interested in Denzel Dumfries.
Education
Scott C. Beardsley Named University of Virginia’s New President
The selection of Scott Beardsley by the G.O.P.-appointed board comes after the previous president resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. A new Democratic-appointed board could try to overturn the choice.
Education
People Who Achieve the Most Later in Life Typically Start Off Dabbling in Disciplines, Study Shows
A new study suggests that the people who reach the pinnacle of their fields typically dabbled in multiple disciplines when they were young.
Education
What We Know About the Suspect in the Brown and M.I.T. Killings
Officials identified a man from Portugal as the suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor. The police said he died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Education
James B. Hunt Jr., North Carolina Governor Who Kept State Blue, Dies at 88
During his 16 years in office, he earned national acclaim for his focus on education. But losing his bid for the Senate in 1984 cost him a shot at the presidency.

Lifestyle
NO white Christmas: Afrikaner refugee programme on pause
Afrikaner refugee applicants will be spending Christmas in South Africa as the resettlement programme is put on pause for now…

Lifestyle
‘Elated’: Leigh Matthews family on Donovan Moodley’s failed parole
The family of Leigh Matthews has reactedto Donovan Moodley’s third failed parole bid, stating he is ‘unremorseful’ and a ‘risk to society’.
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Entertainment
Masemola says arrest imminent in DJ Warras murder case
As tributes pour in for DJ Warras, police say suspects linked to multiple Gauteng murders will soon be arrested.

Entertainment
Three arrested after Burgersfort kidnapping for ransom
Police rescued a kidnapping victim and arrested three suspects following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation in Burgersfort.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 19 December 2025
R99 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 19 December 2025.

Entertainment
Proteas beaten again as India wrap up T20 series victory
The hosts earned a 30-run win in the final match of the T20 campaign.
Science/Tech
Airbus Moving Critical Systems Away From AWS, Google, and Microsoft Citing Data Sovereignty Concerns
Airbus is preparing to tender a major contract to move mission-critical systems like ERP, manufacturing, and aircraft design data onto a digitally sovereign European cloud, citing national security concerns and fears around U.S. extraterritorial laws like the CLOUD Act. “I need a sovereign cloud because part of the information is extremely sensitive from a national and European perspective,”...
Science/Tech
Stanford Computer Science Grads Find Their Degrees No Longer Guarantee Jobs
Elite computer science degrees are no longer a guaranteed on-ramp to tech jobs, as AI-driven coding tools slash demand for entry-level engineers and concentrate hiring around a small pool of already “elite” or AI-savvy developers. The Los Angeles Times reports: “Stanford computer science graduates are struggling to find entry-level jobs” with the most prominent tech brands, said Jan Liphardt,...

Science/Tech
Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing
From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.
Science/Tech
Ten Mistakes Marred Firewall Upgrade At Australian Telco, Contributing To Two Deaths
An independent review found that at least ten technical and process failures during a routine firewall upgrade at Australia’s Optus prevented emergency calls from reaching Triple Zero for 14 hours, during which 455 calls failed and two callers died. The Register reports: On Thursday, Optus published an independent report (PDF) on the matter written by Dr Kerry Schott, an Australian executive...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Best-selling used cars in South Africa right now – With pricing
These are the 10 most sought-after cars on the second-hand market in South Africa.
Health
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”
Health
Trump Announces Pricing Deals With Nine Drugmakers
The companies agreed to sell most of their drugs to Medicaid at the prices they charge in European countries and to sell drugs directly to consumers through a planned TrumpRx website.

Health
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Health
Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters
Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients.