Southampton face EFL probe for spying on Middlesbrough
The EFL launches an investigation into an alleged case of spying by a member of Southampton’s staff at Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-offs.
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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
The BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship’s arrival could bring health risks.
Microsoft Issues Warning About Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability
joshuark shares a report from Linux Magazine: Microsoft has issued a warning that a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 has been found in the Linux kernel. The vulnerability in question is tagged CVE-2026-31431 and, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), “This Linux Kernel Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Vulnerability is a frequent attack vector...
DRUGS AND CORRUPTION: Cops let R593 per month security contract lapse before R200m cocaine Hawks building heist
A retired policeman has told the Madlanga Commission that a R593.56 monthly security contract was not renewed before thieves stole a R200-million cocaine consignment from a vulnerable Hawks building in KwaZulu- Natal. He says there is still no security at the building.
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.
William, Catherine and children name baby kangaroo at Australia Zoo
Conservationist Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, says Cwtch – Welsh for cuddle – is the perfect name.
Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn’t Likely to Become a Global Crisis
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.
MIGRATION ISSUES: SA ready to defend itself against xenophobia charges at AU — Lamola
Ghana has asked the African Union to address ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues.
Baby murder accused could not recall ‘horrible’ video
Blackpool teacher Jamie Varley denies sexually abusing and murdering his 13-month-old adopted son.
Two Britons evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship ‘improving’ in hospital
Man, 69, is in intensive care in Johannesburg, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, receiving care in Netherlands
What is hantavirus?
Two Britons who were medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are improving, global health officials have said.
A British passenger, understood to be a 69-year-old man, was taken to South Africa on 27 April and is receiving care at a private...
Morrisons supermarket fined £750k for dirty bakery
A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.
Mashed potato & 19 minutes’ sleep – Entrekin’s epic race
Rachel Entrekin tells BBC Sport how she broke the course record for the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
‘Sell your souls’: Somizi livid as Cynthia Erivo cast as Miriam Makeba
Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.
Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni
An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid’s biggest matches of the season.
Google Unveils Screenless Fitbit Air, Google Health App To Replace Fitbit
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Wearables have really come full circle. The early Fitbits didn’t have screens, but the move to smartwatches put a screen on everyone’s wrist. Now, devices like Whoop and Hume are designed as data trackers first and foremost without so much as a clock. Google’s newest wearable jumps on that trend: The Fitbit Air doesn’t have a screen, but it...
‘I wouldn’t pay it’ – Trump on USA ticket price
US President Donald Trump says he “wouldn’t pay it either” when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Several schools remain closed after storms: W Cape Education
89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ex-boss Kerr adds to call for Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel games
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Nissan chose Egypt: South Africa got the trade deal it can’t use
China just gave South Africa tariff-free access to 1.4 billion consumers. Nissan just handed its manufacturing jobs to Egypt.