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US authorities discover a million more Epstein documents, officials say
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a “few more weeks”.
WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2025, 22:44

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The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a “few more weeks”.

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Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.

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Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was “vitally important” to the band’s early line-up.

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Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.

South Africa
IEC is sharpening its tools to improve the voting experience ahead of next year’s elections.

South Africa
Foot and Mouth Disease was confirmed in the Amahlathi Local Municipality.

South Africa
Eastern Cape Transport says it is hopeful it will keep the downward trajectory of road fatalities.

South Africa
In a statement, Kolwapi said no firearm was present and that it was a toy gun.
World
Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.
World
Israeli opposition lawmakers slammed on Wednesday the establishment of a commission of inquiry into October 7 backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with dozens of MPs tearing up the draft bill.

World
US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires “an act of Congress”.

World
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Africa
A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Africa
As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Africa
Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Africa
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

Business
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

Business
French magazine Jeune Afrique has ranked four South African cities among the top 30 most attractive destinations on the continent for quality of life and investment.

Business
Data from the Department of Public Service and Administration show that over 37,800 government employees are millionaires.

Business
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Politics
Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Politics
Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.
Politics
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.

Politics
The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited the public to join him on a Christmas morning walk. Here are all the details …

Sport
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is “impossible” to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who is set for up to a month out with injury, but other players “must step up”.

Sport
Barcelona cool their interest in Marc Guehi after meeting his agents, but Marcus Rashford wants to remain at the Spanish club, and Crystal Palace rival West Ham for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, plus more.

Sport
Zimbabwe receive an injury boost ahead of their crucial AFCON Group B clash against Angola in Marrakech on Friday.
Education
The decision seemed likely to provoke a court battle in a state where Republican politicians have sought to influence public universities.
Education
It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal.
Education
Readers offer personal stories in response to a guest essay critical of home-schooling.
Education
[Nile Post] Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has warned heads of examination centres and the general public to beware of fraudsters posing as members of the UNEB Security Committee.

Lifestyle
It seems Siya Kolisi may have confirmed rumours that he is dating 24-year-old influencer Rachel John, a year after split from Rachel Kolisi.

Lifestyle
Take a look inside Handre and Marise Pollard’s ‘bush’ getaway with their son Hunter and newborn baby girl Isabella.

Lifestyle
Pavel Durov already has over 100 children, but he wants to do more to populate the world with heirs to his billions.

Lifestyle
Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are a picture of wedded bliss after becoming husband and wife.

Entertainment
A total of R73 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 24 December 2025.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 25 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 24 December 2025.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 25 December 2025.

Science/Tech
Each week, social platforms like X and Telegram are flooded with bold predictions from self-proclaimed crypto experts claiming to have discovered the “next 1000x coin.” The hype of this next 1000x crypto often follows a familiar pattern: rocket emojis, screenshots of massive gains, and urgent calls to buy before it’s too late. While a few […]
Science/Tech
Los Angeles Times (non-paywalled source): When police questioned Marvin Margolis following the murder of Elizabeth Short — who became known as the Black Dahlia — he lied about how well he had known her. The 22-year-old Short had been found mutilated in a weedy lot in South Los Angeles, severed neatly in half with what detectives thought was surgical skill. Margolis was on the list of suspects....
Science/Tech
European leaders including Emmanuel Macron have accused Washington of “coercion and intimidation,” after the US imposed a visa ban on five prominent European figures who have been at heart of the campaign to introduce laws regulating American tech companies. From a report: The visa bans were imposed on Tuesday on Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner and one of the architects of the bloc’s...
Science/Tech
Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the earth’s only natural satellite. Reuters: Ever since Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go into space in 1961, Russia has prided itself as a leading power in space exploration, but in...
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa received 15 new bakkies this year, including two double cabs with first-of-their-kind powertrains.

Motoring
WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

Motoring
South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.
Health
Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.
Health
The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

Health
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

Health
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.