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Matt Hancock is urging anyone who is unsure about having a Covid jab to “look at the situation in Bolton”.

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.

The government is expected to announce a legally-binding target for 2030 to halt nature loss.

Mangaung Municipality residents say they are tired of a “dysfunctional” management and demand change.

Members of Parliament say they want a modernised Central Firearm Registry and legislative changes, following a Portfolio Committee on Police visit to the facility.

A Johannesburg Metro Police Department officer has been found guilty of shooting a motorist after nearly causing an accident.

A sexual offences case against a 45-year-old state prosecutor has been postponed in the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court. The accused has been released on R10 000 bail.

The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU’s Covid vaccine rollout.

A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas’s capabilities, but civilians are also in harm’s way.

The filing shows he and his wife earned $607,336 last year, compared with $985,223 a year earlier.

Nurse Kamala Nepali has continued to treat Covid patients despite catching the virus more than once.

As the Basketball Africa League tips off former NBA player Ben Uzoh says the new competition has the ability to ‘change lives’.

With no cases of Covid-19, a Zimbabwe informal settlement’s residents are more concerned about making ends meet – and their imminent eviction

Franck Biya, a Cameroonian businessman is also the son of President Paul Biya. Does this mean he will be president, too?

Service to social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram has been restored in Ethiopia after they were restricted earlier on Monday, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks has said.

The overall liquidity of your investment portfolio should be considered when deciding whether to withdraw from a fund and purchase a living annuity.

R6.9m in burial site sales from confirmed Covid-19 deaths.

After the country’s largest poultry producer won a case compelling national government to intervene.

Labour Court agrees that the employer had just cause in this unusual case.

Political Analyst Xolani Dube says former president Jacob Zuma remains the heart of the African National Congress despite the court battle he is facing.

The DA has called on the SABC to ensure equitable, fair and unbiased coverage of the 2021 local government elections in October. The party says it would support an argument for increased coverage of party-political activities by the public broadcaster, but this must be done fairly, consistently and equitably for everyone.  

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says 40 by-elections will take place in 25 municipalities across the country on Wednesday.

The ruling party has briefed senior counsel Wim Trengove to head the team that will contest Magashule’s bid to fight his suspension and oust Ramaphosa instead

Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate says returning fans were the “12th man” in their Championship semi-final first leg win over Brentford.

Harry Kane reiterates his desire to leave Tottenham, while Manchester City face competition from Manchester United for Nuno Mendes, plus more.

Brighton manager Graham Potter hailed the impact of Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau who registered his first assist as The Seagulls were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham in the Premier League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero is not guaranteed a Champions League final farewell because his selection will be “cold”.

Bosses warn of an impending exodus by head teachers if government continues to withhold additional staff and resources

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Findings of research by England’s exams regulator add to existing concerns about the government’s summer assessment process

Teacher assessments are often biased against disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs (SEN), according to research by England’s exams regulator Ofqual which will add to concerns about grades this summer.

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Gov. Philip D. Murphy said vaccinations, declining case rates and protocols wouldn’t require a virtual option.

After a year like no other for schools across the country, Michael Barbaro and “The Daily” team celebrate commencement with the students and faculty of “Odessa.”

The annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, will resume live shows this year with strict compliance to COVID-19 regulations.

Many of Bill Gates’s alleged indiscretions are becoming public knowledge since he announced his divorce earlier this year.

Twelve dancers, in matching masks and feathers, braved the morning chill outside the Moulin Rouge on Monday to reveal the opening date stitched into their dresses, much to the surprise of passing motorists on the Boulevard de Clichy.

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.

It was Janet Jackson’s 55th birthday over the weekend, but Kim Kardashian West got the gift.

Henry Cavill is “very happy in love, and in life” and would be “enormously grateful” if you would be happy for him.

Elon Musk helped legitimize cryptocurrencies in the eyes of Wall Street investors. Now, his tweets are scaring them off.

A deal would add Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 4,000 films to Amazon’s streaming library, including the James Bond, Rocky and “Legally Blonde” franchises.

An unsealed court filing shows that the social media company fought the subpoena, which the Biden administration is said to have withdrawn.

President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed.

Even short-term exposure to polluted air may impair mental ability in the elderly. Aspirin and other NSAIDs showed some protective effects.

The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you can do it.

A hospital trial is using robots and virtual consultations to provide in-home care for patients.

The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology “we don’t yet have”.

Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.

A new book explores the naturalist’s lost childhood garden at The Mount in Shrewsbury.

The broadcaster calls on nations to act in agreement as he is appointed People’s Advocate at COP26.