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Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday’s papers.

The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.

Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run – these are desperate times for West Ham.

Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive. 

The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.

The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.

Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration

US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over yet again as Zak Crawley is trapped lbw for one, having made no attempt at playing a shot, to leave England 4-1 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are “completely aligned” about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results.

Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Ben Stokes is forced off the field with a groin injury in the middle of his 28th over, on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

Middle-order batters Jason Smith and Karim Janat hit three sixes between them in the penultimate over to guide the visitors to victory.

Algeria now face a fascinating quarterfinal showdown with Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday.

Mothibi will be replacing Shamilla Batohi.

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Lenovo brought a Legion gaming laptop to CES this year with a rollable OLED display that expands horizontally by six inches.

At CES 2026, the company also announced a new smartwatch, stylus, Bluetooth tracker, and even a weird AI pendant.

Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.