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Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith explains why President Trump may not have the upper hand during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026, 16:15

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The BBC’s Sarah Smith explains why President Trump may not have the upper hand during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.

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Joe Sibanyoni bail application postponed

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The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

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Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.
South Africa
Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month
The launch of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking HIV drug – will be held on June 5 in Mpumalanga.
This is according to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi who delivered the department’s budget vote on Wednesday.
Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per...
South Africa
11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals and one woman, following the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West.
The operation, led by SAPS specialised units, was intelligence-driven and resulted in the...
South Africa
Government to launch 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is set to officially launch the national programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Thursday.
The launch will mark the start of a year-long government programme aimed at honouring the sacrifices...

South Africa
Google and SpaceX are in talks to launch orbital data centres in space, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the matter — the latest sign that major AI players are exploring space as a possible frontier for next-generation compute infrastructure. The potential deal comes as SpaceX prepares for a $1.75 […]

World
Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC.

World
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

World
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to ‘turn destruction into something useful’.

World
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of “shrinkflation”.

Africa
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Africa
Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence

Africa
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Africa
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

Business
Join CyberArk and Wolfpack experts to learn how to stop credential-based attacks and strengthen your identity security – all without slowing down your business.

Business
The latest employment data paints a bleak picture for South African businesses in the first quarter of the year, with economists warning that things are likely to get worse.
Business
Business

Politics
Investigating officer says Adams didn’t consult Magaqa’s family when he took statement from Ncengwa

Politics
The tabling is in line with the process that Didiza set out on Monday.
Politics
Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating underworld infiltration in the criminal justice system has been granted a sixth deadline, now extended to 12 June.

Politics
ANC officials will brief the NEC following the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala.

Sport
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek produces another statement win to reach the Rome semi-finals – and is finding her form just in time for Roland Garros.

Sport
Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will miss the European Challenge Cup final with Montpellier after it was confirmed a hamstring injury is expected to rule him out “for a number of weeks”.

Sport
Tom McKibbin insists he has “no regrets” about joining LIV Golf even as the tour faces major financial uncertainty following the announcement that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will withdraw its funding at the end of the year.

Sport
The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game.
Education
[Vanguard] Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction.”
Education
[Vanguard] In my second year at the University of Ife in 1979, two students from the Federal Government College, Kano joined the Faculty of Arts. Awam Ampah and Funso Alabi fitted in perfectly.
Education
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) has called on the government to urgently reinstate free education warning that rising school fees and worsening learning conditions are forcing thousands of children out of school.
Education
[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Social media users slammed South African music producer and DJ Oscar Mbo for filming content ahead of his mother’s funeral.

Lifestyle
Mandisa Makhasi is optimistic about the future after landing a job.

Entertainment
A woman was also arrested in connection with the crystal meth laboratory found on a farm

Entertainment
Manaka Ranaka shared heartbreaking memories about losing her daughter, Katlego, during an emotional and deeply personal Power FM interview.

Entertainment
The original deadline had been set for the end of October 2025.

Entertainment
Princess Catherine arrived in Reggio Emilia Wednesday for a two day visit on early childhood development, her first overseas trip since cancer.

Science/Tech
Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem.

Science/Tech
Small business owners, entrepreneurs and students in SA, Kenya and Nigeria can register for free access to the training sessions.

Science/Tech
The Microsoft REO programme allows channel partners to create and manage private offers on behalf of software vendors, as cloud marketplace sales are forecast to reach $163 billion by 2030.

Science/Tech
DAVENTRY, UK – Cash Felber took on a starring role at Brands Hatch this past weekend (9-10 May) as the American teenager claimed a first-ever podium finish in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA. In just his second meeting competing in Britain’s Formula 4 category, Cash delivered a sublime drive in the weekend’s […]

Motoring
The Toyota Starlet sold in South Africa received the lowest possible safety rating during crash testing.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are paying over R26 per litre for petrol in South Africa, two years after the government said that fuel shouldn’t cost more than R14 per litre.
Motoring

Health
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

Health
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a “hidden health risk every time they buy lunch”.

Health
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Health
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