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BBC Sport Scotland’s chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday’s Old Firm defeat for Celtic.

A year after battling for a place in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest must ensure they avoid ending this season by sinking into the Championship.

There is a great sense of uncertainty here over what might happen next, writes BBC producer in Caracas.

The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.

The Chief Traffic Officer in the municipality, says the operations will be conducted regularly

The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution.

The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve

he clan observed this milestone through a traditional welcoming ceremony known as umgidi

Pictures show the aftermath of the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reaction from around the world.

President Donald Trump announced that the US will run Venezuela until a ‘proper transition can take place.’

The U.S. military action in Venezuela has drawn condemnation from many regional governments and global powers alike, raising fresh questions about legality, sovereignty and the risk of escalation.

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Brad Banducci went from selling sewing machines in Boksburg to leading Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths.

An expert warns that South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has received the backing of Anchor Capital’s Sean Culverwell, with Premier set to see and earnings improvements.

As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

The Stormers scored in the dying moments of the game to beat the Bulls to extend their winning streak to 10 in a row.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards praises Mateus Mane’s “fantastic” all-round performance, after his side ended their winless run of 19 Premier League games with a 3-0 victory against West Ham United at Molineux.

Bafana Bafana AFCON star says he is keen to leave Europe to join Kaizer Chiefs or any other PSL side. Will Amakhosi pounce?

Mamelodi Sundowns have signed Colombian striker Brayan Leon in a deal believed to be worth around R57 million.

Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role

The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was a picture of regal elegance at her uncle’s Mozambique wedding.

Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she was on a train. Take a look…

Here’s the latest on SASSA Child Support Grants in January 2026, including payment dates and proposed increases and amendments …

Senegal were attacking continuously while Sudan had little to offer going forward.

US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a bombing raid in Caracas.

A total of R16.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 3 January 2026.

A late try finally broke a 35-minute deadlock, the Stormers edging the Bulls by five points in their north-south derby.

From seemingly AI-generated videos to the recirculation of old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.

If you speak with people who entered crypto over the past two years, a clear pattern begins to emerge. Most of them didn’t lose interest in digital assets. They lost patience with constant trading. Watching price charts, reacting to market noise, and trying to time entries proved exhausting for many newcomers. In 2026, more users […]

There are 17 different car brands that offer a double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.