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US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 02:26

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The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.

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Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.

Top Stories
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.

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The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England.

South Africa
Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

South Africa
The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

South Africa
Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

South Africa
The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

World
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

World
Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

World
Marielle Franco’s murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.

World
Conspiracist Dezi Freeman hasn’t been seen again – but people in the small town of Porepunkah want closure.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Africa
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

Business
Soft drinks company Twig’s Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

Business
Queen’s University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students’ union.

Business
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets

Business
The US Supreme Court’s decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

Politics
Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

Politics
R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Politics
Western Cape Premier expected to deliver the State of the Province Address , Thursday evening

Politics
Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

Sport
An ‘awful’ decision, or ‘always going to be a red’? Why Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly’s second yellow card became a straight red in his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.

Sport
Mohamed Salah would be happy to stay at Liverpool until 2027, there are six Premier League clubs interested in Frankfurt’s Nnamdi Collins, while Casemiro wants to keep playing in Europe.

Sport
Galatasaray survived a 10-man Juventus comeback, scoring twice in extra time to win 7-5 on aggregate, despite Lloyd Kelly’s red card.

Sport
As Italy faced the embarrassment of having no clubs in the Champions League last 16, Atalanta became the saviours of national reputation – and pride.
Education
F.B.I. agents executed search warrants at the locations. The target of their investigation was unclear.

Education
Government looks at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressure
Ministers are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people into repayments, the Guardian understands.
The Treasury and the Department for Education are reviewing different options to offer relief to graduates with Plan 2 student loans,...
Education
Mr. Summers, former president of the school, had stepped back from teaching after documents showed a closer relationship to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. He will leave at the end of the academic year.

Education
MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

Lifestyle
Actress Bridget Masinga – who is mom to a six-month-old baby – slammed Gauteng authorities over the ongoing Joburg water crisis.

Lifestyle
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to limit excise duty increases on alcohol to inflation-linked adjustments has been welcomed.

Lifestyle
All social grants – except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant – will increase in the next financial year.

Entertainment
Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Entertainment
Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Entertainment
Michael Page is not your average Gen Z. He works with time, holds it in his hands, fixes it and contemplates it along the way. Meet him here.

Entertainment
A total of R49 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 25 February 2026.
Science/Tech
Tech companies ranging from 300-person startups to giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce have moved beyond encouraging employees to use AI tools and are now actively tracking adoption and, in several cases, tying it to performance reviews. Google is factoring AI use into some software engineer reviews for the first time this year, and Meta’s new performance review system...
Science/Tech
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Brian Merchant, writing for Blood in the Machine, reports that people across the United States are dismantling and destroying Flock surveillance cameras, amid rising public anger that the license plate readers aid U.S. immigration authorities and deportations. Flock is the Atlanta-based surveillance startup valued at $7.5 billion a year ago and a maker of...

Science/Tech
After migrating from misogynist forums to social media feeds, terms like “looksmaxxing” and “mogged” are now impossible to avoid.
Motoring

Motoring
The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

Motoring
The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
Health
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
Health
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.