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Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown.

The Green Bay Packers move into the NFC Championship game for the second successive season as they beat the Los Angeles Rams 32-18.

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.

After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing “a very different set of calculations”.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Hlengiwe Mkhize has expressed concerns with images circulating on social media of queues at the Post Offices where people are not practicing social distancing.

Parents and guardians are preparing themselves for the possibility that they might, once again, have to provide home schooling for their children. The Basic Education Department has postponed the re-opening of schools by a further two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to escalate putting a strain on health care facilities.

Kimberley residents are fuming over the proposed tariff and rate increases. Sol Plaatje Municipality residents accuse local government officials of prioritising revenue over services.

Police have launched a search for suspects who shot into a shack in Soweto, killing a little boy.

Gambia’s truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians’ self image.

From “extreme” selfies to dancing to pop – the fun posts considered a crime.

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

Machine-gun wielding fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked the base in the town of Marte in the Lake Chad area overnight Friday into Saturday, two sources said.

Yoweri Museveni has been president longer than most Ugandans have been alive.

The election took place after one of the most violent campaigns in years, with harassment and arrests of the opposition, attacks on the media and the deaths of at least 54 people.

Security personnel out in force as longtime president wins sixth term and main challenger Bobi Wine alleges rigging.

The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules.

The world’s airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.

Pandemic-induced lockdowns are changing high fashion trends.

Mass unemployment will weigh on the global economy.

The late Bapedi King, Victor Thulare the third, will be buried in Limpopo on Sunday morning.

Any move made by the Zondo commission head or by former president Jacob Zuma must be calculated, because one mistake from either side could lead to a political fallout

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has called on the State Capture Inquiry to have President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear before it to answer to allegations of conflict of interest with regards to Eskom.

Struggle stalwart Johnson Mlambo has been described as a steadfast Africanist by his son Nhlamolo Mlambo.

The Green Bay Packers move into the NFC Championship game for the second successive season as they beat the Los Angeles Rams 32-18.

Match of the Day’s Jermaine Jenas praises the performance of Chelsea’s Mason Mount after the midfielder scored in a 1-0 win at Fulham.

Greek Olympic gold medalist Sofia Bekatorou’s very public detailing of her alleged sexual assault in 1998 by a high-ranking Hellenic Sailing Federation (HSF) official has sparked an outcry in the Mediterranean country over the way her revelations were initially dealt with.

The Proteas’ quest to get the ball reversing in Pakistan will rely heavily on the insights of bowling coach, Charl Langeveldt.

He devoted his life to pursuing the truth about the tragic events of May 4, 1970, and to keeping them in the public eye.

A letter to the Observer calls for an urgent review of the long-term impact of lockdowns and school closures on a generation

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After a first season that never quite got off the ground creatively, “Batwoman” announced that original star Ruby Rose would be leaving but that the series would hang around without her. The contortions necessary to arrange that baton (or Batarang) pass mostly fizzle in the opening episodes, fueling a sense that this CW drama might be flying on fumes.

The actor died, aged 72, after a recent hospital stay.

“In light of the serious allegations levelled against us we’ve decided to step away from all public work engagements,” said the DJs.

Primedia welcomed their approach in this matter and expressed their appreciation for the manner in which the pair were managing “a challenging situation”.

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for “worn” garments.

Plenty of new models expected to flood the growing segment this year.

Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.

Another 4,262 people have also been admitted to hospital with the virus, the government says.

“There will be a period of epic withdrawal,” warned one addiction specialist, once schools, activities and social life return to normal.

Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed.

The world is on course for a “catastrophic” temperature rise this century, the United Nations said as it confirmed that 2020 rivalled 2016 as the hottest year on record.

Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.

Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC’s Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.

The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.