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‘Same trial twice’: Luigi Mangione leaves court protesting after New York trial date is set
Prosecutors had wanted to try Mangione in New York in July, before his federal trial.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:49

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Prosecutors had wanted to try Mangione in New York in July, before his federal trial.

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.

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The Messy singer says she will play a “small intimate show” at the London Palladium in March.

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South Africa on Friday announced its first foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years as it seeks to boost local production of inoculation doses to fight the country’s worst outbreak of the disease in many years.

South Africa
Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.

South Africa
At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.
South Africa
Breakthrough in Foot and Mouth Disease fight
South Africa’s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has received a boost with the first batch of locally produced vaccines in over 20 years set to reach farmers soon.This as the country has resumed local FMD vaccine production.“This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a proactive, science led war on...

South Africa
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter has been postponed to April.

World
Intelligence experts believe south-west France’s proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
World
A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year will set sail for the besieged territory again next month, one member told AFP on Friday.

World
Nazar Daletskyi’s relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
World
A 6 January 2021 rioter, who was pardoned by US President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to a harassment charge after being accused of threatening to kill US House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, prosecutors said.

Africa
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Africa
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Business
The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

Business
Martin Lewis explains.

Business
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.

Business
Thaba Tshwane, formerly known as Voortrekkerhoogte, has become so run-down that parliamentarians have sounded the alarm.

Politics
A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.
Politics
Masemola says the team will start its work next week.
Politics
The outspoken, controversial Zimbabwean war veteran Blessed Runesu “Bombshell” Geza, 73, at the centre of a movement calling for the removal of president Emmerson Mnangagwa, died in the early hours of Friday at a Johannesburg hospital.

Politics
Masemola earlier announced the establishment of a special task team.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will face Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the Nedban Cup round of 32 in Durban this weekend.

Sport
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool avoid a huge scare to put Great Britain into the final round of Davis Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win over Norway.

Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo is left out of the Al-Nassr squad for a second game in a row amid doubts over his future at the Saudi Arabian club.

Sport
Sione Tuipulotu may not have played in Scotland’s loss away to Italy two years ago, but he’s under no illusions as to the scars that were left that day.
Education
A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.
Education
[Africa Check] Nigeria’s student loans agency, University of Benin deny circular asking students to start repaying education loans
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Contrary to online claims, Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says undergraduates can register for the 2026 exam without terminating their current admission.

Education
Teachers, Ofsted and unions will study how new report cards affect school leaders’ wellbeing.

Lifestyle
FAKE NEWS: The City of Cape Town has debunked a viral video suggesting an ‘anaconda infestation’ at the Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve.

Lifestyle
The gorgeous Zendaya has been the face of many luxury brands and campaigns.
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Entertainment
Schalk Bezuidenhout stars as the chain-smoking Tjaart in ‘Die Kantoor’ – Mzansi’s very own take on the iconic mockumentary ‘The Office’.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 7 February 2026.

Entertainment
Saps and NPA have launched a special task team to investigate police misconduct linked to the Madlanga commission and ad hoc committee.

Entertainment
Matjeng addressed the issue after social media users accused her of having had cosmetic surgery.

Science/Tech
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.

Science/Tech
As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropic’s resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid disaster.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: KPMG, one of the world’s largest auditors of public and private companies, negotiated lower fees from its own accountant by arguing that AI will make it cheaper to do the work, according to people familiar with the matter. The Big Four firm told its auditor, Grant Thornton UK, it should pass on cost savings from the rollout of AI and threatened to find a new...

Science/Tech
The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Several major roads in Cape Town will be closed next week.
Motoring

Health
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.
Health
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
Health
A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”
Health
One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.