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BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

Resident doctors announced a six-day strike in England next month after talks broke down last week.

Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo has won the Best Gospel Group award at the Thobela FM Awards.

Residents of Ivory Park have threatened to not participate in the elections.

The enquiry is probing his fitness to hold office.

Eye-testing machines, licencing equipment and documents were destroyed.

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly match against Peru in Paris – despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

While a COVID-like lockdown is not currently on the cards for South Africa, work-from-home may become the most viable solution to address record fuel price hikes.

A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump’s comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

The government has officially blacklisted over 50 companies from doing business with the state.

The party some challenges remain, especially with the inconsistency of the membership system.

High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

The 2026 World Cup risks becoming “a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices”, according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty.

Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of Manqoba Mngqithi continues to develop, with new clarity emerging around the ongoing talks. Initial reports indicated that the Golden Arrows coach’s camp had entered early discussions with Amakhosi, and that position has now been reinforced with further details. Importantly, it has now been confirmed that conversations between the two parties are […]

Judd Trump beats Mark Allen in a back-and-forth contest to progress in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is on Real Madrid’s shortlist, Juventus are eyeing Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte, Newcastle receive a boost in their bid to keep hold of Sandro Tonali, plus more.

Authorities have deemed a viral screenshot of President Ramaphosa’s ‘clapback’ to President Trump as ‘fake news’…

Reports of petrol limits and empty pumps have raised questions about whether fuel is being withheld in parts of the Western Cape.

Pop singer-turned preacher Heinz Winckler and his wife Alette have come under fire over their comments about overweight Christian people…

DA FedCo chairperson Hellen Zille swam in a pothole, which was the result of a burst pipe in Johannesburg, setting social media abuzz.

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It was found that the prosecutor is unlikely to evade trial.

The all-new, 7-seater Mitsubishi Destinator has arrived in South Africa.

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.