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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:00

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The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues.

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Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.
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LONDON, Feb 11 – Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons.
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‘Considering how much data is stored in data centres, it is ironic how little data there is available about how they operate.’ — former Imperial College London researcher David Mytton, February 2021.

South Africa
Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

South Africa
Founding Director of STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

South Africa
Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

South Africa
A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]
World
The Nobel Committee said Wednesday it was “deeply appalled” at the beating of Iranian peace laureate Narges Mohammadi following her December arrest.
World
Israeli government moves to change rules around land registration in the West Bank, making it easier for Israeli Jews to buy property in the illegally occupied territory, are raising alarm among Palestinians, fearful that the new rules will establish de facto Israeli annexation.

World
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

World
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
Instagram’s longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

Business
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Business
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Business
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Politics
Paul O’ Sullivan is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at a future date.

Politics
O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

Politics
SABC News looks back at some of the promises President Ramaphosa made during his SONA 2025 speech.

Politics
The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

Sport
Orlando Pirates host Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena this weekend looking to extend their lead at the top of the log.

Sport
Captain Harry Brook says England’s batters were “too careful” in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
England fall short against West Indies on day of double Super Over

Sport
Anza Beach in Agadir hosted the 2026 World Bodyboard Championship which brought elite international athletes to Morocco’s Atlantic coastline.

Education
Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans
Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.
The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...
Education
[Nile Post] School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is hurting learners academically now that classes have resumed.
Education
[Nile Post] Several schools in Tororo District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening for the 2026 academic year, raising concern among education administrators over potential disruptions to learning.
Education
[Nile Post] Schools across Kamwenge District reopened today for the first term of 2026, following a one-week delay from the original academic calendar.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A total of R46 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 11 February 2026.

Entertainment
Ballistic evidence showed the fatal shots were fired from a distance, contradicting the accused’s claim of an accidental discharge.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 11 February 2026.

Science/Tech
People have a right to know who their neighbors are, especially when it’s ICE.

Science/Tech
Gurhan Kiziloz decided to become his own venture capitalist after VCs rejected his funding requests for Lanistar, his fintech venture. The Turkish-British entrepreneur stated in an interview with Gulf News that no one wanted to give him money due to his history of approximately five bankruptcies. Kiziloz stated that when he sat in front of […]
Science/Tech
Electric vehicles accounted for just 1% of new car sales across Africa in 2025, but a study published in Nature Energy by researchers at ETH Zurich finds that EVs paired with solar off-grid charging systems — solar panels, batteries and an inverter — could become cheaper to own than gas-powered equivalents across most of the continent by 2040. The analysis considered total cost of ownership...

Science/Tech
I used the viral AI helper to order groceries, sort emails, and negotiate deals. Then it decided to scam me.

Motoring
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring

Motoring
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.
Motoring

Health
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.
Health
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Health
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Health
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?