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The main ticket ballot for next summer’s World Cup in North America opens on Thursday with ‘record high’ prices for fans.

Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.

Shebe Maburna’s bail application will continue in court on Thursday.

Witness D’s testified about Emmanuel Mbense’s death at the Madlanga Commission.

The new amusement park will be built on the old Durban FunWorld site.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says no company, including Google, would be immune if the artificial intelligence market were to suffer a valuation correction. In an exclusive interview with BBC News at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai said the rapid surge in AI investment is “an extraordinary moment,” but he acknowledged “irrationality” in parts of the market. […]

“Intensive work” is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California’s governor.

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

Kashe-Katiya believes the SACP should ideally remain central to discussions on the NDR.

Ramathuba says the work of the ANC should speak for itself

The Municipal Demarcation Board handed over the final ward boundaries to the IEC.

Mdumiseni Ntuli urged citizens to take on the responsibility of supporting public representatives.

BBC Sport speaks to Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios about their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, set to take place in Dubai on 28 December.

Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA, believes the organisation’s billion-dollar deal with Mercedes shows the tour “continues to lead the way” in women’s sport.

Ireland are beaten 2-1 by Belgium on their debut in the FIH Pro League in Dublin.A pair of goals from the impressive Belgian forward Ambre Ballenghien put the world number 3 side in control of the game early in the second half.However Ireland then produced their best hockey of the match creating a number of chances that they didn’t convert that could have seen them level in the game.Their...

BBC Sport NI looks at the four hopefuls from Northern Ireland in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

When I mentioned to colleagues in the NHS that I was helping with admissions interviews for medical students, several responded with the same wry smile and weary shrug: “Do they know what...

Scores of Springboks have rallied to support Eben Etzebeth after he issued a public apology for his eye gouge attack on a Welsh player.

If pictures are anything to go by, Anele Mdoda’s photos from the Alps may be dropping a hint of a honeymoon getaway.

Fans show Rachel Kolisi encouragement as she embraces a new chapter in her life, amid her divorce from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has opened up about the eye gouge incident that resulted in his getting a red card and lengthy ban.

Try the recipe of the day for a vibrant grilled tone fruit and halloumi salad paired perfectly with chilled wine.

The names of two partial owners of firms linked to the Salt Typhoon hacker group also appeared in records for a Cisco training program—years before the group targeted Cisco’s devices in a spy campaign.

NHS and No 10 advice differs on wearing masks if you have flu symptoms. What is best practice for prevention and protection?

An NHS leader has said people who are unwell with flu “must wear” a mask in public. A UK government official has said if you need to go out while sick, you should only “consider” wearing a mask.

So what is the official advice, how serious is the threat posed by flu, and...

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.