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Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.
THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER 2025, 04:06

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NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.

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Many of Thursday’s front pages carrying photos of the state banquet for the German President at Windsor, alongside a range of other stories.

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Martin O’Neill leaves with one final performance after Celtic’s grand old showman departs the stage.

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Hearts’ eight-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership has evaporated. So what has happened?

South Africa
Magashula served South Africa with distinction in both private and public sectors.

South Africa
Gender-based Violence (GBV) activist Cynthia Dinalane received a South African Heroes Award.

South Africa
Hot weather hampering efforts to put out the fire Witzenberg side of the Matroosberg mountains.

South Africa
Police say a 32-year-old man was fatally wounded while sitting in a car outside the court.

World
Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that’s recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here’s a brief history of how they came to settle there.

World
NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. With no evident progress toward ending Russia’s war on Ukraine, European leaders in both NATO and the EU are redoubling efforts to provide military back-up.

World
Panahi’s latest film, It Was Just an Accident, won three Gotham Awards on Monday. The filmmaker has been imprisoned in Iran before — but continues to make movies.

World
Washington Post reporter Alex Horton talks about the Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on a boat with alleged “narco terrorists,” in which a second strike was ordered to kill two survivors in the water.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Africa
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Africa
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Africa
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

Business
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

Business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her “full support” to a probe into a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Business
Claire Corker wants cultural change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Business
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for “common sense”, while environmental groups criticised the plan.

Politics
DA opened a fraud case against Tshwane’s Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance Eugene Modise.

Politics
Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s relationship under the spotlight at the Commission.

Politics
ActionSA has dismissed the DA’s case against Modise as an attempt to deflect from it failures

Politics
MPs insist more must be done to speed up justice in GBV cases.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given look at Leeds boss Daniel Farke “stumbled” on a new system and how it worked in their favour in their 3-1 win over Chelsea.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy is impressed with the strength and depth of the Arsenal squad as the changes they made, particularly down the right side, paid off against Brentford.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Ollie Watkins’ work ethic for Aston Villa as the striker scores twice in their 4-3 win over Brighton.

Sport
Aston Villa were in the relegation zone after five games but are now third in the Premier League with ‘demanding’ Unai Emery having played a key part in the turnaround.
Education
The plaintiffs, white and Asian students, said they would qualify for scholarships given out by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, but for their race.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The 1980 year group of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary (Pojoba ’80) has handed over a newly constructed ultra-modern conference hall with a state-of-the-art washroom to the school as part of activities marking 50 years since they entered the institution and completing 45 years ago.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The President of All Nations University (ANU), Professor Samuel Herbert Donkor, has highlighted the critical role of private universities in complementing public institutions to drive national development. Speaking at ANU’s 34th graduation ceremony in Koforidua, he emphasised that private universities should not be viewed as profit-making ventures but as mission-oriented...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The government’s announcement to recruit 6,100 trained teachers in 2026 has brought a sigh of relief to many unemployed educators who have long sought absorption into the classroom.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi reunited with a Springbok WAG, despite allegedly falling out with another over rumours of her ex, Siya Kolisi’s new romance…

Lifestyle
Springbok Eben Etzebeth is awaiting his fate and a possible ban after a disciplinary hearing. Take a look back at more fierce fights…

Lifestyle
22-year-old Lungile Siyaphi, a Wits University construction studies student and the 46th title holder for Miss Soweto, having taken her crown on Saturday.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘Every time we get into the last third (of the pitch) and don’t score,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

Entertainment
The result means Masandawana will end the year in second place on 26 points, two behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

Entertainment
Amakhosi can’t take their chances in a 0-0 draw.

Entertainment
Mkhwanazi claims he drove to the scene, but only spent ‘two or three minutes’ there.
Science/Tech
A federal judge has ordered OpenAI to hand over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs in its copyright battle with the New York Times and other outlets. Reuters reports: U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang in a decision made public on Wednesday said that the 20 million logs were relevant to the outlets’ claims and that handing them over would not risk violating users’ privacy. The judge rejected...
Science/Tech
Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver: [T]he Trump administration announced less stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in an effort to bring down the price of new vehicles. The administration says that rules put in place by the Biden administration broke the law by going beyond the requirements mandated by Congress when the CAFE program was...
Science/Tech
404 Media’s Claire Woodcock writes: As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library. Some libraries are now intentionally using iconic Blockbuster branding to recall the hours...

Science/Tech
BMW’s first car on its new EV platform has finally arrived. But will a big range, thumping charging tech, and a new driving brain that aims to deliver the ultimate ride be enough to beat China?

Motoring
Toyota’s first electric Hilux is going to be a tough sell.

Motoring
The Department of Transport’s acting director general has given an update on the possibility of increasing South Africa’s driving licence validity period.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Twelve former commissioners, in a New England Journal of Medicine article, said they were “deeply concerned” by a leaked memo from the Trump administration’s chief scientific officer.

Health
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
Health
“Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.

Health
Sam Tucker says “opportunities were missed” when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.