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Matt Weston produced a stunning run to make more history in Cortina as he became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton event alongside Tabitha Stoecker.

The former prince’s alleged actions were “totally unacceptable”, the ex-business secretary says.

Lauren James is instrumental in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Liverpool as she assists Nusken before scoring her side’s second.

Only 13% of chief executives in Africa are willing to tolerate high risk in innovation projects, even as 55% say innovation is critical to their business strategy, according to a new survey by PwC. The findings highlight a widening gap between ambition and execution among business leaders across the continent. PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, […]

Radio broadcasters in South Africa’s Eastern Cape say the responsible use of artificial intelligence could help grow audiences and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger listeners. Their views come as broadcasters around the world mark World Radio Day. This year’s theme, “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a Tool, not a Voice,” highlights […]

Hollywood studios and creative organizations are pushing back against a new artificial intelligence video model from ByteDance, arguing that the tool enables widespread copyright infringement. The Chinese technology company, which recently finalized a deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations while retaining a stake in the new joint venture, launched Seedance 2.0 earlier this week. According […]

As competition intensifies in the enterprise artificial intelligence market, major technology companies are racing to control the user interface. Microsoft is bundling Copilot into Office, Google is embedding Gemini across Workspace, and AI developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic are selling directly to corporate customers. Nearly every software-as-a-service provider now offers an AI assistant....

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.

Once a racer for Norway, Pinheiro Braathen switched to Brazil, his mother’s home country. In winning the Olympic giant slalom on Saturday, he earned South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

This highly popular and discontinued sedan is climbing the list of the cars hijackers are after in South Africa.

The average woman employee “effectively works for 47 days of the year for free,” according to the Trades Union Congress.

EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Former Orlando Pirates superstar Mbekezeli Mbokazi made a somewhat unexpected departure to Chicago Fire. His agent has offered insight into the deal.

Donegal are clear at the top of Division One but Armagh fall to defeat against Roscommon; Tyrone defeat Cavan while Fermanagh and Antrim fall to defeats.

Premier League Wolves edge League Two Grimsby in an “old school cup tie” which provided an FA Cup “throwback”.

Kaizer Chiefs star Khanyisa Mayo has four months to turn his loan spell into a permanent transfer.

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment

Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls

Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change

It always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that...

Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents

Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...

Veteran entertainer Ian von Memerty has responded to critics who called his plans to go ahead with assisted euthanasia as ‘selfish’…

News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…

Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their daughter Isabella’s baptism. Take a look…

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‘Yes, I’ve gained weight but I still look yummy,’ said the actress.

France top the Six Nations table with a full haul of 10 points as the only side to have won both of their matches, with Wales bottom having conceded 102 points so far.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The world of top online poker sites is changing now, and for those who love winning power, the pick has never been more clear. While old names like PokerStars and GGPoker use their history and huge game gifts, a new group of winners is moving toward a site built on effort, heart, and clear math.  […]

As Binance Coin (BNB) pushes toward the $650 level, investors are once again debating whether the upside in top altcoins is becoming limited. While BNB remains one of the strongest exchange-backed cryptocurrencies, its multi-billion-dollar market cap makes explosive percentage gains increasingly difficult. Many traders are now asking a different question: where is the next crypto […]

Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.

VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.