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England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences – but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament.

England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences – but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament.

Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

Unai Emery continues to deny Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race but Arsenal now look vulnerable.

Ngcelwane was part of the first group of the television news journalists in the country.

The organisations approached the Western Cape High Court in April.

Mazaleni says she hopes her triumph will inspire girls from all walks of life

Zingiswa Losi used the event to urge alliance partners to close ranks ahead of the 2026 elections

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Calgary artist Jeff De Boer has spent decades learning, perfecting, and teaching the art of making suits of armor. For mice.

Carlos Manzo was the mayor of a city in Michoacan, Mexico. He launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman, sparking protests across the country.

NPR’s Eyder Peralta speaks with Susan Sawyer of the University of Melbourne about Australia’s new ban on social media for children under 16. It goes into effect next week.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

The municipality has been recognised as the best municipality in the Western Cape after 11 consecutive clean audits.

Giraf Macadamia Milk is becoming a familiar sight in coffee shops across South Africa, thanks to its compatibility with coffee, while also supporting local farmers.

South Africans looking for a bonus to ease their financial situation have been warned that a year-end bonus is not required by law.

Over 300 DA delegates attended the conference, and nominated provincial leadership for 2026

Van der Merwe’s identity was erroneously revealed, including the failure to disguise his voice

The ANC in Ekurhuleni has expressed shock over what it describes as a calculated assassination.

The President has urged law enforcement agencies to ensure that Van der Merwe’s killers face justice

Pep Guardiola urges Rayan Cherki to keep things simple following his Rabona assist during Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Sunderland.

Stina Blackstenius scores an 87th-minute winner as Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 at the Emirates in the WSL.

Swindon Town’s Aaron Drinan completes his hat-trick with an “outstanding” strike against Bolton in the FA Cup.

Olivia Smith steals the show with a goalscoring display against former side Liverpool to help Arsenal climb back into the Women’s Super League top three.

AI research in question as author claims to have written over 100 papers on AI that one expert calls a ‘disaster’

A single person claims to have authored 113 academic papers on artificial intelligence this year, 89 of which will be presented this week at one of the world’s leading conference on AI and machine learning, which has raised questions among computer scientists about the state of AI...

Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University’s first female leader, had to pivot from personal tragedy to address ‘a wounding that happened to all of us’

Astrid Tuminez was on her way to Rome, the trip a kind of pilgrimage after months of grief. Her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, had died suddenly earlier in the year, and the loss had left her carrying a weight she couldn’t set down. “I felt darkness and...

Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots

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On a bright wintry morning, Bradford’s majestic 19th-century city hall is alive with children’s laughter, chatter and songs. Sixty girls and...

British businessman Shrien Dewani has posted new pictures of himself just days after the 15-year death anniversary of his bride, Anni Dewani.

From laptops and cash to special food: Here is what Thabo Bester is demanding BEFORE his prison escape trial kicks off…

Most South Africans misunderstand their roadblock rights. Here are five common myths about what SAPS can and cannot do this festive season.

While some fans are showing love and support to La Toya Jackson, some comments under her social media posts reflect worry for her health.

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Sabrina has removed the tweets and issued a public apology.

Ramaphosa said this on the sidelines of Cosatu’s 40th anniversary rally at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto

The Hyundai Grand i10 has received a disappointing result after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP in partnership with the AA.

It has been over a year since South Africa’s last compact bakkie was discontinued, forcing motorists to seek alternative solutions.

BYD plans to double its dealership network in South Africa by the end of 2026.