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Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10’s chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.
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News24 | Five European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Navalny with deadly dart frog toxin
Five European countries – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands – have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2024 based on lab results from a sample taken from his body.

South Africa
Diale-Tlabela issues stern warning to scholar transport associations
Small bus operators contracted to the Gauteng Department will resume operations on Monday.

South Africa
UNDP, GSMA Launch AI Governance Training for Policymakers in Egypt
The United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, in partnership with GSMA, has launched a high-level artificial intelligence capacity-building programme for policymakers in Cairo. The two-day training, held at UNDP Egypt’s headquarters, brings together senior government officials, regulators and representatives from key national institutions. Policymakers from Libya, Sudan, Tanzania and...

South Africa
Rwanda Partners With Oracle to Expand Nationwide Digital Skills Training
Rwanda has signed a strategic agreement with Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development programme aimed at strengthening the country’s workforce in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and database technologies. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding between Rwanda’s Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Innovation and Oracle,...
South Africa
Ghana Deploys AI and Drones to Strengthen Mining Oversight
Ghana is using artificial intelligence and drone technology to shift mining regulation from a reactive model to a proactive and preventive system, a senior official said. Emmanuel Kwamena Ayeme, deputy chief executive officer of the Minerals Commission, said traditional inspection methods are increasingly inadequate in tackling illegal mining, environmental degradation and the challenges of...

World
US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria
The U.S. military says the strikes were carried out in retaliation of the December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.

World
Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO
Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is “unethical”, it says.

World
Rubio says US and Europe ‘belong together’ despite tensions
The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

World
5 European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say Navalny was poisoned by Russia with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs.

Africa
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
Business

Business
One of the most valuable pieces of land in South Africa – making over R30 million a day
This is the iconic South African precinct that made R11 billion in one year.
Business

Business
The woman who went from applying for 144 bursaries to taking over a multi-billion rand accounting giant in South Africa
KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.

Politics
North West premier testifies of alleged plot against him
Mokgosi appeared before the North West Ad Hoc committee on Saturday to conclude his testimony.

Politics
Zuma vows to fight for ANC membership
Jacob Zuma who is the leader of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, was expelled from the ANC in July 2024.

Politics
Jane Sithole re-elected unopposed as Mpumalanga DA leader
Sithole says her re-election to the leadership position shows confidence and renewal of the mandate.

Politics
Dr Ferrus to receive Special Provincial Official Funeral in Worcester
She has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2.

Sport
Kane becomes first Englishman to 500 career goals
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane strikes from distance against Werder Bremen to become the first Englishman in history to score 500 professional goals in official matches.

Sport
Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield
Captain Maro Itoje says England must “learn our lesson and move forward” after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

Sport
Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial cup tie
Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.

Sport
Record-setter Hodgkinson sets sights on world best
Keely Hodgkinson says she is aiming for a new world record after breaking the British 800m best at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.
Education
How Former N.Y.C. Schools Chief Joel Klein Became Friendly With Epstein
Mr. Klein, who led an education technology company after running the New York City school system, met with Jeffrey Epstein over a period of several months in 2013.
Education
New Research Absolves the Woman Blamed for a Dynasty’s Ruin
A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
Education
Judge Orders U.S. to Facilitate Return of College Student Who Was Deported in Error
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Stanford
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.

Lifestyle
Oscar Pistorius: When does his murder sentence, parole end?
When does Oscar Pistorius’s murder sentence expire? And will he be remembered as more than just the man who murdered Reeva Steenkamp?
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Hard launch? Nadia Nakai goes public with new ‘romance’
Life goes on? Nadia Nakai – who dated the late rapper AKA – has teased the public with a romance with another music artist…

Lifestyle
Remembering Reeva: Mom June regains memory after stroke
Bittersweet: Reeva Steenkamp’s mother June has regained the memory of her ‘baby’, who was tragically murdered 13 years ago…

Entertainment
Guehi scores first Man City goal to kill off Salford, Burnley stunned in FA Cup
There were only nine minutes left when City defender Guehi delivered the decisive blow.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Saturday 14 February 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 14 February 2026.

Entertainment
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 14 February 2026
A total of R50 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 14 February 2026.

Entertainment
Erratic Chiefs bow out of Confederation Cup after losing to Zamalek
Amakhosi finished third behind Zamalek and Al Masry.
Science/Tech
Social Networks Agree to Be Rated On Their Teen Safety Efforts
Meta, TikTok, Snap and other social neteworks agreed this week to be rated on their teen safety efforts, reports the Los Angeles Times, “amid rising concern about whether the world’s largest social media platforms are doing enough to protect the mental health of young people.”The Mental Health Coalition, a collective of organizations focused on destigmatizing mental health issues, said Tuesday...

Science/Tech
Four new astronauts arrive via SpaceX rocket at International Space Station
ISS now fully crewed after a medical issue forced the evacuation of four astronauts in January
The International Space Station (ISS) returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.
SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.
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Science/Tech
ByteDance’s Seedance 2 Criticized Over AI-Generated Video of Tom Cruise Fighting Brad Pitt
1.5 million people have now viewed a slick 15-second video imagining Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt that was generated by ByteDance’s new AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0. But while ByteDance gushes their tool “delivers cinematic output aligned with industry standards,” the cinema industry isn’t happy, reports the Los Angeles Times reports:Charles Rivkin, chief executive of the Motion...

Science/Tech
Smart Bettors Are Locking in Spartans 33% CashRake While Bet365 & FanDuel Struggle to Match
Excitement around Super Bowl 2026 is building fast, and competition for the best sports betting rewards is reaching a peak. Major names like Bet365 and FanDuel continue to attract attention with welcome deals aimed at first-time users. Bet365’s NYPBET code allows players to place a $10 wager and receive $100 in bonus bets, covering options […]
Motoring

Motoring
Why insurers write off cars
Following a major accident, the last thing people want to hear is the words “write off”.

Motoring
End of the road for screen-heavy dashboards
Lawmakers are cracking down on screen-dominated car interiors.

Motoring
How to avoid smash-and-grab attacks while driving in South Africa
Preventing smash-and-grab attacks requires drivers to be proactive and alert.

Health
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Health
4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Health
Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.