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Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.

Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football’s greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.

Paris St Germain retained their Champions League title with a penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in a cagey final in the Puskas Arena on Saturday.

Phase one of its maintenance programme began on Friday and is expected to continue until 2nd June.

Two women were also arrested in connection with the stolen vehicle and detained in Hermanus.

Molosankwe was killed in a hail of bullets in Lomanyaneng Village in Mahikeng last week.

The centenary honours generations of rangers, scientists, communities and conservationists.

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

The humpback whale, nicknamed “Timmy” by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Danish shore for two weeks.

Delhi’s rickshaws are plying the roads with a new message: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA” emblazoned with Trump’s face. Drivers were offered sweeteners to host the signs: tea bags, soda, and an empty plastic bottle.

The U.S. defense secretary said there is “rightful alarm” of China’s military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

South African energy-engineering expert, entrepreneur, and founder, Siyabulela Xuza, has a minor planet named after him.

More than 90% of South Africans report that economic pressures are forcing them to keep their vehicles for longer.

In May 2026, a historic city in the Eastern Cape is the most expensive place among South Africa’s major towns and cities for groceries.

The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) has announced the launch of a new cashless payment system, which is set to launch on June 1. 

Mbali Shinga has lost her expulsion appeal and is effectively no longer a member of NFP

ANC wants Matjhabeng troika reconfigured over governance concerns

He received the Commission’s second interim report on Friday.

Residents of Diepsloot have outlined their expectations to ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa

Kai Havertz fires Arsenal into an early lead in the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in Budapest.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele scores from the penalty spot to level the Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest.

Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League as Arsenal Defender Gabriel misses Arsenal’s fifth penalty in the shootout.

Orlando Pirates are expected to overhaul parts of their squad ahead of next season, and several familiar faces could be shown the exit door.

Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in hands-on classes that are redefining what success looks like for the class of 2026.

Bafana defender Bradley Cross showed off his fancy footwork to the delight of the crowd. Take a look at this viral clip…

Veteran actor Sello Maake kaNcube has finally spoken out about receiving an honorary doctorate from a bogus college…

After the end of her 14-year marriage, Tia Mowry has found love again.

Comedian Barry Hilton has reflected on suffering from a silent heart attack two years ago, and how it has given him a new lease on life…

The game finished 1-1 after extra time.

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A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.

Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar’s guide runner