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11-try France beat Scotland to set up England decider
France run in 11 tries to sweep Scotland aside and earn the bonus-point win that sets up a final day showdown with England next weekend.
SATURDAY, 09 MAY 2026, 20:06

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France run in 11 tries to sweep Scotland aside and earn the bonus-point win that sets up a final day showdown with England next weekend.

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Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

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More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.

South Africa
The organisation is working closely with disaster management teams and will be ready to respond

South Africa
Forecaster Tshifhiwa Mathivha says the province can expect cold weather in the coming days.

South Africa
Makenete was speaking at the funeral service of the 88-year-old Dr Matjoa in Bloemfontein.

South Africa
Three people die in Northern Cape as floods damaged bridges and disrupted schools.

World
The BBC’s Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

World
The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.

World
The BBC’s Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

World
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Africa
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Business
A small affluent town in KwaZulu-Natal is a key site for the cultivation and production of the rarest coffee in the world.

Business
South Africa’s top companies, including Old Mutual, Sasol, and Shoprite, are offering substantial bursaries for the 2027 academic year.

Business
The government pockets over R300 every single time someone fill up their tank at a petrol station.

Business
Workforce Healthcare has warned that new POPIA regulations have placed greater strain over medical supplies.

Politics
Ngema replaces the outgoing leader Francois Rodgers.

Politics
DA says it will participate in any Phala Phala impeachment process.

Politics
Hill-Lewis addressed the party’s provincial congress in Durban on Saturday

Politics
The party says the proceedings will have to be done through a secret ballot.

Sport
Orlando Pirates continue their pursuit of the Betway Premiership title when they travel to Limpopo to face Magesi FC on Saturday evening.

Sport
Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette are among the artists who will perform at three World Cup opening ceremonies this summer.

Sport
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a second defeat in three matches as she is beaten by Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open third round.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns moved six points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership after demolishing Siwelele FC at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Education
At the city’s Great Exhibition of 1904, 57 Somali men, women and children cooked, weaved and danced for visitors
It was, the posters said, a rare chance to see a “little known but interesting people”: a live display of 57 Somali men, women and children who cooked, weaved and danced for the entertainment of hundreds of thousands of Edwardians who flocked to Yorkshire to see them.
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Education
Harvard’s boxing club is drawing new members. So are boxing clubs at other colleges, as students look for real-life connection.
Education
A key judicial decision in Mr. Khalil’s immigration case was expedited significantly and included the recusal of multiple judges.
Education
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.

Lifestyle
Rihanna added to her collection of tattoos, her most famous being the Goddess Isis on her sternum.

Lifestyle
Fans gush over the ‘perfect mom’ Rachel Kolisi as she shares throwback photos of her kids and Siya’s siblings. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Former ‘Isibaya’ actress Amina Jack successfully earned her Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology at UKZN.

Lifestyle
Cape Town restaurant ëlgr has announced that it will serve its final dinner service on 30 May, bringing an end to its chapter in Kloof Street.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 9 May 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 9 May 2026,

Entertainment
The Junior Springboks clinched their first U20 Rugby Championship title by unseating double defending champs the Junior All Blacks.

Entertainment
Both teams were already out of the running to male the top eight.
Science/Tech
All 20 of America’s state-run healthcare marketplace sites “include advertising trackers that share information with Big Tech companies,” reports Gizmodo, citing a report from Bloomberg:Per the report, seven million Americans bought their health insurance through state exchanges in 2026, and many of them may have had personal information shared with companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap,...
Science/Tech
CNN reports on a “sudden surge of claimed sightings” of “unidentified figures averaging 8 feet tall in wooded areas” along Ohio’s Mahoning River.”And it stopped just as quickly as it started,” says Jeremiah Byron, host of the Bigfoot Society Podcast, which collected and mapped the reports …. Byron doesn’t take every report at face value, making sure he talks to people directly before...
Science/Tech
A chain of 30 U.S. newspapers including the Sacramento Bee, the Miami Herald and the Idaho Statesman “has started to use a new AI tool that can summarize traditional articles and spit out different versions for different audiences,” reports the New York Times. And the chain’s reporters “are not happy about it.”Journalists in many of the company’s newsrooms are now withholding their bylines from...
Science/Tech
America’s school districts “spent billions on technology during the pandemic,” reports the Washington Post.”But now some states are limiting in-school screen time because of concerns about its impact on children.”Nationwide [U.S.] schools invested at least $15 billion and possibly as much as $35 billion from federal pandemic relief funds on laptops, learning software and other technology...

Motoring
FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.

Motoring
The new Omoda C4 is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable premium cars when it arrives later this year.

Motoring
South African car buyers are spending more time researching their options online.
Motoring
Health
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
Health
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.
Health
Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.
Health
A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.