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Jess Turnbull “had so much to look forward to in her career and her life”, the chief constable says.

Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.

BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

Mashaba says he knew by Thursday night that a possible drug trafficking will happen on Friday

Johannesburg City mayor Dada Morero aims to address service delivery issues at root level

Twelve people were killed a shooting incident in the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland.

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026

Zimbabwean journalist says he will support Bafana Bafana against Mexico despite growing anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa.

Prize money at this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to £64.2m, with singles’ champions each taking home £3.6m.

Mark Connolly is appointed Derry City director of football after his decision to call time on his playing career.

Trial proceedings in the high-profile murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been pushed…

The DJ joined the station when it launched in 2025.

Coach Johan Ackermann says his side were not disciplined enough against Glasgow in their URC semifinal.

The Sam Altman, Dario Amodei feud is shaping AI’s biggest products – and now Wall Street’s biggest listings.

New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.

It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform.

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?