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MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse
Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.
FRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2025, 13:53
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Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.
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Hashem Abedi is accused of attempting to murder three prison officers at HMP Frankland in Durham.
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Three Nazi-worshipping extremists convicted of terror offences are sentenced.
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The Christmas specials will also air, with the BBC acknowledging it had not been a “straightforward decision”.
South Africa
SCOPA’s Veronica Mente says there is a need to amend the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Act.
South Africa
Minister Manamela is launching the new Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre of Excellence.
South Africa
Mandla Buthelezi intimidated witnesses leading to his bail being revoked
South Africa
Mandla Buthelezi intimidated witnesses leading to his bail being revoked
World
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump meet today to discuss Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles. And, John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
World
Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.
World
Britain’s Prince Andrew behaved as if having sex with the then 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre was his “birthright”, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir.
World
Tomiichi Murayama, Japan’s prime minister from 1994, was best known for the “Murayama Statement,” an apology delivered on the 50th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender.
Africa
Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.
Africa
Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Africa
Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.
Business
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash – by switching bank accounts.
Business
The International Monetary Fund has published its October update to its World Economic Outlook report, which shows a more optimistic forecast for GDP growth in South Africa.
Business
The UK’s FTSE 100 index falls 1.5% and markets in Germany and France also drop.
Business
Shyft, Standard Bank’s award-winning global money app has been awarded Gold for Most Innovative App Developed by a Corporate at the 2025 New Generation Awards ceremony which was hosted last month in Johannesburg.
Politics
There was a tense exchange between Mchunu and the evidence leader Senior Counsel Norman Arendse.
Politics
The Inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four continues.
Politics
All eyes are on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.
Politics
Mchunu told the committee that he was more than keen to tell his side of the story.
Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls take on Connacht in an all-important URC game on Friday night.
Sport
Kevin Muscat is “probably” the type of character Rangers need, says interim manager Steven Smith.
Sport
Ronda Rousey says no fighter is ever truly retired but plays down speculation she is training for a return to the UFC.
Sport
Former coach Lyn Jones Dragons are the obvious choice if the WRU cuts the number of professional teams in Wales.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Teachers have been asked to be compassionate and show discretion to pupils and students who lack basic necessities such as inner-wears and vital personal effects like sanitary towels.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Girls’ Education Unit (GEU) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Girls’ Education Network (GEN), has renewed its call for sustained national and global investment in girls’ education.
Education
The administration at Indiana University Bloomington fired the adviser to the paper and barred the publication from putting out a print edition.
Education
A White House proposal for special funding treatment crossed a line for several schools. Some say it feels like a turning point in the federal government’s battle with higher education.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Discover eight unique wedding ideas inspired by 2025’s top wedding trends, from décor to desserts, perfect for any celebration.
Lifestyle
Five things to remember about Botswana’s ATI, from his iconic songs and fearless fashion to his powerful influence on culture.
Lifestyle
The Western Cape Government is making technological strides to improve access to mobility services for Deaf and hearing-impaired drivers.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Cyber security and compliance top local CIOs’ priorities in 2025, while AI adoption surges, with nearly half of survey respondents integrating GenAI into business processes.
Science/Tech
MEI Pharma just put $100 million into Litecoin and became the first publicly traded U.S. company to hold LTC as a primary treasury asset. They acquired nearly 930,000 tokens back in August, brought Litecoin creator Charlie Lee onto their board, and tapped GSR to manage the digital asset strategy. However, institutional adoption doesn’t always translate […]
Science/Tech
A couple of minor upgrades are the backbone for this new hearing aid from Jabra, which replaces its Enhance Select 500.
Science/Tech
XRP has recently come out on top following a four-year-long lawsuit against the SEC for selling securities. After clearing its name in court, Ripple finally got the recognition it deserved, gaining over 600% in value, reaching a new ATH of over $3. However, last week’s record-breaking crypto crash pushed the XRP price to $2. The […]
Motoring
Motoring
New SUV to rival Toyota Corolla Cross, GWM Haval Jolion Pro and Chery Tiggo Cross.
Motoring
Motoring
Hatchback gets radical makeover from the earlier model that was sold in South Africa.
Health
After the Trump administration stopped funding a medical center for women and children, a determined group of health care workers refused to let it shutter.
Health
Elise Faragher is on Worcester hospital placement and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.
Health
Hunger and the diseases that stalk small children have surged in Somalia after the U.S. slashed its aid to the country.
Health
Struggling to feel pleasure is a key marker of depression. But this distressing symptom can also occur on its own.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.