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England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.
TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026, 07:10

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It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.

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Owner defies odds after looters destroyed the factory

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NGO empowers grandmothers in under-resourced areas
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First rising to superstardom as an amapiano artist, Zee Nxumalo’s sound in the last four years has evolved across genres including lekompo and 3-step.

South Africa
Some shops owned by foreign nationals in the city have remained closed following the looting.

South Africa
Vincent Leshabane says during his involvement in the Meyiwa case, there were two teams working on it

South Africa
Four African technology organizations have announced a collaboration to host Qubit Hub — an African AI research, innovation and development lab — at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 data centre in Nairobi, creating what the partners describe as a strategic environment where AI research, cloud capability, data infrastructure and digital sovereignty can converge. The announcement was made during […]

South Africa
IBM has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari HP to overhaul the Formula One team’s fan app using artificial intelligence, in a deal that puts AI-driven storytelling, personalization and fan engagement at the center of one of sport’s most storied brands. The partnership comes as Formula One has emerged as a hot destination for major technology companies. […]

World
Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men’s National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there’s a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.

World
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

World
Motivated to avenge their families in China, Uyghur mercenaries became valued fighting partners for Syria’s rebels. Their participation helped Syria’s new president ultimately win Syria’s civil war.

World
Israeli officials have called the emerging U.S. deal with Iran a “bad” deal, over concerns that it does not force Iran to give up its nuclear program at the start.

Africa
Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Africa
Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Africa
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Africa
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Business
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

Business
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Business
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 – the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
Business

Politics
The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

Politics
The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

Politics
The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Politics
Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, has called on auditors to prevent fraud.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

Sport
Interim manager Craig McLeish has not been fancied for the St Mirren job permanently. But after keeping the club up amid a rollercoaster season, will that change?
Sport
Highlights from the second leg of the Premiership play-off final.

Sport
Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.

Education
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.

Education
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.

Education
Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’
Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some paying thousands of pounds a year for consumables such as food, wipes and nappies, campaigners have said.
The comments came as the education secretary, Bridget...
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A national education conference convened by the Ministry of Education has endorsed sweeping reforms in the management of schools, including the establishment of Comprehensive Schools bringing together Primary and Junior School levels under a single administration structure.

Lifestyle
After more than four decades of tacos, tequila and unforgettable memories, Mexican restaurant Pancho’s will be closing its Observatory location.
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Entertainment
The suspects were handcuffed in just seven days.

Entertainment
FMD Response SA warned that the judgment does not create a free-for-all or give farmers an automatic right to import vaccines themselves.

Entertainment
The IEC said every election carries its own story and identity.

Entertainment
A child died in a recent fire that destroyed more than 100 shacks at Plastic View in Tshwane.

Science/Tech
Co-designed with Jony Ive, the five-seater Luce marks Ferrari’s electric debut as rivals retreat from EVs.

Science/Tech
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Science/Tech
The covers have come off the Ferrari Luce, the most anticipated EV ever. It completely breaks the Italian car maker’s aesthetic archetype.

Science/Tech
Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.
Motoring
Motoring
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Motoring
Health
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Health
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.
Health
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.