
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
MONDAY, 12 JANUARY 2026, 17:49

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier’s equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.

Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth in fairytale fashion and makes start to life at Manchester City in a similarly dreamy manner during 10-1 FA Cup win over League One Exeter City.

Morgan Rogers doubles Aston Villa’s lead at Tottenham in their FA Cup third round match as the pressure increases on Spurs manager Thomas Frank.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared or revoked, after remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to US President Donald Trump.

Emiliano Buendia finishes off a nice team move to give Aston Villa the lead in their FA Cup third round match at Tottenham.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in US Treasury accounts, the White House said on Saturday.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the party’s annual January 8 statement at Moruleng stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday.
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Venezuela has started releasing high-profile prisoners, including opposition figures, in an effort to appease the Trump administration.
An inquest has been opened after the body of a man was discovered during the firefighting operations in the Kouga region on Friday evening, 9 January, where authorities continue to battle dangerous fires.

Seven-time champions Manchester City eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup as they thrashed League One side Exeter City, winning 10-1, with new signing Antoine Semenyo scoring a debut goal at the Etihad Stadium.

SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila has snubbed the ANC’s January 8 event as tensions between the two alliance partners reach boiling point over the SACP’s decision to contest elections independently.

The Met Police says it is aware of a demonstration in front of the building and additional officers have been deployed.

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers says time-wasting by goalkeepers in the Women’s Super League can harm the “attractiveness” of the game.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to nationalise the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

A new movie starring Pierce Brosnan reveals the bond between Prince Naseem Hamed and his trainer.

Sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat reigning champions Crystal Palace. With 117 places between the teams, it’s the biggest upset in FA Cup history.

China, Russia, and Iran began a week-long naval exercise off South Africa, which is framed as being for maritime security and trade cooperation within BRICS Plus.