Mercedes takes aim at BMW i3 with new electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric C-Class which, thanks to those short overhangs and coupé-like silhouette, is more GT fastback than a traditional three-box saloon.
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Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift” consequences.
How airtime vouchers, CCTV caught Cat
Gauteng detectives got their first break thanks to CCTV footage of the two alleged guns for hire at a shopping centre
Tshwane CFO denies ‘tender-fixer’ role in R2.9bn security contract
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denied favouring certain security companies Madlanga witness Sergeant Fannie Nkosi sent to him
News24 | UAE foils Iran-linked terror plot, arrests 27 in major security operation
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said on Monday they arrested members of an Iran-linked group plotting “terrorist” acts in the country, attempting to recruit Emiratis and funnelling funds to “suspicious” foreign entities.
How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume
With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.
Rosenior feels ‘100%’ support from Chelsea owners
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels “100%” support from the club’s ownership despite a run of four league defeats without scoring.
Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.
Access to Kruger is hit again as an Orpen Road bridge collapses
Kruger access is disrupted as a bridge on Orpen Road collapses. Here are alternative routes and what travellers need to know.
Cynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76
From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations
Half marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m
Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact – scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
News24 | Canada’s PM Mark Carney warns: ‘We’ve faced down threats like this before’ on US ties
Canada’s close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video message to his country in which he also praised the heroism of military leaders who fought against the US invasion more than two centuries ago.
Watch: Where have all our great white sharks gone and why?
Reasons for the disappearance of great white sharks from South Africa’s coastlines explained, and what it means for ocean balance.
Are they furniture? Zimbabwe at 46 and Africa’s curse of permanent officials
Our leaders are not furniture. Furniture does not loot diamonds, mismanage treasuries or unleash militias. Furniture does not cling to power with brazen arrogance. But in Zimbabwe, officials behave as if they were carved into the mahogany of government itself
US to host G20 talks on war’s impact on food and fertiliser
Scott Bessent backs co-ordinated action between G20, IMF and World Bank
What you need to know about arrested Ekurhuleni city manager Lerutla?
Kagiso Lerutla was held on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice along with deputy chief of police Julius Mkhwanazi
Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
It’s only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.