
Healthy life expectancy falls across Scotland
New figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 02:57

New figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously.

Inside the Hungarian midfielder’s season as the main character at Liverpool, his friendship with Mohamed Salah and why the Reds are keen to extend his contract.

What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Suspended police deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya says evidence presented before the Madlanga commission is not factual and is meant to serve a certain narrative about him.

One says the British will have to “drag me from my beach” if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands.
Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has told the Madlanga commission he has been advised that the search and seizure warrants that were issued against him contained material defects.

Unmarked police vehicles were seen arriving at Sandringham Estate, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been living.

After years of calls for an investigation into Parliament Secretary Xolile George’s R4 million salary increase, the Public Protector has declared a conflict of interest in the case following allegations of a romantic relationship with George.

At just 11 years old, Lwashu Mathebula is already competing beyond SA’s borders.

Bereaved family dumps relatives body at Capitec Bank’s branch following disputes over insurance payout.
Vincent Tshituka will captain the Sharks in their rescheduled United Rugby Championship match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Leicester City appeal against a decision by the English Football League to deduct them six points for breaching financial rules.

South Africans are increasingly buying and renting homes suited to multi-generational living amid a reshaping of long-term housing choices.

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match against England.
King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was on Thursday arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC reported.
While France may go on to finish among the top teams this season, there’s evidence to suggest that the ever-improving Springboks could grow even stronger in the years to come.
The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellermine Mugabe, has been arrested after allegedly shooting and wounding a 23-year-old gardener at a residence in Hyde Park in the north of Johannesburg.