Masemola confirms Mkhwanazi ‘prepared to serve’ second term as KZN commissioner
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has confirmed that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will serve a second term.
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MALAIKA MAHLATSI | Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has dire impact on Africa
Jeanette Pickering Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the US after being elected to the House of Representatives in 1916, was a lifelong pacifist. She was vehemently opposed to war.
Chinese authorities approve Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales, source says
NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) – Chinese authorities have granted approval for multiple Chinese companies to purchase H200 AI chips from Nvidia, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.
Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – A top security official in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration resigned over the war in Iran on Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.
Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
Suspected stray bullet from military drill hits girl at playground
South Korea’s military has since halted all shooting drills involving small firearms.
Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being ‘un-British’
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government’s proposals.
Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider’s next major upgrades.
India’s cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.
Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria’s President Tinubu on his state visit.
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they’re caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.
Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029
The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.
Ad for AI editing app which said it could ‘remove anything’ banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned “digitally altering and exposing women’s bodies without their consent.”
Real Madrid defeat leaves Man City with season-defining run
Manchester City’s season stands on the brink following a demoralising Champions League exit at the hands of familiar foes Real Madrid.
Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
Will Champions League be Guardiola’s Man City regret?
Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration?
Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to “re-load the relationship”.
AFCON 2025: Morocco declared champions [BREAKING NEWS]
Africa has new champions in Morocco after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) found Senegal to have violated the rules.