Acid attack victim was ‘set up by his ex-wife’
A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced “real threats” in the months before his death.
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Track fractured before Spanish train disaster, report finds
The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Missed opportunity to take amateur footballer to hospital before sepsis death, inquest hears
Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams’ death could have been prevented.
Canadian woman found dead on Australian beach likely died of drowning, autopsy finds
Piper James’s body was found on a beach surrounded by dingoes, but a coroner found evidence “consistent with drowning”.
Grooming trial collapsed over jury WhatsApp group
Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: ConCourt hands NPA a lifeline in Moroadi Cholota extradition ruling — but denies it key powers
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the US was unlawful, but she must still face the law, the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday.
Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife
Philip Young admitted a number of offences, which allegedly cover a 13-year period.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Heatwave warning in Eastern Cape, light rain in 6 provinces
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a heatwave expected across parts of the Eastern Cape, while very hot conditions are expected in parts of the Northern Cape.
South African telecoms giant in hot water in Iran
Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.
Arsenal’s Nwaneri joins Marseille on loan
Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
News24 | Rights group says it has confirmed over 5 000 killed during Iran protests
A US-based rights group said on Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5 000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.
News24 | Malema pre-sentencing; Mashaba vs Zille as Joburg battle heats up: Today’s top 7 stories
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News24 | Germany offers SA almost R12bn in climate loans
Germany is in talks with South Africa over a further €720 million in climate-related concessional loans as part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.
Baby suffered more than 40 fractures before death, jury told
Sean Jefferson and Amy Leigh Clarke deny murdering their five-week-old baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.
News24 | Rome bids farewell to Valentino: Stars gather at funeral to honour the legendary designer
Stars, including Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace, gathered in Rome to honour legendary designer Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93.
‘A big blow’ – Grealish has stress fracture
There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish’s recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
Why Norrie exit shows Britain is punching below weight
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.
News24 | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters desert him as eviction looms
The ex-prince prepares to leave his longtime home as his status crumbles even further
Confident Norris aims for back-to-back F1 titles
Formula One champion Lando Norris has still not watched back his title-clinching race but the McLaren driver will start the new season with more confidence and hungry for a second crown.