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MURDER MOST FOUL: Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius Van Der Merwe witnessed
Tubed and tossed into a river: the apartheid-style torture murdered Marius Van Der Merwe witnessed

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian president says he is “determined” to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.
WATCH | Pirates finally lift Carling cup – thanks to Rele’s extra time goal
The Buccaneers on course to win a treble as they are currently leading in the Betway Premiership

Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can’t be enforced – and shouldn’t be either.

‘F1 title decider could hardly be better set up’
The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of “some Abu Dhabi magic”.

England handed UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences – but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament.

England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences – but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament.

National Guardsman ‘slowly healing’ after being shot in Washington DC
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

Are Aston Villa in title hunt – and should Arsenal start to worry?
Unai Emery continues to deny Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race but Arsenal now look vulnerable.

Young people are getting a ‘raw deal’, and that’s good news for the Greens and Reform
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes
Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole in season finale
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms and flooding expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 7 December 2025.
MURDER MOST FOUL: ‘I’ve lost my love’, slain Witness D’s partner weeps as security officials say two possible motives emerge
‘I’ve lost my love’, slain Witness D’s partner weeps as security officials say two possible motives emerge

Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.
WEEKEND WRAP: What to do about SA’s relationship with Washington; and the most important Springbok combination
What to do about SA’s relationship with Washington; and the most important Springbok combination

Eleven killed as mass shootings continue to rock Gauteng
At least 11 people were killed on Saturday in a mass shooting in Pretoria.