Bracewell used cocaine after day’s County Championship play
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex’s final County Championship match last year.
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The assisted dying bill has failed – but the debate isn’t over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
Prestianni gets six-match ban for homophobic conduct
Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica’s Champions League knockout play-off matched with Real Madrid in February.
Superb Murphy beats Xiao with a session to spare
Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China’s Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.
South Africa’s biggest court cases right now and why they matter
From Thabo Bester to Julius Malema, here are some of the biggest court cases in South Africa in April 2026, ranked by public impact.
News24 | Chunda Munki returns to ULTRA after 5 years: ‘This will be the ultimate test’
Electronic music DJ Chunda Munki returns to the ULTRA South Africa stage after a five-year hiatus with fresh album material.
SHOW ME THE MONEY: Fifa ticket prices spark concern — under 50 days to kickoff
Fifa is accused of surge pricing and money-grabbing for the 2026 soccer World Cup. However, the global governing body insists that it is just taking advantage of market conditions in North America, where a dynamic pricing model is frequently used.
Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson
Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.
Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.
Hyundai plans 20-model China offensive over five years
Hyundai plans 20 new models in China in five years to boost sales and compete with local EVs
UK motorists’ fuel dash as Iran war began boosts retail sales
British motorists rushed to buy fuel immediately after the start of the Iran war, pushing up total sales volumes for the country’s retail sector by more than expected in March, official data showed on Friday.
News24 | US reclassifies dagga in ‘pivotal moment’ but not fully legal yet
The US Department of Justice said it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades.
Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is “in excellent physical condition” after having a malignant tumour removed.
Why Wembley is special, for FA Cup semi-finals too
Tony Pulis explains why getting to Wembley is not just special for any manager, it is still hugely important for players, fans and all the staff at any club.
Glasgow influencer jailed for smuggling £150,000 of cannabis
Ellie Crampsie was caught with about £150,000 of the class B drug after arriving at Edinburgh Airport from Thailand.
Trump targets UK with tariff over US tech company tax
US President Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital service tax, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview with the president.
Police statements about writer may be defamatory, judge rules
Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson is bringing legal action against the Essex force.
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US ‘review’
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
Shooting victim in Mugabe trial is compensated R250,000
Police have not found the gun despite a search of the house, yard and swimming pool