The Papers: ‘Trump demands Iran’s surrender’ and ‘UK voters say no to joining war’
The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today’s papers as the US calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”.
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Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
Inside the ‘chaotic’ world of wife carrying
The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.
Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back – then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been “unbelievable” since the release of season four.
‘Slot needs something to keep him in a job’ – could the FA Cup be it?
Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job?
Transacting with confidence: how multilateral wheeling is reshaping market access for IPPs
South Africa’s electricity future will be shaped not only by who can generate power, but by how confidently that power can be traded
From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.
Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.
Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.
THE WEEKEND WRAP: ANC bigwig’s state capture sentence, Lekota’s legacy and earthly pleasures
The Weekend Wrap highlights Vincent Smith’s sentencing for corruption, reflects on Mosiuoa Lekota’s political legacy, and examines pressing issues in South African education and trade.
Trump wants to pick Iran’s new leader – will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president’s vision of Iran’s future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations’ flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.
Former 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
Meghan’s lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership
The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney’s wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
African Bank CEO calls it quits
African Bank CEO Kennedy Bungane has stepped down as the bank’s chief executive with immediate effect.
‘It tried to attack me!’ – Loose turkey gives police runaround
Bodycam footage from officers in the US state of Georgia shows multiple attempts to remove the fowl and clear traffic.
Two of the world’s rarest lions put to sleep at zoo
Thheiba and Fidda were 22-years-old and were the remaining two females of a pride at the zoo, with one male lion named Qays remaining.
Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
The company says its “mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda,” in response to the latest White House meme.
Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
The Department of Justice said the released files had been “incorrectly coded as duplicative” and inadvertently not published.
McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support
Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.