Ramaphosa’s parliament showstopper
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British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran’s Shahed drones used in the Middle East.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July
Conor McGregor will take on fellow veteran Max Holloway in a welterweight bout in July in Las Vegas.
News24 | In SUNDAY. | Mashatile allies’ Lotto ties, Mel might leave the US, and the ANC’s dirty 30
Moses Tembe, South Africa’s lotto king, is seemingly in business with at least three associates of Paul Mashatile; a used syringe has been presented to the medical profession’s watchdog as alleged evidence that TV doctor Pieter Henning is abusing opioids; embattled reality TV personality Mel Viljoen’s dreams of returning to South Africa received a boost this past week; and a comprehensive...
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK’s relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.
‘Look Mum, one point’: Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner, while the UK’s Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won’t be able to
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable?
Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA ‘moving day’
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.
The Papers: ‘Labour rivals want to rejoin EU’ and ‘survival of the fittest’
Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China’s attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
The girl group who’ve sold out venues and toured the world – without releasing a record
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following – all without releasing a debut record.
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
Tourists used to flock to India’s party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an “initial strategic assessment” into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso’s impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.