
Body found in search for missing girl, 15
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.
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Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.

Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.
Disruptive rain leading to widespread flooding is expected to continue in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.

Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.
More than 10,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires in the Western Cape this year and there are water supply problems in multiple municipalities. Budgets have been depleted for aerial firefighting efforts. Now, the Western Cape Cabinet will hear an application for a state of disaster.
Uganda’s opposition said its leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, after an election that also saw a member of parliament accuse security forces of killing 10 people at his home.
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Existing ASX owners wanting to upgrade to something newer will find much to get excited about in the Outlander Sport.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.

South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic backdrop drive gains.
Unless there’s a significant downpour in Knysna, residents’ taps will run dry within days. An intergovernmental team is looking at urgent interventions, but the crisis has been brewing for years.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.
Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, as casualties soared amid flaring hostilities along the front line and Russia’s expanded use of long-range weapons, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said.

Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January.

Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

South Africa plans a major immigration overhaul that prioritises economic contribution and skills, tightens retirement visas, introduces new merit-based work and investment visas, and proposes tax changes for immigrants.
Baartman returned career best SA20 figures of five for 16 to help the Paarl Royals secure their place in the playoffs of the tournament, trouncing the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets on Thursday.