Home affairs going digital won’t cost jobs, says Schreiber
The rollout of digital IDs and the modernisation of the department of home affairs will not displace its current staff, minister Leon Schreiber told the Sunday Times this week.
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‘One of the worse decisions I’ve ever seen’ – Rooney on Digne ‘handball’
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are “petrified” of making decisions without the “safety net of VAR,” after the officials decided not to award a penalty for a potential handball by Lucas Digne in the FA Cup fourth round tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle.
‘The officials looked petrified’ – was Villa Park chaos advert for VAR?
Newcastle United beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round in a match dominated by a number of controversial decisions without VAR.
Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10’s chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.
News24 | Five European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Navalny with deadly dart frog toxin
Five European countries – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands – have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2024 based on lab results from a sample taken from his body.
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Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis
The annual aficionados’ bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.
‘England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve’
England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.
Mansfield’s Reed scores fabulous free-kick to upset Burnley
Watch Mansfield Town’s Louis Reed produce “set-piece sorcery,” scoring a sensational free kick to stun Premier League side Burnley and reach the FA Cup fifth round.
Church must learn from abuse victims, says new Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Richard Moth was speaking to a 2,000-strong congregation during his installation at Westminster Cathedral.
US eases sanctions to give oil majors broad scope to operate in Venezuela
The move was the most significant relaxation of sanctions on Venezuela since US forces captured and removed President Nicolas Maduro last month.
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
The prime minister’s speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.
Hospitals coping with Joburg’s water crisis but challenges remain
Ramaphosa said in his Sona the government would spend R156bn over the next three years on water and sanitation infrastructure.
AU summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s AU summit.
News24 | Europe weighs nuclear independence amid Russia threat and US doubts
European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent.
One giant boys’ club? Why Westminster still feels like a man’s world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
President Ramaphosa tells a good story while the country collapses
Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, like his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, tries to tell a good story while the country collapses.
‘She’s running with the ski under her arm’ – Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver
Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women’s cross-country ski final.
Tottenham appoint Tudor as manager until end of season
Tudor, who has managed several clubs across Europe, including Galatasaray and Olympique de Marseille, last led Serie A side Juventus.