It’s time for the Eurovision semi-finals – here’s what you need to know
The first Eurovision semi-final takes place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.
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Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.
Man shot dead by police in Bedford
The man, in his 40s, “presented a weapon” after barricading himself inside a property, police say.
Tuchel names England’s 55-man provisional World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.
What you need to know about union’s fight against Pick n Pay and the threat to 22k jobs
Pick n Pay has been accused by the South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union of placing the burden of its turnaround on workers.
TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault
A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
SIU freezes vehicles and properties linked to alleged R18m UIF TERS fraud
Unit alleges KZN businesswoman used the funds for the benefit of her and her partner
SOLD OUT: No tickets for Orlando Pirates vs Durban City clash
Over 30 000 fans are expected to fill the Orlando Amstel Arena when Orlando Pirates host Durban City in their final home fixture.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Cold, wet, windy in Western and Northern Cape; fine and cool elsewhere
Very cold, wet, windy conditions are forecast for parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape with damaging winds and waves between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay, according to the South African Weather Service.
Godongwana tells Land Bank to wait in line for R20bn bailout
Finance minister says the Land Bank needs to queue for its R20bn bailout request
News24 | Hackers who hit SA students reach deal with Canvas
The hacking group that targeted the Canvas educational tool and the parent company that owns the software struck a deal to secure stolen student and school data, the company said in a statement late on Monday.
White out for season and set to miss World Cup
Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
News24 | Three dead, but no new infections: All MV Hondius evacuees test negative for hantavirus
All 26 passengers who landed in the Netherlands on the first evacuation flight from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have tested negative for the virus, Dutch authorities said on Tuesday.
WEATHER: Very cold, wet and windy conditions expected on WEDNESDAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
Draper brings Murray into coaching team
Britain’s Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.
Audi previews interior of new Q9 flagship SUV
If you found the Audi Q7 a bit of a squeeze, you’ll be pleased to know that the Ingolstadt giant will soon launch its larger Q9 — a family-friendly behemoth with an even greater appetite for people and luggage.