Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost’s voicemails
Seven high-profile claimants allege the Daily Mail’s publisher committed “grave breaches of privacy” – something it denies.
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Trump says Starmer is ‘no Winston Churchill’ over Iran strikes
Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.
TOXIC WATERS: Strand residents demand action over persistent sewage leaks that threaten health and endanger beaches
As the City of Cape Town balances a billion-rand wastewater infrastructure overhaul with a collapsing estuarine system, the shadow of illness and ecological decay has fallen over one of the Western Cape’s most iconic coastlines.
THE INTERVIEW: ‘It’s about law, not politics’ — SA’s Dirco boss on US-Israeli strikes and Iran’s retaliation
In an interview with Daily Maverick, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation director-general Zane Dangor says both the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Iran’s attacks on neighbouring states – are unlawful.
Richards Bay inflict more pain on Kaizer Chiefs
Defeat follows a thumping by Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby as Amakhosi’s top-three chances take a blow.
‘Fin stole my fly-half spot!’ – Atkinson on England’s new 10-12 combo
In a new-look team Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith’s teenage days in the Worcester academy could be key for England against Italy in Rome.
Trump ‘Not Happy’ With Starmer Over Iran
Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.
BIRD RESCUE: Chirpy and thriving: 46 rescued African penguin chicks recovering well after island floods
Forty-six African penguin chicks rescued from Bird Island floods are thriving at Sanccob, receiving expert care and a chance for recovery as climate change poses ongoing threats.
CRICKET: Ngidi and Bosch will be crucial in Proteas’ World Cup semifinal against New Zealand
The Proteas take on New Zealand, hoping to reach their second T20 World Cup final in as many editions of the tournament. Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch will be key in this quest.
One in three EU women face violence, most cases unreported, survey finds
BRUSSELS, March 3 (Reuters) – Physical and sexual violence affects roughly a third of women in the European Union during their lifetime but most incidents go unreported, a survey revealed on Tuesday.
THE STORIED MOUNTAIN: Rough sleepers: The mountain keeps us
The extraordinary story of two people who chose the mountain over the city – and built a life in a quiet hollow where nature kept them safe.
Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) – Britain is deploying HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, to Cyprus after the runway of its Akrotiri base there was hit by an Iranian-made drone.
New charges for son of Norway’s crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.
EARLY IMPACT OP-ED: Turning national commitment into community action to end child stunting by 2030
South Africa has committed to ending child stunting by 2030, placing early childhood development (ECD) at the centre of national priorities. Turning that promise into reality means empowering parents and caregivers where development truly begins – at home.
News24 | Sandton police foil alleged kidnapping by fake officers
Sandton police have arrested two men who allegedly kidnapped an elderly woman while posing as police officers.
DEEP DIVISIONS: Nelson Mandela Bay mayor: ‘My own comrades are plotting my demise’
Mayor Babalwa Lobishe accuses ANC comrades of undermining her leadership, while provincial officials warn that internal squabbles cannot derail governance in election season.
‘Shh please girls’ – the night 11-year-old Gary Barlow left clubgoers gobsmacked
The Take That star was only 11 years old when he began performing to patrons at Connah’s Quay Labour Club.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
Tehran residents stock up on essentials as uncertainty over war grows
Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.
CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION: Toxic residues endanger coral reefs in SA’s marine protected areas
Transported hundreds of kilometres by rain, rivers and ocean currents, toxic chemicals are finding their way into the Indian Ocean and building up in the fragile coral reefs between Lake St Lucia and Kosi Bay.