Man shot in ‘targeted’ city centre attack
The victim was shot in the leg in the city’s gay village at about 05:00 GMT, police say.
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Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.
Why are there so few South Asian footballers at the top?
There are more South Asian players in English football than ever before – but many feel there is more work to do.
Major shift in Cape Town’s luxury property market
Cape Town’s luxury property market saw a shift in 2025, with rising prices, increased sales above R50 million, and a growing preference for discreet off-market transactions now defining buyer behaviour as demand outpaces supply.
Real MK Party founder accuses Jacob Zuma of using the party as a personal piggy bank
In a blistering attack on the current leadership of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, expelled founder Jabulani Khumalo has accused former President Jacob Zuma of “hijacking” the organisation to fund his private lifestyle.
Part of historic pier washes away in ‘wild’ storm
The town’s mayor says the resort took a “battering” overnight with the historic pier damaged.
‘It breaks my heart’ – two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis.
NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk
Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.
One of South Africa’s most important companies going from zero to hero
Transnet has halted its decline and improved rail and port performance, but sustaining the turnaround depends on private sector investment, with concerns that state control will continue to limit efficiency and growth.
Russia strikes Ukraine as talks with US to end war continue
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
News24 | Storm in a (Yorkie) teacup: Consumer fights to get money back after tiny dog grows too big
The smaller a dog, the heftier the price — but a consumer failed to get back what she believed she had overpaid when her “teacup Yorkie” turned out bigger than she’d hoped.
Surviving bombs and hunger to become a professional tennis player
Tennis is seen as a rich sport. But many stars, including Novak Djokovic and Elina Svitolina, have forged successful careers from humble beginnings.
News24 | Two-week blackout looms as two power line towers collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay
The collapse of two major 132kV power line towers, allegedly due to vandalism, poor infrastructure maintenance and strong winds, has led to extended power outages in several areas in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
Gaethje v Pimblett – predictions for UFC title fight
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Paddy Pimblett’s UFC lightweight interim title fight against Justin Gaethje on Saturday.
Happiness is a choice we make every day
If we are truly in control of the choices we make each day, then we have far more influence over our own happiness than we sometimes realise.
News24 | Seawater pasta, R7 000 omelettes: 5 chaotic dishes from Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s kitchen
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of the Beckhams, has turned his culinary misadventures into internet gold, blending privilege, food, and unintentional comedy.
Msaki, Jesse Clegg drop final single before joint EP release
South African musicians Msaki and Jesse Clegg released ‘Untimely Disclosure’, the final single from their collaborative EP ‘Entropy’, which is set to debut on February 27.
Tottenham, Bayern and a stand made of chairs – Palhinha’s story
On-loan Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha chats to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers about his life and career.
How ‘lucky’ Sinner became biggest winner in near 40C Melbourne heat
Jannik Sinner’s hopes of a third straight Australian Open title looked close to being over – but he was the biggest beneficiary of the tournament’s heat rules.
Germany pushes back against South Africa’s electricity minister
Days after South Africa’s electricity minister questioned the benefits of a $10 billion climate-finance pact between the country and some of the world’s richest nations, Germany lauded its success.