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England snuff out spirited France to clinch Six Nations
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women’s Six Nations title in Bordeaux.

‘What a finish!’ Breach scores ‘brilliant’ try as England close on title
Jess Breach finishes off a sweeping move to score a decisive try as England beat France 43-28 to win the Women’s Six Nations.
RUNNING ON EMPTY: Ignored warnings led to fuel crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay amid flooding chaos
Nelson Mandela Bay officials ignored two warnings about an expiring fuel contract, resulting in a crisis as the city faced severe flooding and emergency response delays.

Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
The US president says there “won’t be anything left” of Iran if it does not “move quickly”.

WEATHER: Damaging winds expected in parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 18 May 2026.
SOCIALIST REVOLUTION OP-ED: Considerations for making the SACP electorally significant
With its upcoming Conference of the Left, the South African Communist Party must confront its history and embrace a more radical, anti-capitalist stance to effectively challenge the status quo.

WATCH | How social media is helping youths find work as runners
Jobless youngsters build online businesses as personal shoppers

Kildunne races through for try as England take control against France
England’s Ellie Kildunne races through for a try after Meg Jones capitalises on a misplaced France pass in their Women’s Six Nations title decider.

Advantage Downs in Champions League final as they beat AS FAR
Mamelodi Sundowns have one hand on the CAF Champions League title following their hard-fought 1-0 win over AS FAR in the first leg here on Sunday.

Mom wins eviction challenge, then discovers all her belongings ‘stolen’
Mystery of missing household goods: single mother of four stuck in limbo after court allows her back to her home only to find an empty house

Scotland rugby great Hastings dies at 61
One of Scotland’s best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.

Cunha goal should have been disallowed – Cann
Darren Cann, former assistant referee and BBC Sport’s laws analyst, gives his thoughts on Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest.

Five things you must know about Gauteng schools’ R584m debt to municipalities
Growing crisis linked to water and electricity provision at schools, says MEC Maile

UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.
GAINING GROUND: New SAA boss promises discipline, growth while navigating credibility crisis
Acting CEO Matshela Seshibe has his work cut out as he talks up good governance against a backdrop of shambles.

Riders hospitalised after high-speed MotoGP crashes
Riders Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco are taken to hospital after high-speed crashes at the Catalonia MotoGP in a race won by Fabio di Giannantonio.

Another handball ‘mess’ – is it time to change law?
The decision to allow Matheus Cunha’s goal to stand, following an “accidental” handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans.

News24 | Monday’s weather: Damaging Cape coast winds; Cloudy, cool to warm and rain in 8 provinces
The SAWS has issued a strong weather warning of damaging coastal winds expected between Table Bay and Cape Agulhas into Tuesday, leading to dangerous conditions at sea. In other provinces, it will be cloudy, cool to warm with thundershowers and isolated showers across parts of most other provinces.

Is Fernandes most creative Premier League player ever?
Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season – BBC Sport looks at where he ranks as a creator.