
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger
The star has taken a “step back” from the spotlight after appearances led to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”.
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The star has taken a “step back” from the spotlight after appearances led to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”.

MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport’s leading promotion the UFC.

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is “disgusting” her husband’s killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales.
A buried UK security report warns that climate-driven ecosystem collapse could threaten food supplies, migration patterns and global stability. As Europe faces intensifying heatwaves and wildfires, critics say political caution is preventing urgent action.
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE, August 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration gave long-awaited approval on Monday to Boeing’s BA.N 737 MAX 7, a milestone for the American planemaker that has waited years to sell the smallest version of its best-selling airplane.

R24m spent, but sports centre still incomplete nine years later
The State alleges Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula demanded R2m to secure Noel Ndhlovu’s promotion in the defence force. When that didn’t happen, the retired major general says he was suspended and ultimately overlooked for the job.
Johannesburg’s Bree Street Taxi Rank faces severe decay. Meanwhile, a neighbouring R516m transport hub remains vacant due to disputes, leaving thousands of daily commuters navigating dangerous, crumbling infrastructure.
Deon Fourie warns that most Stormers players may never face the All Blacks or the haka again, urging Test-match focus for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
After months of bitter disputes with KwaZulu-Natal Athletics, members of the Comrades Marathon Association have voted for a ‘Comrades-first’ approach and not to re-affiliate with the provincial body. However, operating outside the official athletics structure could create practical complications.
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not agree a pact to end the conflict between the two nations, saying Tehran had one last chance to strike a deal.
An Australian energy group has set its sights on sinking dozens of natural gas wells in Mpumalanga province, aiming to provide “cleaner” fuel to at least one local power station and other industrial sites. But the plan also raises questions about the potential for groundwater pollution and undermining South Africa’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement.
If you’re feeling that the numbers are tight right now, you’re not alone. A look at share prices in the retail sector on the JSE suggests that investors have felt every notch as consumers have tightened their belts.
The recent ‘escape’ by AI models from their sandboxes sparked my unease about banks and cybersecurity, our utter reliance on devices, and being a bit more wary of hitting that ‘update’ button.
Mzansi is finally levelling up to its 5G Advanced era under the new National Radio Frequency Plan, but it may come with some downsides. It will be a rough road to get to the promised land.
The Gauteng government and City of Joburg’s neglect of vulnerable, disabled and neurodiverse children has left NGOs to pick up the pieces of a once-thriving community of care at the Children’s Memorial Institute.

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.