
Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree in Belfast
Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2026, 08:45

Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

Santaco has announced that taxi fare increases are imminent due to rising fuel prices and escalating operational costs.

Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.

Study shows that poor households in the indigent municipal programmes should be getting 200kWh.

South Africans who try to secure home loans with fake bank statements or payslips risk severe consequences, including imprisonment and blacklisting.

The UK Foreign Office says it is giving consular assistance to “a small number of British nationals” that have been detained there after allegedly taking pictures of Iranian attacks.

Cardiff was claiming compensation of £104m for loss of income and other damages after Sala’s death.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI

Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]

Eastern Cape police have confirmed 12 cars were damaged on Monday during a traditional leaders’ protest against the reported coronation of a Nigerian “king” in KuGompo City

French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass is provisionally suspended for anti-doping whereabouts failures, says the Athletics Integrity Unit.

His comments follow an unsuccessful court bid by the DA to interdict the R10bn wage agreement concluded between the municipality and unions, also known as the politically facilitated agreement (PFA).

Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

Volkswagen Motorsport driver Jonathan Mogotsi has secured his Nürburgring Permit A licence, clearing the way for him to compete in this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 18 to 19.

Better weather and more people staying in the UK for their holidays are cited as reasons for the jump in rescues.
The UN force in Lebanon said that one of its peacekeepers was killed when a projectile hit one of its positions, where Israeli forces are fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah as part of efforts to establish a buffer zone.

Filming on the Prime Video series is paused “as a precaution” while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an “uncertain” backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Xenophobia offers a simple but misleading explanation for a complex crisis. It reframes mass unemployment, failing public services and weak governance as a question of belonging

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum contains thousands of artefacts – from a full sized elephant beneath a spitfire to a Salvador Dali masterpiece.