Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
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The South African town that hides the story of a baby elephant
Get to know the story of Greytown, the KwaZulu-Natal town named after a baby elephant, and is filled with colour and culture.
South Africa’s thrifting obsession is no longer a trend, It’s a full-blown fashion movement
South Africa’s pre-loved fashion scene is worth nearly R10 billion and growing fast. From Yaga to vintage boutiques, thrifting has become a full-blown movement, and South African shoppers are leading the charge.
EZEKIEL KEKANA| Media freedom is on trial in Zimbabwe, and Faith Zaba is its face
It is outrageous that a state wastes much-needed taxpayer money on such a frivolous case
Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
Boy, 3, in stable condition after crocodile attack
The boy’s condition “is no longer critical”, police say.
Why it is now easier to earn bigger eBucks rewards
As eBucks targets are lowered and new benefits added, it unlocks more rewards for millions of customers from July 2026.
Top lawyer whose ‘Mr Rules’ approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.
WATCH LIVE | Brown Mogotsi applies for bail on new facts
Controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi is back in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Monday to apply for bail
Moscow shoots down more than 80 drones; Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine
Moscow shot down dozens of drones in the early hours of Monday, just days after a repeated Ukrainian strike on the city’s oil refinery, while Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six people, including a boy and his father, authorities said.
Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
Soa Mattrix on how Usher collaboration transformed his life
Soa Mattrix reflects on how collaborating with Usher on the amapiano remix of “Ruin” boosted his global profile
Keir Starmer — the man with no plan — quits as UK prime minister after two years
The PM, who rebuilt the Labour Party, couldn’t tell his party where he was taking it
‘I witnessed Maradona’s Hand of God’ – a goal still talked about 40 years on
One BBC journalist’s first football game had one of the sport’s most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.
Philippines probes school shooting that killed 3, wounded 7
At least three students were killed and seven others injured when two students, aged 15 and 14, opened fire at a school in the city of Tacloban, southeast of Manila, police said.
Temperatures to exceed 40C in European heatwave as three die in France
Three people died in France from health issues caused by extreme heat and almost 2,700 French schools were set to close or modify timetables as authorities across Europe issued heatwave warnings for Monday.
Unloved and directionless, UK’s Starmer quits after just two years
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos. When he quit as prime minister on Monday, the very lack of ideology that propelled him to power drove his downfall.
Tax season 2026: What South Africans must do now
Tax season 2026 starts in July. Learn what South Africans should do now to avoid delays, penalties and stress.