Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England
England’s entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday.
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England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final – Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a “funny feeling” Harry Brook’s side will win Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final.
WeRide suspends robotaxi fleet in Dubai as Iran conflict widens
Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has suspended its robotaxi fleet in Dubai as the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran roiled key Middle Eastern hubs that have emerged as the robotaxi industry’s most promising markets.
Edward Kieswetter kissing R300 billion goodbye every year
South Africa’s illicit economy, now worth up to R1.2 trillion, is costing as much as R300 billion a year in lost taxes and needs stronger, coordinated government action to curb its growth.
Barbican’s £231m revamp plans given the go-ahead
The London arts centre is to get new lifts and will have step-free access throughout the venue.
News24 | Drones hit US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, Trump warns: ‘You’ll find out soon’ in response
The United States Embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, was hit by two drones and a “limited fire” broke out at the diplomatic compound, the Saudi Ministry of Defence said.
Koto Bolofo’s decades of fashion photography celebrated
Influential fashion figures gather for exhibition launch
ATTACKING INTENT: How Tony Brown unlocked Boks’ arsenal without losing their edge
Former All Black flyhalf Tony Brown and the rest of a crack coaching team believe the Springboks are primed to push the envelope in 2026 after breaking a series of attacking records last season.
Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran – but some wary of ‘a quagmire’
The president’s supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East – though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.
LETTER | UN is a toothless dog
The UN should prove itself to be an organisation that does not serve the interests of warmongering superpowers.
Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.
Discovery’s Vitality business reports explosive growth
The Discovery Group in 2024 merged its Vitality UK and Vitality Global into one business
LETTER | Coalition metros need reforms
Reforming coalitions should be prioritised so that Ekurhuleni, and other metros, could thrive.
Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026’s hottest film
How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel’s hit literary adaptation to life.
ANALYSIS: Telegraph’s doping claim against Boks doesn’t survive scrutiny but raises some questions
A prominent UK news outlet has implied the Springboks achieved Rugby World Cup success through doping.
FMD outbreak reaches all provinces, with almost 1,000 cases reported
Targeted national vaccination strategy is being rolled out
ANC confirms its friendship with Iran
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has confirmed the party’s friendship with the current Iranian regime amidst the war with the United States and Israel.
OPINION | SA’s debt interest payments limit flexibility and places pressure on future budgets
For debt to decline and living standards to rise sustained growth well above 3% is necessary
Bay aim to inflict more pain on wounded Amakhosi
Zothwane unsure which Chiefs will pitch after derby defeat
JSE-listed tech company staging a comeback
iOCO’s three-step turnaround strategy is paying off, with the company’s earnings set to increase by as much as 58% in its upcoming interim results.