Harry Styles tour to review staging after fan complaints
BBC Newsbeat understands changes will be made in time for the star’s London shows in June and July.
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News24 | Wandile Sihlobo | SA food price inflation reaches 14-month low
Supply fundamentals have won for now, and challenges in the meat sector have not yet spoiled South Africa’s food price inflation outlook – but fuel might, writes Wandile Sihlobo.
Beer bin warning for metal fans heading to Download
Rail bosses urge festival-goers to minimise their packing for this year’s event.
Germany arrests married couple on suspicion of spying for China
A German married couple was arrested on suspicion of building contacts with German scientists to obtain intelligence on technologies with possible military use for China, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Philippine Supreme Court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC
The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.
Africa Forward Summit and President Macron screamed
Whatever Macron’s scream was — the decibel, the disaffection, the outrance — it carried a message: Africa will have to learn to speak with one voice if it is to shape, rather than merely receive, the terms on which trade and investment are conducted
MPs raise concerns about police investigations into Al Fayed abuse claims
They say survivors had “questions” for the Met about inquiries into people who may have facilitated the alleged abuse.
Chery hopes to enter US market at ‘suitable’ time
Chery says it is considering entering the ‘huge’ US market
Mandatory digital ID launch called ‘a fiasco’ by scrutiny committee
The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.
Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions
The Enhanced Games, the ‘Steroid Olympics’ which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.
News24 | Russian military personnel secretly trained in China, returned to fight in Ukraine
China’s armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late in 2025 and some have since returned to fight in Ukraine, according to three European intelligence agencies and documents seen by Reuters.
AFRICA’S MAJOR: Cape Town Marathon bounces back with Kipchoge and World Major ambitions
After the unfortunate decision to cancel last year, the Cape Town Marathon returns with Eliud Kipchoge making his debut and sights set on World Major Marathon status.
ConCourt sets date to hear Mbeki and Zuma’s case against Sisi Khampepe
They want Khampepe’s decision not to recuse herself declared unconstitutional
Sibisi: No reason to doubt Bucs’ title credentials
Pirates skipper backs team to seal championship this weekend
Drakeford links Welsh Labour’s collapse to lack of new powers from UK government
The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour’s election defeat.
Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day
The referee for Manchester United’s win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.
SILENCED SUMMIT: Censored in Lusaka: Lessons in resilience after the abrupt halt of RightsCon 2026
RightsCon cancellation underscores growing repression of civic freedoms in Africa and reflects broader global challenges as countries navigate foreign influence.
LEAGUE REDEMPTION: Trusting the process ends in glory as Arteta transforms Arsenal into champions
On the back of Arsène Wenger’s departure in 2018, and the subsquent arrival of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, a popular mantra at the London-based club was “Trust the process.” Seven years later, the process has yielded a first Premier League title in more than two decades, as well as a Champions League final.
Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave
The warmest weather of the year is forecast over the bank holiday weekend as some places may reach the earliest 30 Celsius in the UK since 1952.