‘Heavy metal? It’s not even aluminium foil football’
As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot’s side would have wanted.
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The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up
Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth “secret traitor”.
Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test
Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week.
News24 | Wrap battle: Albany offers refunds as some new packs cause sticky problem
Tiger Brands recently relaunched its popular Albany Wraps product in a re-sealable pack, selling the “convenience” factor to consumers.But consumers complained that the wraps stuck together in the new packaging.
Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.
EastEnders actor ‘grateful’ to avoid driving ban for speeding
Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.
Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
News24 | 40 dead, 115 injured in devastating New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year on Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of “panic”.
‘I hid from a wall of heat’: Eyewitnesses describe escape from bar inferno
One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.
Disbelief in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Day
BBC’s Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.
Anderson beats Hood to join Searle in semi-finals
Ryan Searle and two-time champion Gary Anderson win their respective quarter-finals at the PDC World Championship.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN, warmer in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of showers and thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow, while other provinces can expect cloudy, fine and warm to hot conditions.
Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling
The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.
News24 | South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy
In the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, teenage mothers as young as 15 and 16 were among those who gave birth on New Year’s Day.
Private school tax warning in South Africa
A proposed amendment to the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill could leave South African schools facing severe cashflow strain.
Social media fuelled Mamdani’s rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?
To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
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Spectacular New Year’s Day sunrises from across England
BBC Weather Watchers capture the moment the sun comes up in 2026 across the East of England.
Maresca leaves Chelsea after turbulent end to 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca leaves his role with the club fifth in the Premier League – 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
News24 | China’s BYD beats Tesla with world-record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.
Public Protector flags irregular appointment of elderly Municipal Manager
An investigation revealed that the Ubuntu Municipality irregularly employed an individual over 65 years old as municipal manager, without so much as an interview.