Tony Blair and Marco Rubio among names on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the “founding executive board”, the White House says.
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Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC’s Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
WEATHER: Flash flood threat looms as heavy rainfall batters five provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s air defence supplies ‘insufficient’
The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.
‘No panic buy’ – Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.
What next for Iran’s Supreme Leader?
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist
Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the “political and media frenzy” as he confirms his decision to step down.
News24 | Four ‘robbers’ killed in police shootout in KZN
Four suspected jewellery robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Durban on Friday afternoon.
Price knocks Littler out of Bahrain Masters
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.
News24 | Why Iran’s neighbours fear possible US strikes
From the Gulf states to Turkey and Pakistan, Iran’s neighbours know well the risks that US strikes targeting the Islamic Republic would entail, from regional conflagration to waves of migration.
NHS trans case ruling will be closely analysed – but impact not straightforward
The nurses’ partial victory adds pressure on the government to publish guidance for businesses that have single-sex spaces.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
News24 | Police investigate arson as fire devastates Augrabies Intermediate School in Northern Cape
A massive fire swept through Augrabies Intermediate School in the Northern Cape on Friday afternoon, leaving nine classrooms and the administration block in ruins.
Fear & Gibson in contention for GB’s first European gold since Torvill & Dean
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are in contention for Great Britain’s first gold medal at the European Figure Skating Championships in 32 years.
Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery
Sir Nick Faldo is returning home after having “successful” open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner’s team says on social media.
News24 | Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations
Addis Ababa’s renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara.
Was A$AP Rocky’s comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran’s government
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for “surgical” strikes on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.