UK in most dangerous period I’ve known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
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Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general
The prime minister’s future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: The Mandalorian and Grogu: A dazzling but bland entry in the Star Wars universe
The good news is that in making the leap from the small to big screen, The Mandalorian and Grogu is extremely cinematic, dazzling the senses. The bad news is that it’s narratively as dull as swamp water.
LISTEN | Section 89 report against Ramaphosa lands before impeachment committee
The section 89 report which found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer is formally before parliament’s impeachment committee.
Fans get ‘free’ World Cup tickets after FIFA website bungle
A FIFA ticket glitch saw lucky football fans secure World Cup 2026 seats for free, but now the governing body is demanding they pay up.
Small-town girl shaking things up on TV drama
Actor Tauné Block is excited to sink her teeth into her villian era as Dr Loren Blue shakes things up on daily drama Skeem Saam
Fortuin ‘not celebrated’ for her history-making boxing win
Fondly known in boxing circles as Lonki, Witbooi hones the skills of newly crowned WBC International bantamweight champion Sharadene “Shinzo” Fortuin.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | ANC leaders speak with forked tongue on migrants issue
It is not only former Cosatu boss Zwelinzima Vavi and EFF leader Julius Malema who have lived to regret their blind support for MK Party president Jacob Zuma.
SOWETAN | Defend freedom of choice from taxi threats
Freedom of movement is one of the cornerstones of SA’s constitutional democracy.
STARS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | At 18, Spain’s Lamine Yamal on cusp of being world’s best player
Once photographed as a baby in the arms of Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s teen prodigy could even eclipse the Argentinian great
PSL’s best and worst signings of 2025/26 season
Appollis, Leon shone brightest while injuries made sure Etiosa, Shinga were among the flops
Leftist Sanchez gains traction ahead of Peru runoff vote, Ipsos poll shows
Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has gained ground against conservative Keiko Fujimori ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, though both candidates remained in a statistical tie, an Ipsos poll showed on Thursday.
China’s Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks cosier ties with Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, his first trip in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reinforce ties with Pyongyang.
Japan proposes rebuilding ageing nuclear plants to meet power demand
Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure stable power supply, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The Conference of the Left: A bold declaration or political theatre?
The question is not whether a united left is needed – it’s whether this coalition is capable of delivering genuine working-class power.
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and push back on President Donald Trump.
House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.
Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.
Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days
Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world’s tallest mountain.
The Papers: ‘Andrew cashed in’ and ‘Kate shares in mum’s joy’
Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘rent deals’ and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday’s papers.
How Trump’s White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.