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Man City agree deal to sign Palace captain Guehi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January.

Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme
Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

The plan to end South Africa’s immigration crisis
South Africa plans a major immigration overhaul that prioritises economic contribution and skills, tightens retirement visas, introduces new merit-based work and investment visas, and proposes tax changes for immigrants.
BENCHMARK BOWLER: Ottneil Baartman continues to excel in the SA20 despite T20 World Cup omission
Baartman returned career best SA20 figures of five for 16 to help the Paarl Royals secure their place in the playoffs of the tournament, trouncing the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets on Thursday.

Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

The tactics Carrick will hope can fix Man Utd
BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.

New Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Night Edition now available in SA
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Night Edition has launched in South Africa, featuring a Manufaktur Alpine Grey paint with an AMG Line body kit and 20-inch AMG alloy wheels. It includes the Night Package with gloss-black exterior finishes and LED lighting.
NAVAL-GAZING: Motshekga orders inquiry into why Ramaphosa’s orders to withdraw Iranian warships from exercise weren’t obeyed
Defence minister said the president’s orders were ‘clearly communicated to all parties’.

Starlink would be a tool for white insurrection in South Africa – Julius Malema
The EFF leader claimed that Elon Musk wants to bring Starlink into South Africa to help white people overthrow the government.
PHOTO ESSAY: Exploring the high peaks and hidden valleys of the Great Karoo’s Sneeuberg Ranges
This Karoo photo essay explores a mountain region that seems to have passed out of national memory: the Sneeuberg Ranges.

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children’s dance school.

Church dioceses failed on safeguarding allegations, says regulator
Two dioceses are given warnings by the Charity Commission over their handling of complaints against a former bishop.

Sutton’s predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

South Africa scores a major victory
South Africa’s recent removal from the EU’s list of high-risk jurisdictions will reduce compliance burdens on international transactions and boost trade opportunities.

‘I was hit in the face by pellets’: Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Toone has Champions League ‘chance’ as new forward signs
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner gives fitness update on Ella Toone as Sweden striker Ellen Wangerheim becomes the club’s latest January signing.

Hundreds of children placed at risk in unregistered homes for months, MPs warn
A government report says 800 children were placed in illegal settings for an average of six months last year.