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Driver jailed for deadly Christmas Day rampage in London’s West End
Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.
Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.
ISS Today: Why US intervention in Venezuela set off alarm bells across Africa
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
News24 | Baie donkey: Karoo sanctuary saved from the brink as 400 animals find new haven
It was a bleak winter for the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in the Western Cape last year. After operating for many years in the region, the sanctuary was facing eviction from its property after a new owner purchased it.
END OF THE ROAD: ‘Please forgive me’ — Shamila Batohi as she bows out as NDPP
After seven years at the helm, Shamila Batohi retires as head prosecutor, leaving behind a divided legacy with acknowledgements of some missteps, but no regrets.
Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move
The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: SA expels Israeli chargé d’affaires from Pretoria for ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’
The Israeli chargé d’affaires to South Africa has been given 72 hours to leave the country.
Djokovic stuns Sinner in thriller to set up Alcaraz final
Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final for the chance of winning a 25th Grand Slam title after winning a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party’s leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.
Four guilty of murdering innocent woman in drug turf war
Joanne Penney was shot dead at close range when she opened the door of a property in Talbot Green.
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
Israel expels South Africa’s top diplomat
Israel has promptly retaliated against South Africa by declaring its senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him 72 hours to leave the country.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.
News24 | Zelensky dares Putin to meet in Kyiv as Trump secures Ukraine energy ceasefire
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv for talks, “if he dares”.
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members’ unpaid fees.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms across large parts of the country.
News24 | LETTER FROM JOS | Armed raiders ruined our Christmas – and now we can never go back
Whether one accepts the framing of a “Christian genocide” or not, it reflects something real: a feeling of existential dread, and a belief that some lives are disposable, writes Salihu Idoko.
Mateta ‘not in right place’ to play against Forest
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “not in the right place” to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.
Carrick not ruling out Man Utd deadline day moves
Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick is not ruling out the possibility of the club doing business on transfer deadline day
News24 | Rand retreats; SA extradites first-ever Chinese fugitive: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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