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‘Iran shoots down US jet’ and ‘race to find pilot’
The downing of a US fighter jet in Iran and the search for its pilot dominates Saturday’s papers.

What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive
People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs
PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards – but why have mundane job games become so popular?

Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute
How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days – after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires
Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March.

Saints pass stern Castres test to reach last eight
Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.

Starmer’s cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.

Russia chose ‘Easter escalation’ over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

Meet the elite US teams tasked with combat rescues
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
News24 | The Weekender | A Whindian guide to race in SA, a blood bank myth, and Easter red wines
A Whindian’s guide to SA’s racial classification maze; JP Landman on nine key challenges facing South Africa; and the red blends that wine lovers are buying this Easter.

Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event
At the annual ‘Great Marshmallow Drop’, more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

Sundowns return to the top of the table with Chippa thrashing
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership table with a 4-1 thrashing of struggling Chippa United at Loftus on Good Friday.

Forty years of fire: Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse ignites Cape Town Jazz Fest
A sea of people moved in perfect unison, locked into the rhythmic glide of the popular “Electric-slide”. The dance is known affectionately across South Africa as the “Step”, “Codesa” or “Bus”. The vibrant crowd are dancing to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s timeless anthem, Burn Out. Even in 2026, this early 80s crossover hit remains a force […]

Video appears to show US plane and helicopters over southern Iran
Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

Amputee’s home burgled during bus-pass challenge
Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land’s End using just his bus pass.

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.