Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended for three weeks
Oil prices resumed their rise on Friday as the ceasefire remained uncertain
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‘A dangerous standoff’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran’s rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a “test of wills”, says Lyse Doucet.
How Neville and Lineker became rival podcast moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
READER LETTER | Continent must solve immigration crisis
The much-publicised protests against foreign nationals by movements such as March and March are a stark reminder of the dire situation on our African continent.
STAR PLAYERS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | Monster Haaland relishing first tournament
Norway’s huge Viking smasher of records is perhaps the most destructive striker in world football today
READER LETTER | New political funding monitor launched
To mark the fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking Political Funding Act (PFA), we have launched version 2 of Whose Vote Counts – the political funding tracking dashboard.
US soldier in court for making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
US soldier used classified information to make wagers on prediction market Polymarket
Baroka vow to win remaining four games to survive
Baroka trail 14th-place Midlands Wanderers by nine points, meaning they will have to win all their remaining fixtures to keep their slim hopes of survival alive.
News24 | Court dismisses application to throw out case against Phala Phala ‘burglars’
An application by the Phala Phala ‘burglars’ to have the charges against them thrown out of court has been dismissed.
Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity
This year marks 32 years since we chose a path of democracy. Today, we must resist the urge to turn inward, but continue to work for regional integration.
IN PICTURES: Humanoid half marathon in Beijing, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
US legislators divided on possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls
Asset management in an age of uncertainty
Global investing has rarely felt straightforward, but today’s environment is testing asset managers in new and demanding ways. Geopolitical tension, uneven growth, shifting rate expectations, technological disruption and evolving ESG demands are forcing a rethink not only of where capital should go, but also of how portfolios are built to withstand shocks without sacrificing long-term […]
INVESTMENT INSIGHTS: Connecting the future — unlocking SA’s R1-trillion infrastructure ambition with private capital
Reaching South Africa’s R1-trillion infrastructure goal requires essential private investment. Instead of isolated assets, capital must target resilient, connected networks. This strategy offers long-term, income-oriented returns and effectively supports the real economy.
Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club’s badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.
WATCH LIVE | Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla’s bail application continues
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla‘s bail application continues on Friday
Putin defends Russian internet outages as necessary for security
Vladimir Putin defends internet outages that have led to widespread frustration
We paid our builder £44k – then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
News24 | Do air fryers really save electricity? What South Africans should know
Air fryers are gaining popularity in South African kitchens as households look for ways to cut electricity costs, but do they really deliver meaningful savings? While they use less power and cook faster than conventional ovens, experts say the real impact on monthly bills depends on how they’re used and may be more modest than many expect.
News24 | Soldier busted for betting on US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, making $400 000
A US Army soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been charged with making $400 000 by betting on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan leader, the Justice Department said.
SCIENTIFIC RIGOUR: Draining the truth — why Cape Town’s ‘groundwater crisis’ is highly exaggerated
Recent media reports about Cape Town’s ‘groundwater crisis’ misrepresent the issue, as a closer look reveals flawed methodologies and limited data used in the studies.