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Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

As a treaty with Russia expires, the US president says he can get a better deal. Experts warn that could take years.

The couple are among seven people suing the publisher of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday for breaches of privacy.

Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns.

The operation aims to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector.

The devastated victims, including the elderly, say they depend on donations from locals for food.

Italy’s Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran’s underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.

An international giant has broken ground on a R2 billion investment in South Africa, a new malting facility in the best-run municipality in Gauteng.

Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract, plus more.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he and his side have learned from their autumn failings before they start their Six Nations campaign in Rome on Saturday.

The Saudi Pro League warns Cristiano Ronaldo “no individual” determines decisions outside of his club amid doubts over his future at Al-Nassr.

Team GB survive a late Czech Republic fightback to win 8-7 to maintain their perfect winning record in the curling mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028

Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.

Councils have called on ministers to write off special...

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The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

The DA MP still wants an apology from the KZN police commissioner.

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Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.