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Steven Ballard came forward as the fisherman who rescued Alexandra and her dog Snickers from the River Trent.

Rescue operations are continuing at the site of the collapse.

The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.

Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

President Trump is offering some indication about how long the war with Iran might last.

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

Limited flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday. But hundreds of thousands of travelers are still stranded in the region after attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement.

Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.

P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.

Mmamoloko Kubayi marks Constitution’s 30th anniversary at Apartheid Museum launch.

Ngcuka says he would have resisted any attempt to interfere with his work.

The committee may summon Paul O’Sullivan if he ignores its invite, after his walkout last week.

TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Striker Danny Welbeck triggers a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

With Erling Haaland possibly out this week, Antoine Semenyo becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Tottenham players face relegation wage cut, plus more.

Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.

Amid growing concerns of an outbreak of ‘World War 3’, global citizens are seeking ‘safe haven’ countries. Where does South Africa fit in?

Ian von Memerty’s final words about his death was posted a day after his took his own life. Here’s what he had to say…

Seasoned actress Lerato Mvelase was overwhelmed with emotion when she started her first show yesterday.

Repairs have begun on a major pedestrian bridge in Cape Town, with motorists warned to expect congestion and delays.

Alleged irregularities in appointing Advocate Moremane highlight concerns of political interference and violations of public service regulations.

Two KwaZulu-Natal schools are producing innovators alongside near-perfect matric results.

Storm over professor’s social media post reignites questions about identity, criticism and open debate.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 2 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Gebbia was reportedly spotted at a San Francisco coffee shop using an unidentified pair of earbuds with a circular disc that looks similar to the device seen in a recent OpenAI hoax ad.

South Africans are buying Chinese and Indian cars because they can’t afford local ones. The government’s solution is to raise prices on Chinese and Indian cars.

The price of petrol and diesel is going up this Wednesday.

Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.