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What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat
Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.
THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER 2025, 21:28

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Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.
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Gqeberha’s St Augustine’s Cathedral fights ‘stone cancer’ through art

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band’s reunion.

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The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

South Africa
Men and young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have been urged to get tested for HIV and AIDS

South Africa
Concern is rising over the issue of reckless and negligent driving during this period.

South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been placed on special leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa
Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

World
Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks to an Indian broadcaster before landing in India for a state visit, but refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject.

World
The New York mayor-elect’s victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country’s version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.
World
A doctor who supplied Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed was jailed in California on Wednesday.

World
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

Africa
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

Africa
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Africa
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Business
Residents in two tower blocks see a large rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

Business
New data shows that around 180 small and medium-sized businesses are on the brink of closing their doors in South Africa.

Business
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Business
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Politics
The DA insists the new recruits do not have the necessary qualifications for the posts

Politics
Masemola says the aim of the intervention is to fast-track service delivery

Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresse to the National Council of Provinces on Thursday.

Sport
Using video assistant referee checks to rule on corners will not hold up matches, says Fifa’s head of referees Pierluigi Collina.

Sport
The FIFA World Cup draw will be held in the USA on Friday (05 November) and Bafana Bafana fans will be hoping to face easy teams.
Sport
Highlights from nine Premier League matches across a busy midweek schedule.

Sport
Daniel Wiffen puts in a late surge to retain his 1500m freestyle title in a thrilling final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships.
Education
[Vanguard] The University of Ilorin has conferred an Award of Excellence on the Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to public service, and notable contributions to national development.
Education
[Vanguard] Port Harcourt — No fewer than 19 persons, including five students of Rivers State University, were kidnapped by gunmen in Rivers and Imo states yesterday.

Education
DfE figures showed an 11% increase in teacher trainees in England this year compared with 2024, the biggest rise after the pandemic
A surge in the number of recent graduates signing up to become teachers has helped the government in England meet crucial recruitment targets in subjects including maths and sciences for the first time this decade.
New figures from the Department for Education...
Education
[Namibian] Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champion African Stars sport club board has appointed Benni Haoseb as the head coach of the team’s youth academy.

Lifestyle
MaMkhize’s collection of branded booze has raked in half a million in another auction this week to recoup her tax debt…

Lifestyle
A year after her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel has launched a movement titled ‘Falling Forward’. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Faf de Klerk’s wife Mine shared new photos of their newborn beautiful baby girl, Yuke de Klerk. Take a look at the newest ‘Bok baby’.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The lock veteran will sit out a number of Sharks matches until close to April next year.

Entertainment
A total of R650 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 4 December 2025.

Entertainment
The suspect was arrested in Johannesburg on Tuesday, following an extensive search by multiple Hawks units.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech
Lisa Su leads Nvidia’s biggest rival in the AI chip market. When asked at WIRED’s Big Interview event if AI is a bubble, company said “Emphatically, from my perspective, no.”
Science/Tech
A severe spike in global DRAM prices has pushed Samsung Semiconductor to refuse a long-term RAM order from its own sibling, Samsung Electronics. The move is forcing the smartphone division into short, expensive renegotiations, which will likely mean higher costs for consumer devices. PCWorld reports: Samsung subsidiaries are, naturally, going to look to Samsung Semiconductor first when they...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Almost three in 10 GPs in the UK are using AI tools such as ChatGPT in consultations with patients, even though it could lead to them making mistakes and being sued, a study reveals. The rapid adoption of AI to ease workloads is happening alongside a “wild west” lack of regulation of the technology, which is leaving GPs unaware which tools...

Science/Tech
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
Motoring

Motoring
This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.
Motoring

Motoring
BYD has finally launched the new Sealion 5 in South Africa, a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s R100,000 cheaper than its closest competitor.
Health
Abbott Diabetes Care said it had received reports of more than 700 injuries that may be associated with malfunctioning sensors.

Health
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

Health
Here’s a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard.
Health
The federal vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to decide on Thursday that the shots should be delayed for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus.