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Man held after five people attacked in hospital
Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.
TUESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2025, 20:09

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Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.

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Popular English debutant Justin Hood produces a finishing masterclass to eliminate 11th seed Josh Rock and reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
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South Africa
Masuku says there is a need to educate communities about compliance with building regulations.

South Africa
SANDF has intercepted more than a thousand undocumented foreign nationals.

South Africa
The victims were placed in temporary shelters and promised houses, but they’ve never received aid.

South Africa
Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed assassination of his ex-partner, Tebogo Thobejane.

World
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

World
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the “quiet” days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

World
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces. The UAE later said it would withdraw its forces from Yemen.

World
Israel accused Doctors Without Borders, one of the largest health organizations operating in Gaza, of failing to clarify the roles of some staff that Israel accused of cooperation with militants.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Africa
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Business
South African workers effectively lose two days off in 2026 despite the country officially having 12 public holidays, but there is a silver lining.

Business
Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

Business
Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning their backs on big city living and moving to smaller coastal towns along the Garden Route.

Business
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Politics
Political Killings Task Team was disbanded by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Politics
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi.

Politics
Magadzi was 75 and served as deputy minister in two portfolios: transport and water and sanitation.

Politics
The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have been second best to Orlando Pirates this season. Chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has responded on the growing pressure.

Sport
Ulster prop Angus Bell says he is enjoying the experience of playing for the Irish province since joining up with the squad at the start of December.

Sport
Hamilton Academical players are considering refusing to play Saturday’s Scottish League 1 match against East Fife if they are not paid on time.

Sport
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says things are heading in the right direction in the quest to keep Wales fly-half Dan Edwards.

Education
Growing numbers of institutions now offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobs
University careers advisers are used to steering fresh-faced students towards the labour market – but they are now increasingly seeing graduates in their 40s and 50s looking for help to revive their careers.
More UK universities are now giving their graduates lifelong access to campus...
Education
[New Times] Parents of talented children in football, coaches and academy pioneers have called for increased funding for football academies’ tournaments, saying sustainable competitions are essential to promote talent development, exposure and long-term growth of the sport in Rwanda.
Education
[SNA] – Al-Gezira State Wali Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair on Sunday inaugurated the distribution of educational supplies in Wad Madani, supported by the UNICEF in partnership with the Salih Al-Khair Organization.
Education
[This Day] Some of the beneficiaries of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation have narrated their progress after being spotted by the organisers of the project.

Lifestyle
SA and Singapore authorities seized 55kg of rhino horns and big cat parts in a joint operation, arresting two suspects in the process.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ring in 2026 in Cape Town with parades, concerts and sport while staying ahead of key road closures with these New Year’s Eve travel tips…

Lifestyle
British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been recognised for her contribution to music and drama.

Entertainment
A total of R1 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 30 December 2025.

Entertainment
Now in its 30th year, Durban Summer Souk is a popular shopping festival which mimics the Dubai Souk.

Entertainment
Mobile data prices have fallen in South Africa over the past few years, but many users still have a limited budget.

Entertainment
The Lions say the more chances they create the better the odds will be that they execute them against the Sharks.

Science/Tech
The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.
Science/Tech
The World Health Organization’s latest annual malaria report paints a grim picture that’s about to get grimmer, as the United States — which has supplied 37% of global malaria funding since 2010 — pulls back its international health commitments under President Donald Trump. Malaria cases have been climbing since 2015, when progress against the mosquito-borne disease stalled due to insecticide...
Science/Tech
The camera industry shipped 6.5 million interchangeable lens cameras last year — a 50% decline from 2010’s peak — yet 2025 may have been the most creatively ambitious year in nearly two decades of digital photography. DPReview’s Richard Butler argues that this year’s releases displayed “invention, experimentation and niche-tickling lunacy” not seen since digital’s earliest days. Interchangeable...
Science/Tech
In a year when print book sales have slipped 1% to 679 million copies through early December, according to Circana BookScan, audiobooks continue to carve out territory that once belonged exclusively to hardcovers, and in several notable cases this year, the audio versions have outright outsold their physical counterparts. S.A. Cosby’s southern crime novel “King of Ashes” moved more copies as an...

Motoring
Chinese brands are competing amongst themselves to dominate South Africa’s fastest-growing car segment.

Motoring
VW’s most expensive SUV has all the luxuries you’d expect with performance to rival a hot hatchback.

Motoring
The deal could be valued at about R20 billion and would involve HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital.
Motoring

Health
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Health
Now that the condition is known to spread sexually, there are steps you and your partner can take to prevent it.
Health
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.