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Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a “dream come true” to sign with a US pro football team.

The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell’s admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.

US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in “self-defence”.

Some shops owned by foreign nationals in the city have remained closed following the looting.

Vincent Leshabane says during his involvement in the Meyiwa case, there were two teams working on it

Four African technology organizations have announced a collaboration to host Qubit Hub — an African AI research, innovation and development lab — at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 data centre in Nairobi, creating what the partners describe as a strategic environment where AI research, cloud capability, data infrastructure and digital sovereignty can converge. The announcement was made during […]

IBM has partnered with Scuderia Ferrari HP to overhaul the Formula One team’s fan app using artificial intelligence, in a deal that puts AI-driven storytelling, personalization and fan engagement at the center of one of sport’s most storied brands. The partnership comes as Formula One has emerged as a hot destination for major technology companies. […]

Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men’s National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there’s a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

Motivated to avenge their families in China, Uyghur mercenaries became valued fighting partners for Syria’s rebels. Their participation helped Syria’s new president ultimately win Syria’s civil war.

Israeli officials have called the emerging U.S. deal with Iran a “bad” deal, over concerns that it does not force Iran to give up its nuclear program at the start.

Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 – the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

The JCPS will ensure that laws are enforced to monitor protests against illegal immigrants.

The deadline for the submission of the names by political parties was last week Friday.

The ANC faces mounting political pressure in eThekwini after municipal leaders were grilled by Parliament’s Scopa over R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure, governance failures and corruption allegations. Analysts warn the fallout could weaken the party before the local government elections in November

Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, has called on auditors to prevent fraud.

Interim manager Craig McLeish has not been fancied for the St Mirren job permanently. But after keeping the club up amid a rollercoaster season, will that change?

Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.

Tottenham back in for Savinho, Yan Diomande tops Liverpool’s list of Mohamed Salah replacements, Barcelona keen to make Marcus Rashford move permanent and Arsenal to swoop for Julian Alvarez.

Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.

Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’

Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some paying thousands of pounds a year for consumables such as food, wipes and nappies, campaigners have said.

The comments came as the education secretary, Bridget...

After more than four decades of tacos, tequila and unforgettable memories, Mexican restaurant Pancho’s will be closing its Observatory location.

The accused faces five counts of kidnapping. Two other suspects linked to the matter are still at large.

The ANC has submitted nine names and decided to field the Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on the Presidency.

Eskom’s R1bn mini-town goes to rot, with the 400 employees and their families from the nearby Kusile power plant left in the lurch with no updates about the abandoned ghost-town.

The SA team will be looking to pick up their second win of the U20 International Series in Cape Town.

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

The covers have come off the Ferrari Luce, the most anticipated EV ever. It completely breaks the Italian car maker’s aesthetic archetype.

Dozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.

Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.