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The Papers: ‘Blackmail over Greenland’ and ‘Jenrick’s bizarre plot’
Trump’s imposition of tariffs over Greenland and a memo about Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform make Sunday’s papers.
SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 03:18

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Trump’s imposition of tariffs over Greenland and a memo about Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform make Sunday’s papers.

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The US Central Command said in a statement that Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was killed in the attack on Friday.

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Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest – but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

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Justina John says independent restaurants are “small fish trying to swim with the sharks”.

South Africa
She says the teams are being supported by aerial resources, and contracted ground crews.

South Africa
North-West University has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence policy, positioning the institution as a leader in AI governance in the higher education sector. The university said its council approved the policy at its most recent meeting. Prof. Anné Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub, called the move […]

South Africa
Artificial intelligence in Egypt has shifted from a long-term ambition to a central part of the country’s technology infrastructure, shaping how capital is allocated, policies are developed and questions of digital sovereignty are managed. The shift comes as Cairo is being positioned as a hub for AI collaboration, investment and innovation across Africa and the […]

South Africa
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development has adopted its 2026-30 Information System Master Plan, a strategic framework aimed at modernizing digital tools, strengthening data security and improving the management of public services. The document was formally presented during an official ceremony in Abidjan. “The Master Plan is now a strategic tool to strengthen […]

World
A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, said U.S. Central Command.

World
The key question now is whether the Saudi-UAE rift settles back into business as usual or accelerates into a wider realignment, says Marc Lynch, professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University.

World
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

World
A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Business
Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof has been crowned the top Afrikaans school in South Africa with 3.62 distinctions per candidate in the 2025 matric exams.

Business
New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises.
Business

Business
VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

Politics
He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

Politics
PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Sport
Match of the Day’s Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney explain why they think Thomas Frank’s time as Tottenham Hotspur manager is about to come to an end following his side’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer expects Oliver Glasner to leave Crystal Palace in the coming week, after the managers outburst against the board in the wake of their defeat to Sunderland.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer discuss why Liverpool are not back to their best despite a 12-game unbeaten run.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney break down how Manchester United’s shape frustrated Manchester City, in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge as interim manager.
Education
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.
Education
After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.

Lifestyle
The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

Lifestyle
The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen is turning heads due to his likeness of his rugby hero father…

Lifestyle
The former US first lady turns 62 years old today.

Lifestyle
Bygones be bygones: Cassper Nyovest’s wife Pulane Phoolo and his ex, Thobeka Majozi have surprised fans by publicly making peace…

Entertainment
Mikel Arteta’s men remain in a promising position to end a 22-year wait to win the title.

Entertainment
The Lions disappointingly finished fifth in their Challenge Cup pool, after drawing with Perpignan in their must-win game in France on Saturday.

Entertainment
The Super Kings remained in fifth place on the log ahead of their last match of the opening round.

Entertainment
Success maintained a perfect Nigerian record in third place AFCON matches after seven previous play-offs victories.
Science/Tech
As 2026 begins, MIT Technology Review publishes “educated guesses” on emerging technologies that will define the future, advances “we think will drive progress or incite the most change — for better or worse — in the years ahead.” This year’s list includes next-gen nuclear, gene-editing drugs (as well as the “resurrection” of ancient genes from extinct creatures), and three AI-related...
Science/Tech
In December 2024 the Google Threat Intelligence Group published research on the code of the commercial spyware “Predator”. But there’s now been new research by Jamf (the company behind a mobile device management solution) showing Predator is more dangerous and sophisticated than we realized, according to SecurityWeek. Long-time Slashdot reader wiredmikey writes: The new research reveals an...
Science/Tech
Ars Technica reports:Security firm Mandiant [part of Google Cloud] has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash algorithm to be hacked in an attempt to nudge users who continue using the deprecated function despite known weaknesses…. a precomputed table of hash values linked to their corresponding plaintext. These generic tables, which...
Science/Tech
Friday a federal judge “cleared U.S. power company Dominion Energy to resume work on its Virginia offshore wind project.” But a U.S. federal judge also ruled Thursday that another major offshore wind farm is allowed to resume construction, reports the Hill. “The project, which would supply power to New York, was one of five that were halted by the Trump administration in December….” In fact,...

Motoring
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Motoring
Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.