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I felt trapped, says victim of train sexual offence as reports rise
A BBC investigation finds reports of sexual offences on trains rise by more than a third.
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2025, 07:17
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A BBC investigation finds reports of sexual offences on trains rise by more than a third.
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The White House says it will release a list of programmes to axe on Friday after cutting 4,200 positions last week.
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Gennadiy Trukhanov is alleged to have Russian citizenship, which is prohibited in Ukraine.
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Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group.
South Africa
Khumalo has approached the court to have his bail conditions relaxed .
South Africa
The bus crashed after the driver allegedly lost control at Tshambudzi valley.
South Africa
The alleged activities were committed in 2015 when the suspect was an acting municipal manager.
South Africa
Eastern Cape government expected to engage with taxi operators contracted to the scholar transport.
World
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.
World
Muskan Sharma, who won the Miss Rishikesh contest, said it made her feel like Miss Universe.
World
Crows celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.
World
Japan’s top opposition parties agreed on Tuesday to hold a meeting of leaders, aiming to find a unified candidate for prime minister and oust the ruling party from power.
Africa
Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Africa
The incident raises questions about security at one of Kenya’s most heavily guarded places.
Africa
President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.
Africa
Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.
Business
New data from Lightstone Retail reveals an important insight into mall access in South Africa.
Business
Public health officials issue an “urgent” call for action to help some 27,000 children in poverty.
Business
Codehesion is your best option if you need a new Android or iOS app for your business.
Business
Trump warns if Milei’s party loses this month’s elections “we are not going to be generous”.
Politics
Sibiya appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking at concerns of national security.
Politics
Rafadi allegedly consistently asked Matlala for money.
Politics
Sibiya acknowledged the existence of many criminal syndicates in Gauteng.
Politics
Ramaphosa is accused of doing damage control after endorsing Cape Town’s successive clean reports.
Sport
South Africa was once again united in sports celebration after Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sport
ESPN writer Seth Wickersham and Phoebe Schecter explain the thought processes behind the likes of legendary quarterback Tom Brady transforming themselves from backups to Super Bowl winners.
Sport
ESPN writer Seth Wickersham and Phoebe Schecter explain the reasons behind the firing of Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan.
Sport
Who would you pick in your England XI for the 2026 World Cup?
Education
[This Day] As Academy Press Plc celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Managing Director, Olugbenga Ladipo, reflects on the company’s legacy in supporting Nigeria’s education sector through quality printing and publishing. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, he discusses the firm’s journey, its role in producing educational materials, commitment to innovation, and plans to strengthen local...
Education
One in four students say AI ‘makes it too easy’ for them to find answers
Pupils fear that using artificial intelligence is eroding their ability to study, with many complaining it makes schoolwork “too easy” and others saying it limits their creativity and stops them learning new skills, according to new research.
The report on the use of AI in UK schools, commissioned by Oxford University...
Education
A judge said that a state college had failed to provide reasonable public notice before taking steps to convey the land it owned.
Education
About a fifth of the agency’s remaining staff was affected, including employees working on special education, funding for low-income students and civil rights enforcement.
Lifestyle
From their first qualification in 1998 to hosting Africa’s first World Cup in 2010, Bafana Bafana’s journey is a great sporting achievement.
Lifestyle
A cheaper South African weight-loss drug made by Aspen receives regulatory approval, paving the way for it to undercut Ozempic …
Lifestyle
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer and pioneer of the neo-soul genre, has died at the age of 51 after a long battle with cancer.
Lifestyle
Black Coffee is celebrating his new status as a divorced man with his bombshell new girlfriend, model Victoria Gonzalez…
Entertainment
Entertainment
Put Monique Bingham’s distinct voice on a house track, and you are guaranteed a hit. As one of the greatest female house vocalists, she has contributed to major dance records of the last two decades.
Entertainment
Mabuza-Suttle was recognised for being a trendsetter in her time when she hosted the Felicia Show in the 90s.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
The Eskom chairman has revealed he declined the top job at the utility despite a proposition from the president.
Science/Tech
After a chaotic weekend in crypto, the market is trying to recover. Billions disappeared in liquidations, and traders are now looking for projects with real value, not empty hype. Analysts believe the next big moves will come from platforms that connect crypto to real-world finance — projects that people can actually use. One name keeps […]
Science/Tech
Botanist trying to conserve highly vulnerable rhizanthella that survives by feeding on nutrients from a fungus
Rhizanthella is an extraordinary orchid that lives its entire life underground. It flowers below ground, has no leaves and survives by feeding on nutrients from a fungus that gets its food from the soil and by connecting with roots of the broom bush, Melaleuca uncinata.
Rhizanthella...
Science/Tech
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Motoring
All Tundras will be powered by the self-charging i-Force Max hybrid V6 engine.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The Trump administration’s embrace of unproven or debunked theories about vaccines and Tylenol has left doctors fielding questions from worried parents.
Health
An inquest into Maria Morris’s death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
Health
It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.
Health
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.