MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:32
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NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) – India has seized three U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source said on Monday, confirming a post on X by Indian authorities earlier in February that had been deleted.
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League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.
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DAKAR, Feb 16 (Reuters) – About 100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up an operation to target Islamist insurgents, a Nigerian defence spokesperson said.
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In a Soweto neighbourhood where most people would be taking it easy in their golden years, Vuka Grannies FC is rewriting the rules of ageing
South Africa
The driver was killed after responding to a trip request and his body was later found abandoned.
South Africa
Gugulethu residents have been urged not to engage in illegal mining activities.
South Africa
More than 70 000 people have been suspended nationally from Sassa’s grand payment system.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.
World
The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.
World
The Kremlin has “strongly” rejected an assessment by five European countries that the Russian state killed jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny by poisoning him.
World
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
World
A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing.
Africa
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.
Africa
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.
Africa
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.
Africa
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.
Business
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Business
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.
Business
Business
Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.
Politics
Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.
Sport
Jannik Sinner enjoys a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Sport
South Africa will base their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the Mexican city of Pachuca, opting for a high-altitude training venue.
Sport
Wales needs a specialist defence coach but Welsh rugby greats Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones question when that will happen and who decides.
Sport
Australia’s hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.
Education
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.
Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...
Education
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Education
[Nile Post] Teachers, administrators, parents, and learners gathered to acknowledge the school’s performance, released by the Uganda National Examinations Board, which showed significant improvement compared with 2024.
Education
[Nile Post] The curriculum, introduced by the National Curriculum Development Centre and examined by the Uganda National Examinations Board, faced early implementation challenges during its first year.
Lifestyle
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
Lifestyle
A female TikToker threatened to sue social media users who falsely accused her of being one of the trio who allegedly killed a Bolt driver.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town will auction around 50 City-owned properties in a move aimed at unlocking economic, social and spatial value.
Entertainment
Despite the defeat, the SA team secured a 2-1 series victory.
Entertainment
A Grade 5 pupil died after a soccer goal post reportedly fell during break time at Reagile Primary School in Thembisa.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Instagram head Adam Mosseri told a Los Angeles courtroom last week that a teenager’s 16-hour single-day session on the platform was “problematic use” but not an addiction, a distinction he drew repeatedly during testimony in a landmark trial over social media’s harm to minors. Mosseri, who has led Instagram for eight years, is the first high-profile tech executive to take the stand. He agreed...
Science/Tech
Platforms like NY Spins and Betfair have steadily carved out their niches, providing accessible online crypto casino experiences. NY Spins features a streamlined interface and a growing library of casino games, while Betfair offers a secure sportsbook with fast, reliable payouts across various sports markets. Both platforms maintain steady adoption among online bettors, offering consistent […]
Science/Tech
Andrew Baker takes over from Wim de Bruyn, who will now head a different executive portfolio within the bank.
Science/Tech
A partner at KPMG Australia has been fined $7,000 by the Big Four firm after using AI tools to cheat on an internal training course about using AI. From a report: The unnamed partner was forced to redo the test after uploading training materials into an AI platform to help answer questions on the use of the fast-evolving technology. More than two dozen staff have been caught over this financial...
Motoring
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.
Motoring
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.
Motoring
Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.
Health
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Health
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Health
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.
Health
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.