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Relatives face “never-ending nightmare” of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

A cross-party group calls on the government to “align funding to need”, as ministers consider SEND reforms.

Many trending foods contain a “small seed of truth” but are often oversold as miracle products.

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns.

The operation aims to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector.

The devastated victims, including the elderly, say they depend on donations from locals for food.

The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests.

A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans.

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Ireland’s heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract, plus more.

Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028

Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.

Councils have called on ministers to write off special...

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The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

Police recovered two rifles, two magazines and ammunition.

The DA MP still wants an apology from the KZN police commissioner.

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A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.