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‘He was always going to score’ – Real beat Benfica to reach last 16
Watch as Real Madrid head through to the last 16 in the Champions League after a 2-1 victory against Benfica.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:26

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Watch as Real Madrid head through to the last 16 in the Champions League after a 2-1 victory against Benfica.

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British number one Jack Draper suffers a second-round loss to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on his ATP Tour comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
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In the Western Cape, all roads led to George in the Garden Route following tumultuous weeks in the region: a water crisis and a series of political defections which have rocked the George area in particular. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde delivered his State of the Province Address on Wednesday, which touched on political instability — including in nearby hung councils.

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Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba’s northern coast.

South Africa
Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

South Africa
The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

South Africa
Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

South Africa
The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

World
Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

World
Marielle Franco’s murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
World
Kenyan leader William Ruto wants more trade between the East African neighbours. But previous mooted border openings have failed, and fears of Al-Shabab attacks remain.

World
Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Africa
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Africa
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

Business
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

Business
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the platform cracks down.

Business
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

Business
Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

Politics
Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

Politics
R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Politics
Western Cape Premier expected to deliver the State of the Province Address , Thursday evening

Politics
Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

Sport
Alexander Sorloth’s hat-trick sees Atletico Madrid progress to the Round of 16, after 4-1 win against Club Brugge (7-4 on aggregate). Sorloth becomes only the second player in Atletico’s history to net a treble in the competition since 2014.

Sport
Bayer Leverkusen advance in the Champions League after a 0-0 draw against Olympiakos. The result was enough to secure a 2-0 aggregate victory, following their first-leg win in Greece. Leverkusen will face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.

Sport
Bodo/Glimt produced one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history as they knocked out last year’s finalists Inter Milan to reach the last 16 for the first time.

Sport
Atalanta score a penalty with the last kick of the game, as the Italians stage an incredible fightback to beat Borussia Dortmund and progress to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Education
F.B.I. agents executed search warrants at the locations. The target of their investigation was unclear.

Education
Government looks at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressure
Ministers are examining ways to ease the burden of student loans after weeks of pressure over a policy pulling more people into repayments, the Guardian understands.
The Treasury and the Department for Education are reviewing different options to offer relief to graduates with Plan 2 student loans,...
Education
Mr. Summers, former president of the school, had stepped back from teaching after documents showed a closer relationship to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. He will leave at the end of the academic year.

Education
MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

Lifestyle
Actress Bridget Masinga – who is mom to a six-month-old baby – slammed Gauteng authorities over the ongoing Joburg water crisis.

Lifestyle
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to limit excise duty increases on alcohol to inflation-linked adjustments has been welcomed.

Lifestyle
All social grants – except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant – will increase in the next financial year.

Entertainment
Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Entertainment
Their innings total of 361/8 was the second highest achieved by the SA women’s team in an ODI game.

Entertainment
Michael Page is not your average Gen Z. He works with time, holds it in his hands, fixes it and contemplates it along the way. Meet him here.

Entertainment
A total of R49 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 25 February 2026.
Science/Tech
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Brian Merchant, writing for Blood in the Machine, reports that people across the United States are dismantling and destroying Flock surveillance cameras, amid rising public anger that the license plate readers aid U.S. immigration authorities and deportations. Flock is the Atlanta-based surveillance startup valued at $7.5 billion a year ago and a maker of...

Science/Tech
After migrating from misogynist forums to social media feeds, terms like “looksmaxxing” and “mogged” are now impossible to avoid.
Science/Tech
Seamus Blackley, one of the original founders of Xbox who helped convince Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer to back a console project more than 26 years ago, told GamesBeat in an interview that he believes Microsoft is quietly sunsetting the platform under the guise of an AI-driven leadership transition. Microsoft recently announced that Asha Sharma, whose career has focused on AI and software as a...
Motoring

Motoring
The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

Motoring
The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
Health
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
Health
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

Health
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.