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The US department of justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades.

Manchester City are finishing the season strongly – having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here’s how Pep Guardiola went through many systems to find his best team.

Sir Michael Palin said his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue “very funny indeed”.

That insight led to the launch of Bro Nation — a platform designed to bring men together, elevate male grooming visibility in stores, and showcase products tailored to male needs

The venture is a partnership between ISF Construction Services and Shula Constructions.

Eight suspects fled with the firearms from the two security guards.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to “move the ball forward towards a deal.”

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they’d been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 26 April 2026.

Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

Homeowners with dogs are being warned of a spike in incidents involving criminals looking to break into properties.

Premier Thami Ntuli has highlighted the importance of safety in communities. 

The IEC leadership has been on a week-long engagement with stakeholders in KZN

The application is seeking orders declaring Malema’s allegations false and defamatory.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Nelly Korda continues her fine start to the Chevron Championship as she builds a commanding lead in the first women’s major of the year.

Here is the kick off time for the Stormers’ URC clash against the Glasgow Warriors, which will feature a special debut for Markus Muller.

South Africa waits in anticipation.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will not want to contemplate relegation – but if the worst should happen, they may take solace from a season in the Championship.

May 2026 SASSA Older Person Grants will go ahead after the Workers’ Day long weekend. Here’s the latest on agency amendments …

A prominent politician has jokingly called for President Ramaphosa to intervene amid news Woolworths may discontinue Chuckles production.

In a world where the price of fuel is steeply on the rise thanks to the war in the Middle East, hitting the open road is becoming more a of luxury than ever before.

Brigadier Nkhwashu said he was ordered to collect all case dockets with warrants of arrest and hand them to Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo after an instruction by Lesufi

With the public sector struggling to look after sports facilities, Cape Town might have found a solution.

Political analyst says questioning electoral outcomes is becoming a broader feature of South African politics.

Sacramento, CA  The Sacramento chapter of United for Human Rights (UHR) joined community leaders, elected officials, and interfaith representatives at the 44th Annual NAACP Prayer Breakfast, sharing educational resources and fostering dialogue on human dignity and equality. During the event, UHR volunteers distributed complimentary booklets and videos, including The Story of Human Rights and...

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After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation

The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road.

In 2024, conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat district of North Sumatra in Indonesia built the bridge high over the Lagan-Pagindar...

The price difference between South Africa’s two cheapest electric cars is only R2,000.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.