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Customers are experiencing low pressure or no water due to issues at Bewl Water Treatment Works.

France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the Player of the Championship award for the 2026 Men’s Six Nations.

Bondi’s time as America’s top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Derek Chisora arrives at Deontay Wilder news conference at London’s York Hall in an army tank alongside politician Nigel Farage.

The alliance says it is hoping for a zero-accident mark during the Easter weekend travels.

She cautioned motorists not to drink and drive, and to drive within the speed limit.

Mashaila says the operation shows no one is above the law.

The authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road safety regulations

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 – so what’s this mission for?

The BBC’s chief international correspondent analyses the US President’s latest White House address.

The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Leroy Merlin’s new Alberton store opens with a vibrant pre-launch evening and an exclusive announcement.

Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new tax law that gives the South African Revenue Service (SARS) greater powers while also providing taxpayers with important avenues for relief.

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Lesufi says the appointment will help strengthen relations with the ANC’s coalition partners.

Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Barcelona cruise into the Women’s Champions League semi-finals after beating Spanish rivals Real Madrid 6-0 at the Camp Nou. The Catalan side’s second-leg display secures a 12-2 aggregate win and sets up a last-four tie against Bayern Munich.

Bafana Bafana legend Teko Modise feels Sipho Mbule is in danger of being remembered for unfulfilled potential

Poland’s top flight has become Europe’s most exciting league. Guillem Balague looks at how they have achieved it.

Lauren Price and Stephanie Pineiro will face off for the WBC, WBA and IBF welterweight world titles.

Sensory organ in male cephalopod, known as hectocotylus, able to detect female hormone progesterone, even if male cannot see partner

Sex might seem an intimate act, but scientists have shed fresh light on how octopuses manage it at arm’s length.

Male octopuses use a specialised arm called the hectocotylus to place a package of sperm inside the female’s reproductive system.

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The DA’s mayoral candidate Helen Zille has braved another dirty ‘pool’, created by the City of Joburg. Watch it here…

Heinz Winckler and his wife Alette have publicly apologised over their controversial comments condemning overweight people…

Reality TV star Londie London reveals her new show ‘Life With Londie’, giving fans a closer look at her life on Mzansi Magic.

US President Donald Trump fires attorney general Pam Bondi, citing transition plans, as critics point to Epstein files and legal controversies.

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OpenAI is acquiring TBPN, a business talk show that’s popular among Silicon Valley elites, as it continues to battle its negative public image.

A trio of tech pranksters have launched a website where you can submit artwork and vote on which pieces belong in the final design. Of course, AI will scan for dick pics.

April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.

Cape Town will soon be home to electric minibus taxis.

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.