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Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.

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A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Eight hospitalised after ‘consuming fizzy drinks and biscuits from the shop’

There were two separate mass shooting incidents on the Cape Flats on Wednesday night.

Judge Jane Ngobeni has postponed the trial for the reading of the confession statement.

The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.

The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine’s bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president’s commitment to the alliance.

Lawyers are calling for an end to traditions like bowing before judges and addressing them as “My Lord or “My Lady”.

False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.

The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.

Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.

The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

His testimony follows Witness M’s evidence, which was heard in a closed session on Wednesday.

Parties in KZN finalising ward councillor candidates ahead of upcoming municipal elections.

Forum calls on EFF leader Julius Malema to testify before the Madlanga Commission…

follows the appointment of former Chairperson Dina Pule as the Minister of Social Development.

Norweigian pundits look ahead to their quarter-final against England, described as the “biggest event ever in Norway”.

BBC Sport looks at Max Holloway’s record-breaking career in the UFC as he prepares to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Sunday.

BBC Sport’s Naomi Broady analyses how Karolina Muchova came out on top in a thrilling three-set women’s singles semi-final against Coco Gauff after a dramatic deciding tie-break.

Watch the dramatic third-set tiebreak on Centre Court between Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff which secures Muchova’s place in the Wimbledon 2026 final.

After another action packed day the U18 Craven Week tournament is set to conclude with all 16 teams in action on Saturday’s final day.

Ntuthuko Mchunu will finally receive his fourth Springbok cap, four years after making his debut and two years after last playing for the Boks.

Most of the firearms were confiscated during police operations

The DJ said he doubts the fight will ever happen.

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

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Gearbox functions as a normal eight-speed dual-clutch, but when in manual mode, locks out the two top gears and works almost identical as a six-speed manual.

An announcement regarding the facility is expected within the coming months.

A look at evidence that women’s bodies suffer more during a heatwave.

Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.