Steve Wright dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Radio legend Steve Wright’s legacy lives on, as tributes flow for the man who brought laughter and music to millions.
International
News
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Who’s next in line to accede to the throne?
King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis brings to the forefront discussions about the royal line of succession.
Health for Dummies
The UK is set to impose a ban on disposable vapes
The UK government announces a ban on disposable vapes, citing health concerns for children and environmental issues from waste.
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Kate Osamor suspended for including Gaza in Holocaust Memorial Day tweet rant
North London MP Kate Osamor faces suspension following controversial statements made on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Viral
Kyle Walker caught in the crossfire of baby momma drama
Kyle Walker can’t defend himself out of this fiery baby momma scandal involving ex Lauryn Goodman and his wife Annie Kilner.
Gaming
Arion Kurtaj: ‘GTA 6’ hacker smacked with life in hospital prison
Last year, Arion Kurtaj revved up the cyber world, breaking into Rockstar Games and leaking a trove of GTA 6 gameplay videos.
International
Sophie Anderson dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Throughout her career, Sophie Anderson navigated the complexities of working in adult entertainment while also breaking into more mainstream spaces.
News
Notes for Eskom? – UK mitigates possible ‘loadshedding’ with reward scheme
The UK’s National Grid introduced a reward scheme to avoid loadshedding, paying households cash to cut energy use.
News
R42m penalty for Standard Chartered in rand price-fixing scandal
Standard Chartered agrees to a R42 million settlement in a price fixing case involving the manipulation of the rand-dollar currency pair,
Travel
Safety in South Africa: UK updates travel advice amid crime concerns
The UK government, in its latest travel advice update for South Africa, warns of increased safety and security risks.
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Former NHL star Adam Johnson ‘freak death’ caught on live TV [video]
Former NHL player Adam Johnson died in a freak accident during a Nottingham Panthers game, on Saturday, 28 October 2023.
International
JK Rowling courts backlash for denouncing ‘trans women are women’ sign
JK Rowling rekindled controversy over trans women’s identity with her remarks on a ‘trans women are women’ sign.
Viral
Lord Miles could be on terrorist radar after posting selfie with Taliban
Lord Miles’s narrative took a bizarre turn when he mentioned enjoying “picnics and dinners with higher-ups” of the Taliban, painting an almost surreal picture against the backdrop of the volatile political landscape of Afghanistan.
International
Watch: David Beckham shades Victoria over ‘working class’ upbringing claim in new Netflix doccie [video]
In the episode, Victoria Beckham expressed her initial attraction to David, attributing it to their supposedly similar working-class backgrounds.
International
Cleo Sol delivers ‘Gold’ a week after critically acclaimed ‘Heaven’ album
This swift follow-up comes just a week after Cleo Sol returned to the music scene with Heaven, a critically acclaimed nine-song album characterised by minimalist jazz compositions that provide ample space for her soulful voice to shine.
Viral
Who is Richard Arnold? – Here’s everything we know about Man United’s ‘under-fire’ CEO
Who is Richard Arnold? Here’s everything you must know about the Manchester United CEO at the centre of the Mason Greenwood saga.
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Mason Greenwood dropped by Manchester United: Here’s how the footballer reacted
Mason Greenwood unpacked his feelings in a lengthy statement, following the decision taken by Manchester United to terminate his contract.
Crime
Lucy Letby: UK neonatal nurse gets ‘whole-life’ for killing seven babies
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse found guilty of killing seven babies, is one of three living women to be handed a whole-life sentence.
Crime
Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
Travel
British govt adds ‘Cape Town taxi strike’ to list of threats faced by UK travellers visiting South Africa
The Cape Town taxi strike is now listed as a high-level security threat for UK travellers visiting South Africa.
International
Final tweet leaves hints about possible Sinéad O’Connor cause of death
The cause of death of Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor is shrouded in mystery and her final tweet left more questions unanswered.
International
Sinéad O’Connor dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor died aged 56. Here is everything we know about the cause of death.
International
Kevin Spacey cleared in UK sexual assault case
Kevin Spacey celebrated his birthday with a crucial court victory in his UK sexual assault case. Here’s why he was found not guilty.
International
Jane Birkin dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Birkin’s contributions extended beyond her artistic talents, as she became a symbol of fashion inspiration and even inspired the famous Birkin handbag by Hermes.
Crime
Remember this viral dress? – You won’t believe the dark truth behind it
Keir Johnston enjoyed a life in the limelight for his mother-in-law’s viral dress, what the world did not know, however, was his alleged abusive nature.
News
Slowthai rape trial kicks off in 2024: Here’s everything you must know
Slowthai will fight for his life in his rape trial scheduled to kick off in mid-2024. Here’s everything you need to know.
Viral
Sky News courts backlash with cringe Prince Harry actor [video]
‘Sky News’ faced backlash for posting a video of an actor depicting Prince Harry on his first day of testimony in London’s High Court.
News
UK star Slowthai granted bail in Oxford rape case
Slowthai, a rising UK star, is out on bail for the alleged rape of an Oxford woman. The rapper has vehemently denied the allegations.
Viral
Prince Harry quietly exits coronation after tense royal reunion
Prince Harry was in and out of King Charles III’s coronation after a tense reunion with the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III coronation: Here’s everything you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about King Charles III’s coronation.