Thunderstorms
Storm Dave batters UK over Easter weekend with 80mph gusts and snow
Storm Dave is hitting the UK over Easter 2026 with 80mph gusts, snow and major rail and ferry disruption, affecting millions of travellers and SA expats.
Christianity
Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession in feat not seen in decades
Pope Leo XIV carried the cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum on Good Friday 2026, the first pontiff to complete the full procession in decades.
Airports
ICE agents deployed to US airports: What you need to know about the TSA crisis and travel delays
ICE agents deployed to US airports on Monday as TSA staffing shortages cause hours-long delays. Here is what is happening, why it started and what it means for travellers.
Cancer
Leo Radvinsky dead at 43: What you need to know about the OnlyFans owner’s cancer battle
Leo Radvinsky dead at 43 after a long battle with cancer. Here is what we know about the billionaire OnlyFans owner's life, legacy, and the platform he built.
Jeffrey Epstein
Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein Files fallout
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations linked to newly released Jeffrey Epstein files.
Caught on Camera
Ilhan Omar attack: Minnesota tensions flare after congresswoman assaulted at town hall
Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown liquid during a Minnesota town hall, an incident that comes amid rising political and community tensions across the state.
Airports
Miami International Airport evacuation: Operations resume after mass disruption to flights
Miami International Airport has resumed full operations after a mass evacuation on Sunday triggered by unattended luggage in a departures area.
Athletes
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding arrested by FBI in global drug trafficking case
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who later became a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, has been arrested in Mexico and is set to be extradited to the United States to face multiple charges linked to an alleged transnational cocaine trafficking operation.
Kruger National Park
SANParks warns of washed-out roads as Kruger National Park reopens southern gates
Kruger National Park will allow day visitors back into its southern region from Monday, 19 January 2026, after weather conditions improved, but SANParks says the northern section remains closed because roads and bridges were washed away.
Arson
Crans-Montana bar fire: Co-owner held in custody as prosecutors pursue negligence charges after New Year’s Eve tragedy
Swiss prosecutors have detained Jacques Moretti, one of the co-owners of Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, as they investigate a New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 people and injured 116.
Snow
UK weather: Storm Goretti prompts amber snow and wind warnings
Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow, strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, with amber warnings in place for significant snowfall and damaging gusts as officials warn of travel disruption and possible risk to life.
Protests
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Death of Renee Nicole Good sparks protests as officials clash over self-defence claim
A Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has triggered protests, vigils and school closures, with federal officials calling the agent’s actions self-defence and state and local leaders disputing that account as video and witness statements raise unresolved questions.
Asia
Mishima stabbing attack: 15 injured at Japan factory as separate highway crash hits holiday travel
Mishima stabbing attack at a Yokohama Rubber factory left 15 injured, while a Kanetsu Expressway pile-up added to Japan’s holiday trauma.
Deaths & Obituaries
Epic Gamer Grandma, Scottish TikTok creator Agnes, dies aged 78
TikTok creator Epic Gamer Grandma has died aged 78, her family confirmed in an online statement shared with her followers.
Donald Trump
Epstein files: US Justice Department releases 30 000-page trove, warns of ‘untrue’ Trump claims
The US Justice Department has released nearly 30 000 Epstein files, warning that some Trump allegations in the documents are untrue and sensationalist.
Crashes & Accidents
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella killed in fiery Ferrari crash at 55
Vince Zampella, the visionary behind Call of Duty and Battlefield 6, has died in a Ferrari crash near Los Angeles, shocking the global gaming community.
Earthquake
All tsunami warnings lifted after Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories stay in place
All tsunami warnings are lifted after the Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories remain and residents are urged to stay clear of the sea.
Football
Charlton fan dies after medical emergency forces abandonment of Portsmouth clash
A Charlton fan has died after a medical emergency halted the Championship clash with Portsmouth at The Valley just 12 minutes into the match.
Concerts & Events
Kanye West in South Africa show cancelled: What the organisers said, how to process a ticket refund
Kanye West in South Africa concert on 13 December is off as Monyake hands the show to Yeezy Production and Ticketpro begins full refunds.
Mass shooting
Stockton mass shooting: Three children among four killed at California family gathering
Stockton mass shooting leaves four dead, including three children, at a family gathering.
Athletes
Odell Beckham Jr goes viral with ‘$100m for $60m’ money warning
Odell Beckham Jr breaks down how a $100m NFL deal shrinks after tax.
Bheki Cele
Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala accuses Bheki Cele and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at Parliament inquiry
Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala alleges a cash payoff to Bheki Cele and veiled threats from Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on day two of his Parliament testimony.
Entertainment
Mexico’s Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025 after controversy-filled campaign in Thailand
Fátima Bosch won Miss Universe 2025 as the pageant confronted disputes, walkouts and on-stage drama.
Australia
South African man faces deportation after attending neo Nazi rally in Australia
South African national Matthew Gruter has been detained after Australian authorities revoked his visa over participation in a neo Nazi rally.
Athletes
Australian para-cycling star Paige Greco dies at 28
Australian Paralympian Paige Greco has died at 28 after what authorities described as a sudden medical episode.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Awkward moment when Donald Trump is asked about Epstein emails [video]
Things got awkward when Donald Trump was grilled on the documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including Epstein emails that reference the US President.
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Afriforum
Solidarity threatens legal action over Lesufi removing ‘race’ banner
Civil rights group Solidarity has threatened to take legal action against the Johannesburg city council after its 70-metre billboard criticising South Africa’s racial policies was removed, prompting a fiery response from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
Foreign nationals
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif arrested after mistaken release from Wandsworth prison
Algerian national Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, who was mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison last week, has been recaptured, reigniting criticism of UK authorities over repeated prison release errors.
Entertainment
Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after CEO berates Mexico’s pageant queen [video]
Chaos erupted at the Miss Universe 2025 pre-pageant event after contestants staged a walkout when Thailand’s pageant director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, publicly berated Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch during a heated confrontation.
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Assault
Lions mum about Bronson Mills alleged assault ahead of Bulls clash
Lions rugby player Bronson Mills appeared in court on Wednesday after handing himself over to police in Hout Bay following an alleged assault on a Cape Town student.
