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1+ hour, 37+ min ago (561+ words) Campaigning kicked off Saturday in the Central African Republic, with the unstable former French colony's voters set to cast their ballots in a quadruple whammy of elections on December 28." Besides national, regional and municipal lawmakers, Centrafricans are set to pick their president, with incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadera in pole position out of a seven-strong field after modifying the constitution to allow him to seek a third term." Thousands of supporters packed into a 20,000-seater stadium in the capital Bangui on Saturday to listen to Touadera, accused by the opposition of wishing to cling on as president-for-life in one of the world's poorest countries. In his speech, Touadera,"who was first elected in 2016 in the middle of a bloody civil war, styled himself as a defender of the country's young people and insisted there was work to do to curb ongoing unrest....

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (162+ words) This year's Alfred Dunhill Championship will now be contested "over 54 holes after play was abandoned on third-round day in the European tour event. Forty players were able to get their third rounds under way despite heavy rain and flooding at "Royal Johannesburg on Saturday, "but none were able to complete more than six holes "before play was suspended. "It's tough when you have to do this but we suspended play twice and the course became unplayable very quickly, particularly "the lower-lying holes," said "tournament director David Williams. "We're going to restart tomorrow at 6.30"am, there's still about five or six "games to tee off, but the third round will be the final round." The overnight "leaders "were yet to "begin their third rounds "when play was halted. Spain's Eugenio Chacarra will resume on 15-under par with a two-stroke lead over…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (338+ words) Andre Esterhuizen and an inset of Theo Dan during the Investec Champions Cup clash in Durban. Credit INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Darren Stewart/EPCR Rugby. Following the Sharks" 28-23 victory over Saracens, here are our five takeaways from the Investec Champions Cup clash in Durban. The Hollywoodbets Sharks claimed just their second win of the season with a victory in torrential rain, JP Pietersen"s first game in charge and a result that blew Pool One wide open. With Siya Kolisi opening from a maul after seven minutes, Aphelele Fassi struck before the break, and Edwill van der Merwe added a third as the Sharks built a lead Saracens chased but never erased. Theo Dan hit back from a tighter maul, and Elliot Daly"s kick for a grubber unlocked space for Sam Spink to score, whilst Charlie Bracken"s kicking…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (128+ words) Sunday, 14 December 2025, 02:14 This was reported on Telegram by Yaroslav Shanko, the Head of the Kherson City Military Administration, according to Ukrinform. In Kherson, all services will be intensified, and the Points of Invincibility will be operating on a round-the-clock basis. Additionally, drinking water will be distributed to the population. Due to the lack of electricity supply in Kherson, water supply has been temporarily introduced on a schedule from 6:00 to 8:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. Shanko stressed that specialists are working around the clock to do everything possible to stabilize the situation during the temporary power outage. As reported by Ukrinform, Russian attacks have left part of the Kherson region without power, including the city of Kherson....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (917+ words) It seems to be the season of experiments, risks, and runs in Indian cricket. The mantra of flexibility " with both batting order and bowling under dew-filled conditions " has been consistently employed as India prepares for tougher situations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. However, for India, experiments don't always guarantee success. That reality was underlined under Gautam Gambhir's watch as India lost their third match out of 17 this year. On paper, the defeat should not have caused alarm. India had won the toss and, for the first time since January, ended up on the losing side. Ordinarily, such a result would barely raise eyebrows. Yet, the team " and head coach Gautam Gambhir " find themselves under mounting scrutiny. While some may view the reaction as excessive, the fact remains that many of the issues stemmed from India's own decisions. The third T20I against…...

2+ hour ago (517+ words) Pool 1: Sharks 28-23 Saracens Much-changed Sarries beaten in tough conditions It is a long way to go for just a point, but Saracens all but took the maximum against Sharks in biblical weather in Durban. Now that South Africa has been incorporated into the Champions Cup, these long trips are part and parcel. It meant Saracens changing 10 of their starting lineup. It meant Sharks changing 14 " and a head coach to boot. But Saracens rode the early storm. Theo Dan replied in kind 10 minutes later to open Saracens" account, before Sam Spink claimed a second. Eliot Daly played a wicked chip behind, which Aphele Fassi, making his first start since he injured his ankle in the Springbok"s famous victory in Wellington in September, completely missed. Spink fell gratefully on the loose ball. Then suddenly Saracens reversed their fortunes at the scrum....

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (259+ words) South Africa intercepted 16 Bangladeshi nationals with fake visas at OR Tambo International Airport. This move is part of efforts to combat human trafficking. The Bangladeshis' suspicious behavior during arrival led to their detention. The airline faces fines for improper documentation checks. Over 350,000 Bangladesh-origin residents live in South Africa. Crackdown on Fake Visas: South Africa's Bold Move Against Human Trafficking South Africa intercepted 16 Bangladeshi nationals with fake visas at OR Tambo International Airport. This move is part of efforts to combat human trafficking. The Bangladeshis' suspicious behavior during arrival led to their detention. The airline faces fines for improper documentation checks. Over 350,000 Bangladesh-origin residents live in South Africa. Sixteen Bangladeshi nationals were intercepted with fake visas at South Africa's OR Tambo International Airport, reflecting heightened efforts to combat human trafficking. The Bangladeshis arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight and were flagged…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (558+ words) Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and legendary wing Bryan Habana. Springboks legend Bryan Habana believes that the "continuity" the national team has enjoyed since the start of Rassie Erasmus" reign has been crucial in their success. South Africa won two Rugby World Cups prior to the 2018 " in 1995 and 2007 " but they never enjoyed an era of sheer dominance at the highest level. That has changed over the past seven years under Erasmus following back-to-back World Cup titles and a 2025 campaign which has seen the Boks cement themselves as the number one side with two years to go until the next global tournament. Habana obviously gives a huge amount of the credit to the head coach, who has helped transform their fortunes after a difficult couple of years under Allister Coetzee. "We"ve had Rassie Erasmus, who has been involved in SA…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (678+ words) Home " EFF: Starlink poses "security risk" to South Africa The EFF has condemned Minister Solly Malatsi"s decision to gazette a policy directive in favour of Elon Musk operating Starlink in SA" The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have publicly condemned Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi"s decision to gazette a policy direction in favour of Elon Musk"s Starlink operating in South Africa. The department published a directive for the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), which is an amendment to local ownership laws, such as the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Act, in the ICT sector. The news comes as the world"s richest man has used his platform to bemoan South Africa"s "racist laws, which require him to abide by transformative legislation. Musk has been accused of spreading disinformation about his home country. In a media…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago (900+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Pediatrics, researchers T.N. Mammo, S. Negash, and T. Chalachew delve into the pressing issue of congenital anomalies among newborns in Ethiopia. The research provides vital insights into the magnitude and pattern of these anomalies, highlighting their impact on birth outcomes, as well as exploring various determinants that contribute [] In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Pediatrics, researchers T.N. Mammo, S. Negash, and T. Chalachew delve into the pressing issue of congenital anomalies among newborns in Ethiopia. The research provides vital insights into the magnitude and pattern of these anomalies, highlighting their impact on birth outcomes, as well as exploring various determinants that contribute to their prevalence in this East African nation. The findings are crucial not only for healthcare providers in Ethiopia but also for global health policymakers striving to reduce the incidence of congenital conditions worldwide. Alongside a…...