2 h. ago European leaders scramble to respond to a US peace plan for Ukraine seen as favoring Russia

European leaders are meeting in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a U.S. plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine

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5 h. ago Inside Kevin Pietersen's lavish life with popstar wife including five

Kevin Pietersen will watch on as England try to reclaim The Ashes from an unusual location on the banks of the Sabi river in South Africa with his stunning wife

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5 h. ago More than 200 children and 12 teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

Three separate mass kidnappings have been highlighted in the west African country since Monday, leading President Bola Tinubu to cancel his trip to South Africa for the G20 summit this weekend

Society

10 h. ago Security deployed after more than 200 Catholic school children kidnapped in Nigeria

Three separate mass kidnappings have been highlighted in Nigeria this week, prompting President Bola Tinubu to cancel his trip to this weekend’s G20 summit in South Africa

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13 h. ago Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school

Gunmen have attacked a Catholic school in Nigeria, abducting more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers

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13 h. ago Keir Starmer to hold crunch G20 talks on Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan

The PM is set to discuss the US President's 28-page plan with international allies at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa - as Trump gives Volodymyr Zelensky until Thanksgiving to respond

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17 h. ago England hit by injury blow before Argentina clash as Steve Borthwick forced into late change

All-new partnership needed against Pumas at Twickenham after 11th-hour withdrawal in problem area

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19 h. ago Keir Starmer's response to Donald Trump's vile 'piggy' insult to female reporter

Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to reporters on the plane as he left for London for the G20 summit in South Africa where he will meet with world leaders

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19 h. ago England forced into change after suffering another injury blow ahead of Argentina clash

Fraser Dingwall has been ruled out of the game, with Max Ojomoh brought in to the starting side in the centres

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22 h. ago Ukraine ‘must determine its future’, says Starmer after call with Zelensky

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky from South Africa, where he will use his attendance at the G20 summit to shore up support for Kyiv.

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23 h. ago South Africa’s dispute with US escalates amid row over G20 handover event

Trump press secretary accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘running his mouth’ after US boycott of summit in JohannesburgThe dispute between South Africa and the US over the Trump administration’s decision to boycott the G20 in Johannesburg has continued, with South Africa objecting to a US plan for a junior embassy official to take part in the closing ceremony meant to mark the handover to the next summit, which will take place in Florida.The two-day summit, which opens on Saturday, comes at a febrile moment in global politics. The US has proposed a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which it agreed with Moscow without the involvement of Ukraine or the EU. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Would South Africa look enviously at England’s game? Probably not, but the gap is closing | Ugo Monye

The Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby and will look to underline that position with a first win in Dublin in the Rassie Erasmus eraBe careful what you wish for. That would be my message to England supporters getting a little bit ahead of themselves and wishing that South Africa were due at Twickenham on Sunday. By all means get a little carried away – that’s the beauty of following a team on a winning run and it’s a demonstration of the confidence surrounding this England team at the moment – but the Springboks can wait until next summer.South Africa remain the standard-bearers in world rugby. They are perfectly placed to achieve their goal of finishing the year as the No 1 team in the world and, given South Africa have never won in Dublin under Rassie Erasmus, there will be plenty of motivation to create another slice of history against Ireland on Saturday. The question is, have England closed the gap this autumn? And if so, by how much. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago What channel is St Mirren vs Celtic? Live stream, TV and kick off details for Premiership clash in Paisley

The Buddies welcome the champions to the SMISA Stadium this weekend as a dress rehearsal ahead of the Premier Sports Cup final

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26 h. ago Perth songwriter follows Saints song with album on ups and downs of lockdown

Ollie Wale was one of The Shrugs who wrote and performed the St Johnstone Scottish Cup final track in 2014 - and is now making his way in the music scene in London.

Culture

26 h. ago Spain survive without Carlos Alcaraz to set up Davis Cup semi

Spain secured a Davis Cup semi-final berth for the first time in six years despite Alcaraz’s injury

Events

27 h. ago Starmer says he will ‘robustly protect our interests’ amid China trip rumours

The Prime Minister faced questions about his approach to Beijing amid rumours he will travel to China, and approve the country’s new London embassy.

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28 h. ago 'Spineless' Nigel Farage savaged by Keir Starmer over racism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to reporters on the plane as he left for London for the G20 summit in South Africa where he will meet with world leaders

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34 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

Sport

35 h. ago Fifty years after Bruce Haigh resisted apartheid, South Africa honours fearless Australian diplomat

Haigh’s name to be added to Wall of Names at Freedom Park in Pretoria, alongside former Australian PMs Bob Hawke and Malcolm FraserGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former Australian diplomat Bruce Haigh would rightly be proud of his inclusion on South Africa’s Wall of Names at the country’s Freedom Park, honouring those who resisted apartheid.But the many who knew and loved Haigh, one of Australia’s least conventional but more effective and fearless diplomats, suspect he might also have been somewhat bemused that his name was being added to the wall on Friday at the same time as those of the former prime ministers Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Starmer to strike deals on trip to G20 summit shunned by Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said discussions were taking place on a change of mind in the US.

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