Pula News

Clock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church

A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.

BBC UK· 59m ago

Rock stars gather on tiny Scottish island for world stone skimming championships

Some 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.

BBC UK· 1h ago

Thembisa man handed life in prison for raping, kidnapping partner

The court heard that Sizwe Mlotshwa would leave the victim locked inside their room in Thembisa

SABC News· 1h ago

Government urges precaution amid severe weather warnings

SAWS has issued an Orange Level 5 warning for parts of the Northern Cape.

SABC News· 1h ago

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding

Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.

BBC UK· 3h ago

Mosimane unveils 35-man Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers

Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma has also made the list alongside Shandre Cambpell.

SABC News· 3h ago

SANRAL warns of strong winds on N1 toll road in Western Cape

SANRAL says it plans to construct appropriate wind barriers.

SABC News· 3h ago

BOSA to launch LGE manifesto in Johannesburg

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane to deliver the keynote address at the manifesto launch.

SABC News· 3h ago

Unemployment is the main challenge, Thembisa residents tell Ramaphosa

The unemployment rate rose by 0.9% to 33.6% in the second quarter of the year.

SABC News· 3h ago

Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

BBC Africa· 4h ago

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show

The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

BBC UK· 6h ago

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.

BBC Africa· 7h ago

The Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'

A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

BBC UK· 7h ago

Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

BBC Africa· 12h ago

'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

BBC UK· 12h ago

Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before death

The University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.

BBC UK· 12h ago

Transgender surgery halted over concerns patients were not properly assessed

The decision to pause surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service has been met with mixed reaction.

BBC UK· 13h ago

NPA welcomes court’s decision to deny ‘Gagash’ Nonyane and wife bail

TMPD officer Peter "Gagash" Nonyane and his wife Charlotte Tibana face 43 charges.

SABC News· 13h ago

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges

The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

BBC UK· 13h ago

Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice

Russell, level on points with Hamilton after 12 rounds, had been third fastest in first practice.

SABC News· 13h ago

Judge President vows to fast-track Phala Phala report review ruling

The President's legal representative, Advocate Wim Trengove, replied to the arguments made.

SABC News· 13h ago

Mokatsane, Nonina renew old boxing rivalry in fourth showdown

The two will battle for the Free State title as part of an all-women boxing tournament.

SABC News· 14h ago

At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say

An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.

BBC Africa· 16h ago

Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row

King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

BBC Africa· 19h ago

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

BBC UK· 20h ago

Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence

Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.

BBC UK· 21h ago

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says

Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

BBC UK· 22h ago

Tata Chemicals ordered out of Kenya by president

Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.

BBC Africa· 1d ago

Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

BBC Africa· 1d ago

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

BBC Africa· 1d ago

'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

BBC Africa· 2d ago

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

BBC Africa· 4d ago

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

BBC Africa· 8d ago

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

BBC Africa· 13d ago