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England throw away first South Africa ODI as Proteas stage remarkable fightback

Despite an excellent hundred from Jason Roy, who looked back to his best after recent struggles, England succumbed to a 27-run defeat against South Africa in the first ODI

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer toils for little reward as South Africa set England 299 to win ODI

Archer believes he is at about “80 per cent” fitness so some rust was inevitable.

The Independent UK

EU's Borrell hopes South Africa can convince Russia to stop Ukraine war

By Carien du Plessis

Reuters

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India to get 12 cheetahs from South Africa next month

India will receive 12 cheetahs from South Africa next month that will join eight others it received from Namibia in September as part of an ambitious plan to reintroduce the cats in the country after 70 years

The Independent UK

Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies

Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa to break new ground with umpire line-up

Three match referees and 10 umpires will form the 13-strong team

The Independent UK

Artificial intelligence in South Africa comes with special dilemmas – plus the usual risks

When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), they may have visions of the future. But AI is already here. At its base, it is the recreation of aspects of human intelligence in computerised form. Like human intelligence, it has wide application.

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Lavrov shores up Eritrean support for Russia over Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Thursday on a tour of Africa to shore up support for Russia, focusing on the "dynamics of the war in Ukraine", Eritrea's information minister said.

Reuters

South Africa beat England by 27 runs in first men’s ODI – as it happened

England were 146-0 chasing 299 to win but a dramatic collapse saw the hosts claim victory in Bloemfontein

The Guardian - UK

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

DUBAI: In a significant first for world cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa.

The Times of India

Love Island's Haris Namani looks downcast as he lands in UK after street brawl video

Love Island's Haris Namani has been photographed back in the UK for the first time after he was dumped from the ITV show's villa in South Africa following a public vote

Daily Mirror

South Africa vs England: Temba Bavuma eyes new beginnings with World Cup qualification on line for Proteas

The Proteas currently sit 11th in the ICC’s Super League ranking

Evening Standard

Russia’s FM Lavrov meets Eritrean president on Africa tour

Foreign minister’s trip to Eritrea comes as part of his Africa tour which took him to South Africa, Angola and Eswatini.

Al Jazeera

Ulster vs Stormers: Rob Lyttle on revenge mission against South African visitors

Ulster host the Stormers at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night, 7.35pm kick-off

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The Conversation

Ukraine recap: supply of German and US tanks to make Kyiv 'a real punching fist of democracy'

For the past several days the focus of war news has been squarely on Germany’s Olaf Scholz. The chancellor has been battling with his conscience over whether to accede to Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea to supply Ukraine with his country’s fearsome Leopard 2 tanks.

The Independent UK

5 talking points as England turn attention to ODI format in a World Cup year

England have travelled to South Africa for three one-day internationals.

The Independent UK

England captain Jos Buttler backs Jason Roy as the opener bids to find his form

Roy will open the innings alongside Dawid Malan as part of a new-look top-order in Friday’s first ODI against South Africa.

Evening Standard

Germany ‘sorry’ for leopard jibe at Russia’s foreign minister that upset some Africans

The tweet and emoji played on Germany’s decision to send some of its advanced Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

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Nottingham hospital trust looks to South Africa to help with midwife shortage

It aims to fill 15 positions

Evening Standard

Jos Buttler throws down England challenge as World Cup preparations begin in South Africa

England captain not worried about lack of training time before key ODI series in South Africa

Reuters

Yellen lauds Ford's 100-year history in South Africa, flags more investments

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday lauded the Ford Motor Co's 100-year history of assembling vehicles in South Africa and underscored Washington's resolve to expand trade ties with countries that it "can count on," including South Africa.

Evening Standard

Misfiring Jason Roy battling to avoid missing another England World Cup party

Once considered a white-ball star, the Surrey opener is now fighting to prove his worth in South Africa series

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer set for long-awaited England comeback

There were minor alarms when the fast bowler was not seen at Bloemfontein’s Mangaung Oval on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Jos Buttler thrilled for "exciting" Jofra Archer's England return but issues caution

Jofra Archer played under Jos Buttler once before ahead of the 2019 World Cup, but they will be working closely on their title defence this year - starting on Friday against South Africa

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Texas freshman Christiaan Maas well on his way to be next South African star

“Playing with Ernie was a dream come true."

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