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Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

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The US President has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were " going very well"

France disinvites South Africa from G7 Summit after pressure from US

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Tensions between South Africa and the United States have caused an impact in Europe.

California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

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Jurors further found that both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud, a finding that sets the stage for a separate punitive damages phase.

What we know about Trump's 'talks' with Iran

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An explainer on what is known so far regarding US President Donald Trump's 'talks' with Iran.

Lufthansa, Cathay extend Mideast flight suspensions due to war

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German aviation giant Lufthansa and Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific have extended flight suspensions to destinations across the Middle East due to the war.

Iran denies Trump talks, fires new wave of missiles at Israel

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Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, coinciding with US President Donald Trump's claims of 'very good' talks to end the conflict, despite Tehran's ...

Global powers pledge Strait of Hormuz escort as 20,000 seafarers stranded

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Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said they were ready " to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait ...

Israel strikes Tehran again as Netanyahu says Iran is being decimated

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The Iranian capital, under near daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli attack started the war on February 28, was hit by strikes the Israeli military said were ...

Land of the not-so-free? US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

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The score put the United States at the same level as South Africa and below a number of US European allies as well as South Korea and Panama.

Town in uproar over renaming after anti-apartheid icon

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A rebellion over the renaming of the historic country town of Graaff-Reinet has exposed deep-rooted fractures in South Africa as it grapples with its tormented history. ...

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief killed by Israel

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was " eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.

Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to 'lawless aggression'

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Iran vowed at the United Nations on Monday that it would not submit to " lawless aggression", saying its citizens were in " grave danger" from US and Israeli strikes. ...

Trump says Iran welcome at 2026 World Cup despite Middle East war

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The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran's participation at this summer's men's football World Cup, jointly hosted by ...

Elon Musk: Richest person ever eyes $1 trillion milestone

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Elon Musk again topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list as the world’s richest person, with his net worth reaching a record-breaking $839 billion in March 2026. ...

Iran rejects negotiations, pledges ongoing strikes as Trump sees war ending soon

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country will continue fighting indefinitely, contradicting US President Trump's claims of a swift resolution ...

Oil prices jump as Middle East war rattles markets

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The US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic have upended regional energy flows, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz -- through which about a fifth of global ...

Eva Modika Stranded in Dubai Amid US–Israel Strikes on Iran; DIRCO Confirms SA Nationals Accounted For as Flights Cancelled ...

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The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...

Four South African men return home after being lured into the Russia-Ukraine war

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Four South African men who were allegedly deceived into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine arrived back home on Wednesday, February 18, as efforts continue to ...

'One of America's greatest patriots' | Tributes pour in for Jesse Jackson

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Tributes have been pouring in for America's most influential Black voices, Rev Jesse Jackson.

Canada School Mass Shooting Horror: Nine Dead in Tumbler Ridge Rampage as Gunwoman Takes Own Life

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A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left nine dead, including seven at a school, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community.

17 South Africans forced to fight in Ukraine: Families pin hopes on Ramaphosa-Putin talks

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Heart-wrenching details of the hardship faced by South African men trapped in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have emerged, including reports that they are being forced ...

Watch VideoAmerican influencer, IShowSpeed, shares 'another' Africa on tour

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The YouTube and Twitch star's tour, which started on December 29, took him to 20 countries, showing his tens of millions of followers a different side of Africa

Killings by ICE agents should be a wake-up call for America: Obama and Clinton weigh in

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Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have issued urgent calls for America to defend its values following the tragic killings of citizens by ICE agents ...

Watch VideoSenegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk-off protest

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Senegal claimed a dramatic Afcon title by stunning hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time as VAR controversy, a missed late penalty, crowd unrest and Pape Gueye’s winner ...

Canada's Carney breaks ice with Xi after eight year freeze

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The two countries had been locked in years of diplomatic spats after the retaliatory arrests of each others' citizens and a series of tit-for-tat trade disputes. ...