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Police arrest two over London synagogue arson attempt

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Police in London arrested two people on Wednesday over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the north of the city, amid an upsurge in antisemitic incidents ...

Who is Roelf Meyer, SA’s new US envoy?

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Roelf Meyer, 78, has been appointed as SA's new Ambassador to the US

Russia considers refugee status for South African farmers

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Errol Musk linked to initiative offering South African farmers refuge in Russia

Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone

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Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday as part of his 11-day tour of Africa.

Ghana footballer Dominic Frimpong dies after robbery attack on team bus

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Two masked men, armed with firearms fired shots inside the team bus.

Melania Trump addresses Epstein allegations in rare public statement

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In a rare public statement, Melania Trump denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, urging accountability for survivors. What led her to speak out now?

Nerves mount as NASA's Artemis II prepares for re-entry and splashdown

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After a historic lunar flyby, NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to make a thrilling splashdown in the Pacific, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration.

Nearly 5,000 South African Afrikaners take up Trump refugee offer

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Nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners have entered the United States under a programme launched by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago based on unfounded claims that ...

Historic lunar flyby: Astronauts witness meteorite strikes during Artemis II mission

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During NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts experienced a historic lunar flyby, witnessing meteorite impacts that have sparked scientific curiosity and excitement. ...

What's real anymore? How AI is distorting reality in the Middle East conflict

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So how do you prove what's real is real when the line between reality and fabrication has blurred so much in the fog of the Middle East war?

WATCH: Astronauts begin historic NASA lunar mission after climactic Artemis II blast-off

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Four astronauts have launched aboard a massive NASA rocket on a groundbreaking journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years and ...

Oil slips as report says Trump willing to end war: Latest developments in the Middle East

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Oil prices have fallen as Donald Trump signals a willingness to end the Iran war, despite threats to Iran's oil infrastructure. As global markets react, what does ...

Middle East conflict: Recent US-Israeli strikes and implications for regional stability

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US-Israeli strikes in Bandar Khamir escalate tensions in the Middle East, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards retaliating and regional powers responding. Explore the ...

Humanitarian aid sailboats arrive in Cuba after dramatic journey

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After a tense search-and-rescue operation, two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid successfully reached Havana, bringing hope and support to a crisis-hit Cuba amidst ...

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.