Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 50,000 Palestinians since October 2023
Number of people killed tops 50,000 as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, causing further suffering to Palestinians.
Israel kills senior Hamas official in latest attacks on Gaza
Israel has killed top Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil and his family in an air strike that targeted his tent in Gaza.
South Africa’s citrus groves look idyllic – but Trump tariffs could prove disastrous
Citrusdal is a seemingly idyllic farming town named after the fruit it grows. Nestled in a valley at the base of the Western Cape’s Cederberg mountains, it’s home to rows and rows of orange and…
‘At least six dead’ as Israel strikes Lebanon in heaviest exchange of fire in four months
At least six people, including a child, have died in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese state news agency has reported.
Pope chose Fiat over helicopter and made two diversions on extraordinary journey home
Pope Francis’ discharge from the hospital where his life was twice in danger during a five-week stay marked an extraordinary day – even more than anyone expected.
Pilot dies after plane spirals out of control at air show in South Africa
A pilot has died after his plane spiralled out of control and crashed at an air show in South Africa.
Turkish president Erdogan’s main rival jailed pending trial as protests intensify
The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges.
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as a ‘posture and a pose’
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has snubbed Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for Ukraine.
At least seven killed in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine ahead of peace talks
At least seven people have been killed in Ukraine after Russia launched a series of drone attacks, Ukrainian officials have said.
Canadian PM vows Donald Trump will not ‘break us’ as he calls snap election
New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has called a snap election against the backdrop of a trade war with the US and threats from Donald Trump to make Canada part of America.