South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home
Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.
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…
After Pope’s balcony appearance, it’s clear the papacy will never be the same again
It was a remarkable appearance in so many ways – magical for the crowds outside the Gemelli hospital, and of course also for the Pope, who thrives on interaction with the faithful.
More than 50,000 people killed in Gaza since war began
More than 50,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began, the territory’s health ministry says.
‘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.