Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges
A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges.
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…
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.
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.