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Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.
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Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.
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A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much.
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South Africa
This brings to 42 the number of people who have been identified following the fatal crash in Limpopo
South Africa
Eight Nigerian nationals arrested and charged with public violence and malicious damage to property.
South Africa
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is conducting a probe after a man sought for the murder of an on-duty Atlantis police officer was shot dead on Thursday when he refused to surrender.
South Africa
It has ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, according to a foreign ministry letter viewed by Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agencies. Burkina Faso’s government did not provide details of the allegations against the expelled diplomats, who it named as Gwenaelle Habouzit, Herve Fournier and Guillaume Reisacher. Since coming to power… Read More »Burkina Faso has...
World
Dickey Betts helped create their band’s Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin’ Man.
World
The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.
World
A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv’s war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
World
Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes.
Africa
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
Africa
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Africa
Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday, President William Ruto announced.
Business
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago hinted at the likely outcome for interest rates at the next MPC meeting.
Business
Mecer Inter-Ed offers a comprehensive training program for Microsoft Develop Generative AI Solutions.
Business
A huge new 540 MW power facility, combining solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage, has just been launched in the Northern Cape.
Business
Rising tensions in the Middle East are putting markets in a risk-off mode – and that spells bad news for the rand, interest rate cuts, and petrol prices in South Africa.
Politics
The ANC in Limpopo says it has welcomed over 1000 former EFF members.
Politics
Public Protector’s office to explain why Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s gratuity was withheld.
Politics
The province is also known for its political violence.
Politics
Opposition parties reacted with disappointment to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink’s second SOCA.
Sport
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.
Sport
The Buccaneers can’t afford to let them all go in one window.
Sport
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann signs a contract extension to run until after the 2026 World Cup.
Sport
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is growing into an even bigger legend than he already is. Is he the next Ruud Krol?
Education
Will more stringent tactics subdue protests? Or fuel them?
Education
The new regulations extended legal protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students and rolled back several policies set under the Trump administration.
Education
Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded childcare
An estimated 85,000 additional childcare places would be required by September 2025 to enable the government’s planned expansion of funded childcare for working parents in England, according to the Department for Education.
A pilot will explore how to repurpose unused school space to support...
Education
Hamilton actors teach Belfast children confidence and to speak up for what they believe in.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Zendaya, the trailblazing starlet, channels the iconic style of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams in a jaw-dropping recreation.
Lifestyle
Pets recognise their names through classical conditioning, associating the sound with positive outcomes like treats or playtime.
Lifestyle
Who is the hunky hearthrob police officer who has become an internet sensation? Take a look at what we know about SAPS’ Devan Cox…
Entertainment
The South African musician and parody artist posted an election meme on his X timeline asking South Africans who they will be voting for, but the now viral meme struck the wrong chord.
Entertainment
Entertainment
In an interview last year, the entrepreneur from the Eastern Cape said he had lost between 30 to 35kg.
Entertainment
Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum was launched back in 2020.
Science/Tech
The Chinese smartphone maker unveils its V30 5G and V30e 5G devices in the South African market.
Science/Tech
Government must urgently end the crisis by shifting decisively towards a renewable energy economy.
Science/Tech
“I feel like we’ve been at the club. I need some water and some electrolytes.”
Science/Tech
St Thomas Aquinas school, connected by Evotel and ISP, Cool Ideas, makes extensive use of smartboards throughout the school campus.
Motoring
Although shown on Chinese websites almost a year ago, Haval parent company, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has seemingly opted to…
Motoring
While approved for production form later this year, domestic market bound models will only become available towards the end of the year.
Motoring
Motoring
Updated Opel Corsa and Jeep Wrangler, turbo Citroen C3 and electric Fiat 500e introduced in 2024.
Health
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.
Health
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Health
The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.
Health
After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.
Nature
Sustainable Energy Africa is helping municipalities across the country build their capacity to register rooftop solar PV.
Nature
Corporate climate lobbying is recognised globally as a threat to effective climate change policy, the private and public sectors in SA do not perceive closed-door engagements to be problematic, write Caroline James and Emma Schuster.
Nature
While battery electric vehicles have dominated the transition conversation in transport, it’s looking increasingly likely that other technologies will also have a role to play.
Nature
South Africa is among 175 countries negotiating on a global treaty to end plastic pollution.