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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
FRIDAY, 01 MAY 2026, 22:13

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The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

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Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.

South Africa
Vosloorus residents protest after the disappearance of spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka

South Africa
The Spokesperson for the Provincial Department of Community Safety says villages are unreachable

South Africa
FEDUSA president stresses that while AI is reshaping workplaces, it cannot replace humans

South Africa
COSATU says the alliance has played a crucial role in workers rights in the country.

World
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.

World
Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

World
A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

World
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

Africa
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Africa
The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

Africa
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Africa
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

Business
Jamestown residents, a close-knit community with a rich heritage on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, are unhappy with how they are treated by the municipality.

Business
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of April 2026.

Business
People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

Politics
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has committed to presenting a full account to Parliament

Politics
The MK party alleges that the IEC interfered with a live Election Results System

Politics
Thambo says despite the area’s vast mineral wealth, many surrounding communities remain impoverished

Politics
Hlabisa moves to fast-track Coalition Bill before local government elections.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi could be edging closer to a return to the dugout after offering his services to one of Africa’s biggest clubs.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Yusuf Maart has opened up on his move from an attacking eight to a deeper six at SV Ried in Austria.

Sport
Lossiemouth extends her unbeaten record at Punchestown by winning the Champion Hurdle by five lengths on Friday.

Sport
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Education
NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring
School leaders are being pressurised “to the point of destruction”, the head of a teaching union has said, as he put the education establishment “on notice”.
During a speech to the union’s annual conference in Belfast, Paul Whiteman, the general secretary of the National...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims that the government has reintroduced entrance examinations for prospective law students.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As the Liberian corporate sector adapts to an increasingly competitive and data-driven environment, Gonet Academy is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of workforce transformation, equipping professionals with the skills needed to drive performance, innovation, and strategic growth.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] A Liberian health professional, Dr. Philip Davis, has challenged graduates of Liberia Dujar University College to embrace resilience as they prepare to navigate the realities of the country’s demanding healthcare system.

Lifestyle
Taking it too far? Rocomamas has responded to public concern over its extreme Fire Wings Challenge that has taken social media by storm…

Lifestyle
Former ANC MP Lawrence E McDonald – who was last year evicted from a parliamentary village – has now taken up refugee resettlement status.

Lifestyle
Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Lifestyle
Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday,1 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The officer was managing jackknifed vehicle.

Science/Tech
Lettuce Grow’s Farmstand is sure to impress, and it’s 20 percent off for Mother’s Day.
Science/Tech
ZipNada shares a report from ZDNet: Given the dour headlines as of late concerning the diminishing amounts of entry-level software development jobs, coupled with predictions of applications entirely AI-generated, one could be forgiven for assuming that software developers may soon be an endangered species. However, the data tells a different story. James Bessen, professor at Boston University,...

Science/Tech
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Last month, Anthropic made a big deal about the supposedly outsize cybersecurity threat represented by its Mythos Preview model, leading the company to restrict the initial release to “critical industry partners.” But new research from the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) suggests that OpenAI’s GPT-5.5, which launched publicly last week,...
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
The entry price of electric vehicles has fallen dramatically over the last year.

Motoring
For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

Health
Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.
Health
Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.

Health
Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

Health
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening.