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Ukraine said it hit Russia’s elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a “fraudulent case” designed to justify military intervention.

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh’s predecessor to cut interest rates.

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog.

Egyptian fintech app Klivvr has launched K.ai, which it describes as the first interactive AI financial assistant built into a fintech application in Egypt, in a move aimed at redefining personal money management in the local market. K.ai is designed to give users clearer and easier control over their financial information through a conversational interface […]

A 32-year-old Mozambican pharmacist has created an artificial intelligence platform that helps patients locate medicines, compare prices and check availability across pharmacies — with more than 200 already registered on the system in Nampula, in northern Mozambique. Alexandre Cobre, a university lecturer originally from Nampula, said the platform addresses a common but overlooked problem:...

Botswana Minerals has reported that an AI-assisted exploration study identified 36 copper anomalies across two of its eight northern Botswana licences, organized into six exploration corridors. The licences sit in an under-explored geological corridor connecting Namibia’s Damara Belt with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Central African Copperbelt — both key copper regions in […]

Tunisia has integrated an artificial intelligence module into its national customs risk management system, aiming to improve fraud detection, reduce manual inspections and speed up cargo clearance as part of broader efforts to modernize customs operations. The announcement was made in a statement released May 16 by Tunisia’s Directorate General of Customs following a meeting […]

A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause “out of an abundance of caution”.

Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals “minor inconsistencies” on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are not significant.

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel’s party leadership victory void, further cementing the president’s grip on power.

Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in “disbelief” after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Thailand is cutting back visa-free access for tourists from 93 countries, including South Africa, as authorities crack down on foreign nationals accused of poor behaviour.

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There were 5,181 murders in South Africa from January to March 2026, averaging nearly 60 murders per day.

The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100

Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.

ORBIT College assistant coach Kabelo Machete says his team holds the key on whether the league goes to Pirates or Downs.

Kaizer Chiefs youngster Pheko Phago has taken another significant step towards his Betway Premiership debut.

Themba Zwane has reminded the current Mamelodi Sundowns squad of the opportunity in front of them as they chase a second CAF Champions League crown.

Siwelele FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema believes former Orlando Pirates star Zakhele Lepasa can still make an impact despite the striker enduring a frustrating season.

Growing backlash among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’

The historic Palacete building at 31 Paseo del General Martínez Campos in Madrid’s upmarket Chamberí district has been home to the British Council in Spain for about 70 years.

About 5,000 students each year pass through its 35 classrooms, learning English,...

Award-winning media personality, LaConco, is gearing up to host yet another exclusive women’s retreat in August 2026.

Minnie Dlamini shared an emotional tribute and AI-generated video to honour her late brother, Khosini Dlamini.

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The current W177 will live on till 2028 before being replaced by an all-new generation offering combustion and EV powertrains.

Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.

The acquisition struck many people as a bizarre mismatch, but it’s really a sign of where Chinese ecommerce giants are already going.

Some of WIRED’s favorite griddles, grills, and pellet smokers are as much as $250 off for Memorial Day weekend.

Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman’s Hour.

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is “high”, but it remains “low” at the global level.

The rare species of Ebola involved – known as Bundibugyo – kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.