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On the same day Trump threatened Iran with power plants and bridges, Russia and China killed a UN resolution in its sleep. South Africa sat square in the wreckage of both.

David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates – and the Spaniard played a key role in his side’s 1-0 win at Sporting.

Thomas Tuchel’s doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold and reliance on Harry Kane are confirmed on the England manager’s Madrid mission.

Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.

SABC reports that several buildings at the school, including a library, have been completely gutted

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

In Russia, protesting against the war in Ukraine can be dangerous. But one Russian poet living in Moscow, Vadim Dzyuba, is speaking out.

Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

Dozens of Congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump’s rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Trump announced the deal not long before a deadline for a Tuesday evening ultimatum for Iran was reached.

Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

FirstRand is looking to exit the UK following an investigation into motor lending in the country, with its UK business set to pay huge amounts in penalties.

The rand is under pressure as markets pause ahead of a critical deadline for the US-Iran war.

The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side “had a point to prove” following back-to-back defeats and praises his side’s reaction, as Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time winner secures a first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting.

Gary Woodland says he has “no idea” when he may suffer a PTSD episode but knowing security is close at hand at the Masters helps keep him calm.

Tottenham choose Guglielmo Vicario replacement, Liverpool monitor Italy defender, Manchester United set to miss out on England midfielder.

Former semi-finalist Marco Fu cruises to a 10-1 win in the opening round of World Championship qualifying

Watchdog finds complaints against City of Sanctuary UK were ‘misleading and false’ after online attacks over its migrant welcome project

A refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools has been cleared after watchdogs found allegations it encouraged pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers were misleading and false.

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The Education Authority says as of Tuesday morning about 80% of post-primary schools are back online.

From speeding to sparring: Watch these Checkers Sixty60 drivers come to blows with each other on the pavement of a busy road…

Kanye West, who now goes by YE, is in hot water over his controversial comments in the past.

Katlego Ntsabeleng scored the only goal of the night as the Brazilians maintained their two-point lead over Orlando Pirates.

Pirates led 3-0 at the break.

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Exclusive: Former UN climate chief to co-chair Lancet Commission examining how sea-level rise is reshaping health, wellbeing and inequality

Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate change as “the mother of all injustices”.

Christiana Figueres, an international climate negotiator who...

Chery has added a new model to the Tiggo 7 SUV family in South Africa.

There has been renewed interest in work-from-home policies to help motorists save money amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

The Competition Commission has issued a new warning to petrol stations that are withholding fuel and price-gouging customers in South Africa.

Even after April’s petrol price hikes, these hybrids use as little as R1 of fuel per kilometre travelled.

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A 3D model of a baby’s heart will help doctors prepare for open heart surgery.

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.