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Security correspondent Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen now that joint US and Israeli attacks have taken out some of the Iran’s most senior leadership.

Rescue operations are continuing at the site of the collapse.

The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.

Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.

Steenhuisen says cross-border infections pose unique challenges for controlling FMD outbreaks.

Limited flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday. But hundreds of thousands of travelers are still stranded in the region after attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.

Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France’s nuclear umbrella – but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.

Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

Millions of South Africans have moved across provincial borders over the years, but most are doing so looking for one thing — and hoping to find it in the economic heartland.

Mmamoloko Kubayi marks Constitution’s 30th anniversary at Apartheid Museum launch.

Ngcuka says he would have resisted any attempt to interfere with his work.

The committee may summon Paul O’Sullivan if he ignores its invite, after his walkout last week.

TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Kaizer Chiefs have broken the silence after Saturday’s embarrassing 3-0 loss to fierce rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby.

Floyd Mayweather will fight veteran Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in an exhibition in June before his rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is set to have further assessments on a knee problem but will not have surgery at this stage.

South African strongman Rayno Nel has withdrawn from the Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio after contracting salmonella.

Plans to resurrect the children’s services decimated by austerity are appealing. But schools also need attention

Heavily trailed reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (Send) education dominated coverage of last week’s schools white paper. But Bridget Phillipson’s policy of in-sourcing special provision, creating a new tier of support and making mainstream settings more...

Amid growing concerns of an outbreak of ‘World War 3’, global citizens are seeking ‘safe haven’ countries. Where does South Africa fit in?

Ian von Memerty’s final words about his death was posted a day after his took his own life. Here’s what he had to say…

Seasoned actress Lerato Mvelase was overwhelmed with emotion when she started her first show yesterday.

Repairs have begun on a major pedestrian bridge in Cape Town, with motorists warned to expect congestion and delays.

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Researchers warn that early smartphone use and weak family bonds are driving generational mental decline.

How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.

New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

South Africans are buying Chinese and Indian cars because they can’t afford local ones. The government’s solution is to raise prices on Chinese and Indian cars.

The price of petrol and diesel is going up this Wednesday.

Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.