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Thieves have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris, in a brazen heist that only took minutes.

California governor Gavin Newsom shutdown a busy freeway, saying the military demonstration was too dangerous.

Palestinians are grieving 11 members of a family killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City, in violation of the ceasefire.

UN Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has inspected damage in Gaza City as the agency plans to ramp up its relief efforts.

Out of more than one million registered candidates, at least 700 thousand will sit for the exams

Police say 183 out of over 900 arrested are illegal immigrants

Ramokgopa said the plan is aimed at driving the country’s energy agenda

France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist “a major, highly organized operation” that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.

Bolton argues his case is an example of “weaponisation” but legal experts say the charges are serious.

No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati.

The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Former Shoprite CEO Whitey Basson said Markus Jooste’s behaviour at a Wilgenhof reunion made him realise it was not a person he wanted to do business with.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says the government needs to address the “cost-of-living crisis” facing the country.

Zimbali Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, which boasts some of the most sought-after luxury real estate in South Africa, was once a sugar cane farm before developers acquired it in the early 1900s for residential property development.

Ed Miliband says the UK’s clean energy sector needs developing in order to “get bills down for good”.

The IFP believes 80% of all jobs should be reserved for South Africans.

He says people should just look at the performance of the IFP and its representatives at all levels.

The IFP was founded on the 21st of March 1975 at KwaNzimela in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal

Watch the best shots from Heather Knight as she hits a superb 109 runs off 91 balls, to help England set India a target of 289 to win in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match in Indore.

Title sponsor Sanlam has announced that it will be offering every 2025 marathon entrant a sponsored entry for either the 2026 or 2027 races.

Former Comrades Marathon winner Nick Bester insists there was no need for the organisers of the Cape Town Marathon to cancel Sunday’s race.

Australia complete a comfortable seven-wicket win in a rain-shorted first ODI against India in Perth, with Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck on his international return.

Entries include Welsh language names for fields and hills in move to ensure preservation of stories and legends

Dozens of placenames in Welsh, some hinting at ancient legends, others telling rich stories of how people used to live, have been submitted to a project designed to make sure they are preserved.

The Welsh government appealed for people to add historical names that may be missing from...

With 97% of schools destroyed or damaged, 600,000 children have just begun their third year out of formal education. Three students and a teacher share their stories – and their hopes

Juwayriya Adwan, 12, al-Mawasi, Khan Younis

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The ‘No Kings’ protests are a vast, mostly peaceful movement with millions rallying against President Donald Trump’s policies.

Princess Charlene recently honoured Mireille Calmes, founder of Special Olympics Monaco, by unveiling a commemorative plaque.

Volleyball icon Leo Williams is bringing the Beach Pro Tour to Cape Town’s Camps Bay Beach, marking a major milestone for the sport.

Miss Polo Universe Africa has revealed its Top 10 finalists, celebrating South African women who combine beauty, and leadership.

I’m really glad I took this mail-order medical-grade microbiome shotgun test to look for warning signs of health conditions.

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