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The Paris prosecutor says the jewels are not yet recovered and there could be a bigger gang behind the theft.

Fighters with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces recorded themselves conducting an execution in el-Fasher’s Saudi Hospital.

As many as 8,000 Britons are in Jamaica and the FCDO has urged them to register their presence.

The elderly man was mistakenly given ARVs instead of his chronic diabetic medication.

On Wednesday SAPS intelligence seized cocaine worth R20 million from a plot in Blue Hills, Midrand.

A Quantum minibus taxi collided with a Ford Ranger bakkie killing seven people in Bassonia.

Joburg’s cleanup campaign aims to revive the inner city and enforce municipal bylaws.

Israel’s military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

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Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania – down from 1,700.

Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5.  And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers.

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan.

The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks.

The beleaguered firm said it now plans to deliver 777X jets starting from 2027.

One of South Africa’s most iconic steam trains is a step closer to returning to the tracks along the Garden Route after 15 years.

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, has announced the disbandment of ANC Western Cape PEC.

Parties accuse Mayor Morero of causing administrative instability and service collapse

ANC members in E Cape rejected the motion to grant traditional leaders medical aid and pension.

22 People were killed, 16 critically injured on Cape Flats over weekend in Cape Flats.

Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a majestic 169 to help South Africa thrash England and reach the ODI Women’s World Cup final.

Laura Wolvaardt’s 169-run innings and Marizanne Kapp’s five-wicket haul helps South Africa to a huge 125-run win over England to reach the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt’s majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp’s five-wicket haul.

Welsh gymnast Ruby Evans says she’s been getting stopped for photos in the supermarket after winning a silver medal at the World Championships.

Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costs

For many schools across England it’s currently October half-term – but while it used to be standard for state schools to have just one week, increasingly and staff are being given a fortnight off.

A growing number of schools have added, or are intending to add, an additional week...

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South Africa is intensifying its efforts to host the historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November, with a focus on promoting equality

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Steve Hofmeyr has thanked Donald Trump for his refugee status offer, whilst slamming a group of Afrikaners who criticised the US President.

Affordable, reliable, and stylish, 5 Sports watches are seen as a perfect introduction to the world of proper mechanical timepieces. Trouble is, there are so many to choose from—here’s WIRED’s pick.

Researchers find the longest-living mammal is particularly good at fixing faulty DNA – and cold water may help

With a maximum lifespan of more than 200 years, the bowhead whale lives longer than any other mammal. But how the 80-tonne beasts survive so long has never been fully explained.

Now scientists have found hints of an answer and are drawing up plans to see whether the same biological...

Flagship single cab D-Max finally had the opportunity to show its true credentials as a workhorse.

An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.