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US president also eyes blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent on other trading partners as his trade war widens.

Former leader accused of using a broker married to his personal secretary to secure government insurance policies.

Here are the key events on day 1,233 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The president will address the nation on Sunday

Nyuswa could not confirm as to how many of these cases led to successful prosecution.

New HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa have reduced by 56%

At times learners would have their funding cancelled in the middle of the academic year.

This reflects a calculated pattern of grooming young, vulnerable girls under the pretext of support.

The UNAIDS annual report warns that Trump era HIV funding cuts could lead to 6 million more infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 — as low-income countries struggle to fill the gap.

Israel bans international journalists from independent access to Gaza. But NPR’s Anas Baba is from Gaza, and in the 21 months he has been reporting on the war, he’s also been living it. Over the course of the war, he has lost a third of his body weight, and until his food supplies ran out several weeks ago, he was getting by on just one small meal a day.Israel still tightly restricts the entry...

Brazil’s President Lula is firing back at Trump’s 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.

Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.

Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak scores a fine hat-trick to ensure her team does not slip up against DR Congo at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Trump also threatened blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and said he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.

The US president has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia’s export-driven economies in limbo.

Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

Parties have called for the president to take action regarding allegations against the police minister

ActionSA is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Some of them say they have been without food for days with no money to take their children to school

The DA says that the Police Minister must take accountability for lying to Parliament.

Arsene Wenger responds to Jurgen Klopp’s claims that the Club World Cup is “the worst idea ever invented”, saying teams are in favour of the “fantastic competition”.

Arsenal are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign winger Noni Madueke for just over £50m.

Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum both score twice as Norway survive a late Iceland fightback to extend their 100% winning start at Euro 2025.

Riola Xhemaili’s stoppage-time goal creates history as Switzerland reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time at the expense of Finland.

Good days and very bad days: Rachel Kolisi – the former wife of Siya Kolisi – broke down in tears in this emotional social media post.

Value for money? The MK Party is offering the public a chance to golf with Jacob Zuma and MPs like Papa Penny for a hefty tag…

Former rugby player Ruan Smith is up for grabs in the upcoming season of kykNET’s popular dating series ‘Op my Eish’.

Mörda Bongz says he wants to give people what they seem to yearn for when requesting gospel ditties at groove.

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New flagship models bring the total Tourneo Custom range to four variants.

First new generation CX-5 in nearly a decade will be offered with petrol and hybrid powerunits, but no diesel.

A mum from Surrey calls for more organ donors, as the waiting list reaches an all-time high.