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Authorities call blaze a level five alarm as flames engulf several high-rise buildings in a northern Hong Kong estate.

The victim was reading her phone while riding on a train when the man allegedly doused her with gasoline, according to prosecutors.

Tensions are reignited after Arunachal-born Prema Wangjom Thongdok is detained at a Chinese airport.

Zelenskyy’s co-production agreements across the continent are kindling the fires of the naval defence industry.

Tshwane urges caution as partially treated effluent enters Rietvlei Dam; water testing under way.

The trial of alleged crime boss Jerome Booysen and 11 co-accused over a 2017 murder is postponed.

‘Gwabini’ Zungu has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.

The utility showcased its leak detection programme to the media.

Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail Trump’s progress on peace in Ukraine. And, air travel is back to normal just in time for Thanksgiving.

Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump’s progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine’s posture toward a peace deal.

The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it “in every way”.

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

FlySafair has warned South Africans to stay alert as scammers are taking full advantage of the rush for holiday travel deals.

The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.

The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 128 liquidations have been added onto the pile, taking the total to over 1,300 for the year so far.

This is after Letsoalo has defied summons issued to him by SCOPA.

Matlala is currently giving evidence before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

The Assembly brings together leaders from 257 municipalities to formulate policies and strategies

British racing is spared a tax rise on betting on the sport which it feared could lead to thousands of job losses.

The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women’s tour in 2027.

The Indian city of Amdavad has vowed to “lay the foundation for the next 100 years” after being confirmed as the host for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 amid a riot of colour and noise in Glasgow.

England’s World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, saying she plans to return to her career in mechanical engineering.

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3 has officially started production in Cape Town, returning to the city’s locations for the live-action series.

South African TV remakes are booming. A major international hit is getting a local Showmax reboot in 2026. Here is why it’s generating so much buzz.

Checkers Sixty60 delivery riders urged to ‘stay in their lane,’ or face the full force of traffic enforcements this festive season …

These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone, from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.

100Mbps fibre-to-the-home prices have plummeted since launching in South Africa at R6,599 per month in 2014.

Factory backed team will have a three-team entry for Dakar, led by 14-times winner, Stéphane Peterhansel.

As with the Ranger, the Everest loses the bi-turbodiesel engine, but gains the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol while also reverting to a single-turbo oil-burning option.

Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Transplant donor says “anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive”.