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Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

The Strait of Hormuz trade route remains effectively shut, disrupting the global energy shipments.

Almost every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.

85 villages have been affected, 26 bridges damaged, 26 schools affected, disrupting lessons.

SAWS issued a weather advisory for cold, wet and windy conditions.

The kidnapped man was released the following day after a R90.000 ransom was paid

Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.

The relatives of Hussein Asasa described to NPR how they were forced to exhume and rebury their father when Israeli settlers interfered with his grave.

Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.

Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn’t want visitors to be “burdened” by biometric checks.

It’s essential to read your policy details carefully – here’s a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

The EFF, ActionSA and ATM want the President to resign.

The party engaged supporters in Intshanga, west of Durban, as it aims to retain the eThekwini Metro

This comes after the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court on Friday.

Dr. Matjoa was the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s legendary “12 Disciples”

Alex Fitzpatrick’s hopes of a first individual win on the PGA Tour are dashed as Kristoffer Reitan instead earns a maiden victory at the Truist Championship.

Everton in talks over John Stones return, Manchester United keen to keep Amad Diallo and Newcastle hope to agree Lewis Miley deal.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media.

Ronnie O’Sullivan caps off his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.

We have created the most stifling and sanitised imaginative space conceivable for children, says teacher Brendan James Murray. Today true imagination has become a radical act

The six children sit together at the waterline in roaring wind. Seagulls dip and strain, beating their wings against the gusts as, far below, waves crest, thump, whisper. A girl, scarcely three years old, stands suddenly...

The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words

I have been teaching fiction writing at MIT since 2017. Many of my students last wrote fiction in middle school, and very few have experienced a proper workshop, so at the start of every semester I offer these directions for writer and reader...

The house next door to Black Coffee’s Pentagon villa in Clifton’s Nettleton Road is currently on the market for a cool R220 million.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus still has much love for his former spouse, Nicolene, who is the mother of his three children…

Caster Semenya has given the public a rare glimpse of her two daughters, who were conceived via artificial insemination…

No love lost: Andile Mpisane intentionally snubbed his ex, Sithelo Shozi – the mom of his two children – in a Mother’s Day social media post.

“Morris was out of the squad for a lot of games and when the team need him, he’s always ready,” said Ben Youssef.

Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners’ five-point lead over Manchester City.

The win guaranteed Amakhosi’s third place finish this season.

Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 10 May 2026.

Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.