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The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria’s new leader.

Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for “violence sake”.

KwaZulu-Natal police noted that no officer was wounded during the incident.

City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its TRT members who took part in LP and Mozambique floods

The Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the arrested suspects will appear in court soon.

The former PM may be silenced but he’s far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent.

The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.

Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump’s request, but Ukraine’s president said he expected Vladimir Putin’s promise to be kept.

Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more “targeted”, as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

The company’s revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country’s oil industry.

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

A task team has been established to implement the commission’s recommendations.

A task team has been established to implement the commission’s recommendations.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to fill vacancies across various superior courts.  

The motion was brought by minority party Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties.

Your guide to the teams that made the top eight, the 16 in the play-offs and the clubs eliminated from the Europa League.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen is knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.

England’s Lottie Woad is one shot behind leader Nasa Hataoka after the first round of the Tournament of Champions in Florida.

Raheem Sterling’s representatives in talks with seven clubs, Tottenham and Burnley also interested in England winger, Cole Palmer out of Manchester United’s price range, plus more.

An US intel insider predicts that over 4 000 South Africans, predominately Afrikaners, could be granted refugee status each month.

Cape Town motorists already struggling with summer congestion along the Atlantic Seaboard may need extra patience in the weeks ahead…

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

South Africa’s biggest cinema chains dropped the Melania Trump documentary film like a hot potato just before its release on Friday.

The opening batter hit a career-best 115 off just 49 deliveries in an innings which included 10 sixes.

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Swedish study of 100,000 women found higher rate of early detection, suggesting potential to support radiologists

The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening reduces the rate of a cancer diagnosis by 12% in subsequent years and leads to a higher rate of early detection, according to the first trial of its kind.

Researchers said the study was the largest to date looking at AI...

A WIRED analysis of nearly 1,400 Friday showtimes of Melania found only two with no tickets available. Both are before 3 pm.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.

Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.

Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.