US envoy: ‘Real opportunity’ for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
US envoy Amos Hochstein said he sees a “real opportunity” for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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This 900kg, 447kW Chilean race car won the 2024 Hot Wheels Legends Tour
A Chilean-built race car, La Liebre (The Hare), has been named the 2024 winner of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
SIBLING SHOWDOWN: Springboks embrace youth and experience as Hendrikse brothers prepare for Welsh challenge in final Test
Coach Rassie Erasmus has made seven personnel changes to the team that beat England last week.
Mixed feelings in Lebanon as anticipation of a ceasefire builds
Anticipation of further Israeli strikes and hopes for a ceasefire compete for hearts and minds in Lebanon.
Ukraine fires US-supplied long range missiles into Russia, Kremlin says
Six missiles were used in a strike on an ammunitions depot on Tuesday morning, the Kremlin claims.
Pro-Palestine protests at G20 summit in Brazil
Protesters near the G20 summit in Brazil are calling upon world leaders to get a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT: EXCLUSIVE — Toll from botched elephant translocation rises after 10th person killed by the pachyderms
More than 11,000 people on both sides of the Zambian/Malawian border around Kasungu National Park have suffered damage to crops and homes or lost a loved one to invading elephants since a botched relocation of the animals in 2022, a situation worsened by the El Niño-triggered drought last summer.
Poverty hit Palestinians repair banknotes in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are being forced to pay to have tattered banknotes repaired.
News24 | Soshanguve couple found guilty of insurance murder
Soshanguve couple Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu have been found guilty of murdering her ex-boyfriend as part of an elaborate plot to fake Sibusiso’s death and cash in on his life insurance.
Two women in Free State court for ‘fraudulent’ Covid-19 Ters claims
Two women appeared before the Bethlehem specialised commercial crimes court on Monday on separate charges of fraud and money laundering relating to Covid-19 temporary employer/employee relief scheme claims.
Murderer jailed for life after teens’ stabbing
Antony Snook, 45, was convicted of murdering two boys attacked with machetes in a case of mistaken identity.
News24 | Lesotho moves towards gender affirmation treatment, transgender recognition for children
Lesotho could soon have legislation to ensure access to gender affirmation treatment for children and birth certificates that reflect a transition.
MEC Mbali Shinga chastises KZN old-age home over corruption allegations
Pietermaritzburg-based Isabel Beardmore Home for the Aged, which receives about R2.5m annually as a NGO, has been hit by a spate of strikes by unhappy staff.
News24 | ‘The United Nations must remain the centerpiece of multilateralism,’ says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the G20 Leaders’ Summit to call for the respect of the United Nations Charter.
£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts
Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.
Itoje makes England vow amid rebel league reports
Maro Itoje says playing for England is the priority for him and his international team-mates amid reports of a rebel league that would prevent him playing Test rugby if he joined.
News24 | Nersa’s head of electricity regulation suspended amid inquiry
The official, who this year said the regulator had interpreted the law in applying power tariff hikes, has been suspended.
‘It is unacceptable and must end,’ says environment minister Dion George on lion bone trade
Environment, forestry and fisheries minister Dion George has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending controversial practices surrounding captive lions, particularly the lion bone trade.
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters
President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to ‘widespread violations’.