Spain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo
The vote, which passes 178 votes to 169, enshrines into law an embargo that has been in effect since the war began.
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Spain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide
Spanish lawmakers have passed a law ending all trade of arms, defence equipment, or technologies to Israel.
Authorities charge man accused of starting deadly LA wildfire
Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht was behind fire that destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
Brazil’s beef exports to China surge as Trump’s tariffs shift global demand
Brazil’s beef shipments to the US tumble by 41 percent as exports to China grow by 38 percent.
Troops cheated hearing tests, says ex-marine suing MoD
About 10,000 former military personnel are suing the Ministry of Defence over hearing loss.
Injured captain Kane to miss Wales friendly
England captain Harry Kane will miss Thursday’s friendly against Wales with a minor injury.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: With gold at $4,000/oz and platinum soaring, there’s a vibe in SA mining
There is indeed a new vibe at the Joburg Indaba this year, one driven in part by gold’s record run and rebound in PGM prices. This vibe has rippled into the JSE and the rand’s performance.
Activists warn Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes risk regional war
Human rights groups urge Congress to block unauthorised force as fears of wider Caribbean conflict and chaos grow.
Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti
Two goals from Salah and one from Adel make Egypt the third African country after Morocco and Tunisia to book a berth.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Asset recovery — South Africa not alone in ‘pay back the money’ fight
Financial fraud is rife the world over — at least that’s what the world’s top legal experts told Daily Maverick at the Frontiers of Asset Recovery Conference 2025.
Amorim needs three years at Man Utd – Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says manager Ruben Amorim needs three years to prove he is a “great” coach.
Reflections from Gaza as Israel’s war enters its third year
Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid remembers the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza and reflects on her time reporting.
Manchester synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS, UK police say
Police said Jihad al-Shamie called emergency services to declare allegiance to armed group as he carried out the attack.
Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties
President Mohamud says adopting Swahili ‘important for our integration into the region’.
OPINIONISTA: Good news as weather, confidence and machinery sales align for SA agriculture boost
The positive weather outlook and robust tractor sales provide sufficient comfort for us to maintain an optimistic view about the season ahead.
OPINIONISTA: Supply and demand – a lesson in water economics from Dr Seuss and the Lorax
As human needs grow, the demand for water will simply outstrip supply. This will probably happen in the lifetime of most of my readers, and certainly in their children’s lifetime, depending on where they live.
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS: Taylor Swift and stolen church money emerge as JSC grills ConCourt candidates
Vital interviews to fill two vacancies at the Constitutional Court have resulted in the shortlisting of five candidates.
Jordanian-born Palestinian chemist awarded Nobel Prize
Omar M. Yaghi, a chemist born to Palestinian refugee parents in Jordan, has been awarded a Nobel Prize.
PARLIAMENTARY HEARING: Jail ‘captured journalists’ and ‘negligent MPs with leaked intelligence’ – Mkhwanazi
KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has told Parliament that ‘captured’ journalists who push agendas to the detriment of others should be jailed. And MPs who ‘negligently’ deal with leaked intelligence information should also spend time behind bars.