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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Two Singaporeans missing for days were confirmed dead on Sunday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s Halmahera island

A love letter to La Concorde
The office park in Paarl has character, scale and history that cannot be replicated. Developers have listened to the building and acknowledged its story
News24 | SA scientists deserve praise for quick hantavirus outbreak ID and warnings
At least three people have died and others were hospitalised after an Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch Arctic cruise ship MV Hondius.

Fitzpatrick surges into lead as McIlroy falters
Alex Fitzpatrick hits a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

What does Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth do next after election victory?
Plaid forged a stunning election victory, and its leader’s thoughts are now on building a government.

Defiant Dubois sheds quitter tag to write new narrative
Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.
AMABHUNGANE: Inside Eskom’s tainted R21bn diesel contract
From R3-billion in alleged prepayments, to a contract awarded to a group under investigation for bribing Transnet officials, is this Eskom’s most dubious deal ever?

Probe pans Tolashe over illegal DG contract
Minister found to be uncooperative and evasive

Panic stations for ANC over Phala Phala
Party scurries to find ways to dodge the possible bullet of impeachment for the president – and it can’t count on help from the DA
How cybercriminals hacked Ekurhuleni’s IT system to steal R2bn
Spyware, insider access, and lack of audit trails enabled massive municipal billing scam

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather’s potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
News24 | Cyril not ‘panicking’ but Phala Phala fallout could accelerate ANC succession fight, hurt GNU
The Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala ruling has revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, triggering renewed political pressure on the ANC and reopening succession debates ahead of crucial elections.

Our relationship with food is messed up – let’s sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there’s a lot more to food than you might think.

Is Starmer’s leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

Indian model’s understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her – and to her understated aesthetic.

Antisemitism ‘a problem for all of us to fix’, religious leaders say in letter
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards
Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision – but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s participation.

The Papers: ‘Plot to oust Starmer’ and ‘Gord help us all’
Sunday’s papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown’s return to politics.