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Nepal PM seeks calm, promises to meet protesters’ push to ‘end corruption’
Sushila Karki asks country to come together to rebuild in first public statement since becoming interim leader.

Prince Andrew needs to be fully investigated, Giuffre family says
Virginia Guiffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, alleged she was abused by the prince three times.

Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protesters scuffled with UK police
More than two dozen far-right demonstrators were arrested after scuffling with police and anti-racism counter-protesters
Marc Marquez wins San Marino Grand Prix to edge closer to MotoGP title
Ducati’s Marc Marquez resisted the challenge of Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi to win the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday, taking his revenge after crashing out of the lead in Saturday’s sprint, to inch closer to the MotoGP title.

Ex-world champion Hatton dies aged 46
Former world champion Ricky Hatton is found dead at his home in Manchester.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: How to create lasting wealth for your family
Putting the right structures in place can help to build family wealth that lasts for generations instead of disappearing through taxes and bad decisions a generation later.

Man on the run after house explosion injures four
Man, woman and child in neighbouring houses were injured and Jacob Ryan is wanted by police.

Romania becomes second Nato country to detect Russian drone in its airspace
Ukraine’s President Zelensky called the incursion “an obvious expansion of the war by Russia”.
News24 | EXPLAINER | Why dividends are important
Dividends are a form of investment return paid at regular intervals directly to shareholders out of company profits.

Robinson tapping into disquiet in the country, says minister
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says Robinson has been able to tap into a years-long sense of grievance in the country.

Has Israel gone rogue?
Marc Lamont Hill discusses Israel’s strike on Doha and what it means for Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

Leaders gather for Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar after Israel’s Doha attack
Qatar seeks a collective response to Israel, which has attacked several other countries as it pummels Gaza.
Death toll from Nepal’s anti-corruption protests raised to 72
In the deadliest outbreak of political violence in Nepal for decades, mainly young Nepalis took to the streets of the capital and other cities early last week, prompting Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday.
Akani Simbine, Gift Leotlela give South Africa two men in 100m final
South Africa has qualified two men for the 100m final at the world championships in Tokyo, with both Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela earning their spots as time qualifiers in Sunday’s semifinals.

How the diamond engagement ring was invented – and sold around the world
The story of the diamond industry is one of monopolies, marketing and a month’s salary or more.

Israeli army carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria
Israel has repeatedly entered Syria since the fall of al-Assad and has carried out air raids across the country.
Boks boss Erasmus praises belief over bragging after record win against All Blacks
Despite all the criticism after Eden Park and surrounding his team selection for the Wellington sequel, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was feeling magnanimous after their record-breaking 43-10 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.

Victim of ‘racially aggravated’ rape thanks community for support
The victim says she “would never wish this on anyone” and is grateful for the community’s support.

Palestinians flee Israeli bombing of Gaza City to ‘unknown’ in al-Mawasi
As Israel displaces thousands from the north of the enclave, concerns are growing about conditions in the south.