Political violence jolts the US once again – with a familiar response
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
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Newspaper headlines: ‘United King Don’ and ‘PM battles to block sleaze vote’
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US dominates Tuesday’s papers.
My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can’t get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
King to defend ‘democratic values’ as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday’s gun attack.
Man pleads guilty to murder 2 decades after death of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.
‘Hands and feet tied up’: Indonesia police probe alleged abuse at childcare centre
In a case that has gripped the nation, dozens of children have allegedly been mistreated at the centre in Yogyakarta.
Terror trial to begin for man accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosectuors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A., received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?
The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.
Zuma: ‘I’ll have tea with Ramaphosa’
The MK Party leader accused the ANC of “gatekeeping” the history of those who fought for freedom, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the ANC’s former armed wing
Kingmaker: The party that can’t decide — but could hand KZN to Zuma
NFP councillors in different towns are in a host of different coalitions, some with the IFP, others with the ANC, and one cohort rules a municipality with the Economic Freedom Front.
King Charles arrives in US for trip overshadowed by Iran quarrel and shooting
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) – Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day trip, a tour which has taken on even greater prominence after the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting and amid acrimony between the close allies.
White House to review Trump’s security after gunfire near press dinner
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) – The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday’s shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald Trump and top officials were attending a dinner, the administration said on Monday.
WINGS ON HIS HEELS: Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon continues to move the needle of elite performance possibilities
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first human to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race at the London Marathon, clocking one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds.
WATER CRISIS SPECIAL REPORT: Water crisis — close to R19bn lost that could have brought water into homes
Ageing infrastructure, weak governance and poor oversight drive major water losses nationwide, at great cost to taxpayers.
ACCOUNTABILITY HACK OP-ED: Peter Thiel is building a parallel justice system — powered by AI
His investment in Objection.ai points to a new model: private investigations, AI verdicts and accountability mechanisms that operate outside democratic institutions.
MACHINE UN-LEARNING: Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy after hallucination revelations
It was a horrible Freedom Day weekend for Communications Minister Solly Malatsi as an explosive media report unmasked the AI hallucinations holding up the very policy meant to solve the exact problem.
Residents still waiting for new clinic 10 years and R20.9m later
Nearly R20m has been spent on a clinic in Boitumelo, Sebokeng, but more than a decade later there is little to show for it beyond a lone boundary wall.
WEATHER: Bitter cold and powerful winds to batter SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.