The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro’s indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
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WEATHER: Rain expected in some parts of SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 20 May 2026.
News24 | Trump to speak with Taiwan’s president in a new challenge for US-China relations
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a US leader that could roil US relations with China.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Return to the Bellville South house of horrors case
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
‘The first in my lifetime’ – Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding ‘bottlers’ tag
Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.
Morero awaits report on kidnapping allegations against Joburg MMC Mnisi
ANC urges police to treat party member without favour or fear
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi’s Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC’s Russia Editor.
WATCH | Why Marble Towers is taking Joburg to court over demolition plans
The matter was postponed to allow both parties more time to negotiate before it proceeds to full arguments in court.
Streeting says he is ‘full of rebellious hope’ as he delivers resignation speech
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he’d lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
PARTY CRASHERS OP-ED: Out with the old? Nigerian primaries spark new hope for the young
Since 1999 the ballot paper has been long with no-hopers, but this time, with the emergence of new coalitions looking to reshape the political landscape, things might be different.
Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.
Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial
Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.
Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a “routine international flight” during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
‘At least it wasn’t on my head’: King laughs off bird poo misfortune
King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon’s hiking death after son’s arrest
Isak Andic’s son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe’s biggest clothing empires.
Flight tracking shows US surveillance aircraft near Cuba as tensions continue
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Cloudy, cool, warm with isolated showers for most of SA
Cloudy, cool and warm conditions with isolated showers are expected in most parts of the country, according to the South African Weather Service.
Ramaphosa asks chief justice Mandisa Maya for permission to review Phala Phala report
The independent panel report was headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.