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Newsdeck: IMF to provide Ukraine with $500 million after review
June 30 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it has completed its eighth review under an extended arrangement as part of the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine, providing the country with a disbursement of about $500 million (SDR 0.37 billion).
What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.
France’s Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of ‘blackmail’
June 30 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that tariffs levied by powerful countries were often a form of “blackmail” rather than instruments to rebalance trade.
Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family
Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.
Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines?
If Russia plans to broaden the ground war, Ukraine may need deeper lines of defence. Landmines could prove critical.
News24 | Peace deal with Rwanda opens way to ‘new era’, says DR Congo president
A peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC paves the way for “a new era of stability”, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday.
THE CANCER GAP: Attempts under way to fix gap in SA’s plan to fight cancer
Experts say cancer patients in the public sector in South Africa are dying for avoidable reasons, such as dysfunctional referral systems and a lack of medical imaging and treatment. Spotlight looks at efforts to get the country’s battle with cancer back on track.
Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year
The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.
Young, online and always connected: SA’s 25 to 34-year-olds dominate internet use
South Africa’s 25 to 34-year-old age group leads the country’s digital revolution as the world celebrates World Social Media Day.
Israel kills 85 Palestinians, bombing across Gaza amid new ceasefire push
Homes, schools, hospitals and hungry aid seekers targeted by Israel as it forces thousands out of the enclave’s north.
MEDIA QUANDARY OP-ED: AI slop and the battle for truth — why platform dominance threatens quality information
Quality information is even more important now in an age of AI slop where the information ecosystem is awash in misleading images and strange blah words that sound like they mean something but don’t really.
Police launch investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets
It follows performances from both bands on Saturday at the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset.
SLOWING REVOLUTION OP-ED: South Africa has barely scratched the surface of its rooftop solar potential
Johannesburg alone has enough rooftop space to power the entire country through midwinter without coal. So why have installations slowed?
‘I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me’
Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.
Watch: Alcaraz & Fognini play out marathon rally
Fabio Fognini gets the better of Carlos Alcaraz after a lengthy 18-shot rally, earning a break point against the reigning Wimbledon champion as David Beckham watches on.
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Can Starlink stake its claim in South Africa? With Carol Paton
This is The Lead, a daily News24 podcast hosted by broadcaster Graeme Raubenheimer, showcasing the best of our journalists’ in-depth reporting.
Planning a trip to China? Check out the latest visa process updates
China has introduced a new online visa application system to simplify and speed up the process for travellers. Here’s what you need to know…
Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev suffers shock first-round exit
Former world number one upset by Benjamin Bonzi of France on day one of third Grand Slam of the year.
Man who stole R6m from special needs school gets 12 years in jail
The Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court has sentenced Ralton Christopher Fischer, a former human resources manager at a school catering for learners with special educational needs, to 12 years’ imprisonment for fraud.