Earthquake-hit Mandalay was the ‘city of gold’. Now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week’s earthquake.
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Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail
Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.
How dangerous are the tensions between the US and Iran?
US President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran, while Tehran says it would respond.
Israel’s Netanyahu reverses spy chief nomination amid US criticism
US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.
EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says
Ursula von der Leyen says ‘all instruments are on the table’ as bloc weighs response to US tariffs.
Deputy minister of higher education Mimmy Gondwe leads campaign against bogus colleges
Deputy minister of higher education and training Dr Mimmy Gondwe says obtaining qualifications from unregistered institutions of higher learning robs students of employment opportunities.
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
IN THE MIX: IPL breakthrough as Ryan Rickelton’s stellar 62 powers Mumbai Indians past Kolkata Knight Riders
After a slow start, Ryan Rickelton has exhibited some of the SA20 form that sparked the initial interest from the Mumbai Indians.
Three die in west London crash between car and bus
Emergency services found a bus and car alight on Monday evening and three people died at the scene.
Myanmar holds minute of silence as death toll from earthquake tops 2,700
Elderly woman pulled from rubble 91 hours after Friday’s quake as Myanmar remembers those who died.
NO DEAL: ANC and DA fail to reach Budget compromise before key meeting in Parliament
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen were reportedly meeting on Tuesday to rescue the Budget — and the GNU — after talks collapsed.
Video: China sends warships to surround Taiwan in invasion drill
Chinese warships and air forces have been conducting an invasion drill around Taiwan, which responded with its warships.
Connor turns down GB spot after being asked to pay
Distance runner Ben Connor says he is declining his selection by Great Britain for the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete.
WHAT’S COOKING: Golden floating islands, aka sweetcorn and beans bake
The South African favourite, which grows prolifically in this country and is a running gag in the Madam and Eve cartoon strip, is given a Mexican treatment in this original bake. Miellliiieeesssss!!!!!
CLASSROOM CRISIS: Rape of 7-year-old girl spotlights persistent pattern of sexual abuse, procedural failures at SA schools
The two rape cases at Eastern Cape schools, which have sparked public outrage and demands for justice, have brought to light a disturbing pattern of abuse by teachers nationwide, highlighting regulatory gaps and critical flaws in HR systems and data collection on sexual misconduct cases in the South African education system.
Summit turns spotlight on poor state of infrastructure in SA
Poor road and bridge infrastructure, hijacked buildings as well as decaying infrastructure were brought into the spotlight at the inaugural Public Works and Infrastructure Summit in Sandton on Tuesday.
SKY-HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says scene is set for Champions League success
He may have boarded the Sundowns bus while it was already moving in the 2024/25 season, but there are high expectations for head coach Miguel Cardoso.
News24 | Chess is becoming super popular in South Africa. Here’s why that’s great
South Africans are playing chess in ever-greater numbers online and at clubs. That’s a great thing. Building a strong chess culture may help South Africans compete at the sport’s highest level in the years ahead.
News24 | Too precious to pollute: Amadiba’s young people cleaning environmentally sensitive coastline
Fueled by their love for their community and concern for marine and terrestrial life, the youth of Amadiba in the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast have been leading coastline cleaning campaigns to combat pollution.