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Ouaddou relieved as Bucs stay on top after Soweto derby stalemate
The Buccaneers are still at the summit of the table with 59 points and lead second-place Sundowns, who have played a game less, by a single point after Sunday’s drama.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
April 27 (Reuters) – Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran’s nuclear program.
Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
SPECIAL REPORT: REVEALED: Minister Tolashe’s state-funded nanny — and the daughter who took half her salary
Documents obtained by Daily Maverick suggest that a former household employee of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe was made to pay half her government-funded monthly salary to Tolashe’s daughter.
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
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.
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.