IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order
The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.
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Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election?
Chile’s right wing is seeking to capitalise on concern over crime and immigration in its bid to replace Gabriel Boric.
PA warns against ‘agents of displacement’ in Gaza after South Africa flight
Palestinian authorities say shadowy companies and entities are working in line with Israel on human trafficking.
News24 | Palestinian who fled Gaza on plane that landed in SA says Israel helped facilitate transfer
A resident of the Gaza Strip, who is one of 153 Palestinians that landed in South Africa without the correct paperwork this week, says the group did not know where they would end up when they left Israel.
How China’s appetite for the ‘king of fruits’ is changing Southeast Asia
101 East investigates how China’s craze for durian is driving profits and environmental disputes in Southeast Asia.
Why Russia’s liberal opposition is so anti-Palestinian
Many Russian dissidents claim to embrace liberal values while fully subscribing to a racist view of the world.
BBC now faces tough legal battle with world’s most powerful man. What happens next?
Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.
Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir
An explosion at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir has killed at least nine people and injured 32 others.
China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan
China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.
Nine killed in accidental blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say
Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.
Chance of snow in UK this week after Storm Claudia clears
As the rains clear, northerly winds will turn our weather much colder next week with the chance of snow in some parts.
AGENTS OF CHAOS: Zuma’s MK empire falls apart as warfare rages within
Eighteen months after securing 58 seats in Parliament to become South Africa’s official opposition, Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe party is in debt and riddled with factionalism and chaos.
LIVE: Israel closely coordinated Gaza families’ mystery transit to S Africa
US calls on UN Security Council to back its draft resolution aimed at bolstering Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
News24 | Getting Outdoors: Stony Point, one of only two land-based African penguin colonies in SA
For this week’s Pick of the Pack, Riaan Manser visited Stony Point in the Western Cape: one of only two land-based African penguin colonies in South Africa.
Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited video
US president signals legal war even as UK network apologises for ‘error of judgement’ in editing his January 6 speech.
Eubank Jr v Benn 2 – big-fight predictions
Tony Bellew is backing the underdog, as the world of boxing gives their predictions for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn 2.
UN extends peacekeeping mission in disputed Abyei region for another year
The Security Council says further extensions would hinge on real progress between Sudan and South Sudan.
Parker denies taking ‘any prohibited substance’
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denies taking “any prohibited substance” after testing positive for cocaine.
Malian media authorities suspend two French broadcasters
Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.
All Black McKenzie sets example and challenge for ambitious England
England will have to find another level to edge out a team they have beaten only eight times in more than a century.
OPINIONISTA: Before the 16 Days of Activism slogans arrive, we need to ask: who cares for those who care for survivors?
If we want a response to gender-based violence that lasts beyond these 16 days, we must stop outsourcing resilience to individuals and start building communities of care.