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News24 | Ebola returns to the DRC: 246 cases, 65 deaths and a war zone blocking containment
Health officials have raised the alarm over an outbreak of the Ebola virus in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France
The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

Trump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, “I don’t talk about that”.

Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in north London hours after allegedly attacking a friend from the Somali community.

Marion Island team to be evacuated after polar diesel shortage delays SA Agulhas II voyage
The environment minister has ordered the evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after shortages of fuel additives delayed the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to the remote sub-Antarctic base

Eleven ‘far-right agitators’ banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Saturday’s rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

Armoured Mobility named official Volkswagen SA armouring partner
Armoured Mobility is now recognised as an approved converter partner for VW vehicles in SA
NEWSFLASH: Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail, urged to ‘respect the justice system’
Leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC), MP Fadiel Adams, has been released on R10,000 bail on strict conditions in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal.

Madlanga commission rejects Brown Mogotsi’s bid to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson
The Madlanga commission on Friday dismissed an application by North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to recuse evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, rejecting claims of bias and unfair prejudice. Mogotsi alleged that Chaskalson had promised to protect him during the commission’s hearings if he provided damaging evidence against North West businessman and ANC backer Suleiman Carrim. But […]

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
There’s a chance Andy Burnham’s bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.
News24 | DA unveils team deployed to impeachment committee on Phala Phala
DA parliamentary leader George Michalakis is going to lead the five-member team that is going to form part of the impeachment committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala matter.

Carrick future to be decided ‘pretty soon’ amid contract talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says his future will be decided soon amid contract talks.

News24 | Myanmar pardons 4 335 prisoners in first major act of new presidency
Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one of his first official acts since the coup leader became president this month.
News24 | ‘Mandate is intact’: ANC NEC offers Ramaphosa ‘unanimous’ backing amid Phala Phala saga
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mandate to lead the party and the government of national unity remains “intact”.

Wardley triggers rematch clause with Dubois
Fabio Wardley says he has triggered a clause for an immediate rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

EXPLAINER | How a tree growing in rural KZN could help treat diabetes
Key insights on the Warburgia salutaris tree and its potential diabetes treatment benefits

Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail
Adams was arrested in the Western Cape on May 5 and brought to KwaZulu-Natal last week