Trump is putting pressure on Cuba – why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a “fraudulent case” designed to justify military intervention.
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Trump wants new Fed chair to be ‘totally independent’
The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh’s predecessor to cut interest rates.
Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog
Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog.
News24 | Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business.
Teen boys’ racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
Kamran Aman was killed by Marcus Staniforth and another boy outside his mother’s home.
Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence
She is leaving the role of coordinating the US intelligence agencies on 30 June in order to help her husband, who was diagnosed with bone cancer.
Economic Turbulence: Consumer commission calls FlySafair’s overbooking tactics ‘unconscionable conduct’
The National Consumer Commission has officially referred FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for what an investigation into flight overbooking has revealed to be ‘unconscionable conduct’.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and HAIL to hit SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 23 May 2026.
Drake’s surprise three-album drop makes UK album chart history
The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.
Ex-cop among two accused with Man B in teen shooting case
Prominent businessman and entertainer Mlindelwa “Man B” Tyekana appeared in the magistrate’s court in KuGompo City on Friday for his first bail appearance in a teen shooting case.
William praises Catherine, saying ‘our family couldn’t cope’ without her
The Prince of Wales says he feels “very proud” of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis.
News24 | EU moves to sanction Iran over Hormuz blockade
European Union nations moved on Friday towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said.
Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of ‘putting politics over public safety’ after £50m Met deal blocked
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give “hostile states and criminals an advantage”.
News24 | Grade 5 pupil snatched outside Joburg school
A Grade 5 pupil was kidnapped outside Allied School in Robertsham, Johannesburg, on Friday morning, in what the school has described as a targeted incident.