In the country with the world’s lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming
Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea’s demographic crisis.
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US widens public benefit restrictions for undocumented immigrants
Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump for wrongful detention
The Palestinian student activist has accused the Trump administration of smearing his name and unlawful imprisonment.
Tottenham sign West Ham midfielder Kudus for £55m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to work permit.
Hikers brave torrential rain on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu
Footage shows hikers on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu descending its peak through surging water after torrential rains.
Is suspending asylum requests the right way to curb immigration?
Athens warns it will now arrest people entering Greece without authorisation from North Africa.
The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year
A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
Sweat, smile, repeat – science says so!
We dig into the science, culture and business of sports and wellness, unpacking how every step, every pedal, every stretch, adds up to a healthier, happier you.
England-India: Root’s 99 keeps tourists at bay on day one of third Test
Former England captain hits an unbeaten 99 as the hosts close first day against India on 251-4.
Israeli attacks kill 82 amid forced displacement plans, truce talks in Gaza
Amid aid restrictions and violence, EU strikes new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza.
Family speak to man in burning rubble in Gaza but cannot save him
A Palestinian man trapped under rubble in a burning building spoke to his cousin by phone, pleading for help in Gaza.
OPINIONISTA: President Ramaphosa only finds his voice when faced with easy targets
No National Dialogue will help the President grow a spine to do what is needed, no National Dialogue will convince South Africans that we have a President who is willing to expend his political capital (such as it is) in the interests of the country.
England keep ‘fingers crossed’ on Stokes injury
Ollie Pope says England will keep their “fingers crossed” Ben Stokes has not suffered a serious injury after the captain struggled on the first day of the third Test against India at Lord’s.
Texas officials face questions about emergency alerts during deadly floods
Rescue efforts included over 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.
Watch: The story of Jane Birkin’s £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.
SPRINGBOK CENTURION: Centurion Willie le Roux — the unsung hero who drove Rassie’s Bok revolution
The fullback has been central to the Springboks’ revival over the past eight years, but instead of getting credit, he has often been unfairly criticised.
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum blasts US screwworm response as ‘exaggerated’
The US has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle for fear of the parasitic, flesh-eating worm spreading north.
Root unbeaten on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one
Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord’s.
‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai
US president appeared surprised by his counterpart’s ‘beautiful English’, despite it being Liberia’s national language.
TROUBLED WATERS: Researchers, City of Cape Town clash on pollution, data and scientific integrity
Is Cape Town hiding its water woes? An explosive UCT-led study has alleged that the city routinely downplays pollution, manipulating scientific data.