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News24 | SEE | Barefoot joy: Prince William and Catherine mark 15th anniversary with family photo
It was a family affair for the Prince and Princess of Wales 15th wedding anniversary.
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031
Kobbie Mainoo signs a new contract with Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031.
SHATTERED DREAMS: Football’s biggest stage hit by early wave of injury withdrawals
A handful of soccer players have already been ruled out of the 2026 Fifa World Cup through injury. Others are in a race against time to regain fitness before the soccer spectacle begins in June.
Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would present the proposal to the Baltic state’s defence council.
News24 | Trump wants more countries to help open Strait of Hormuz, rejects Iran proposal
US President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
Austria falling short in fight against money laundering, says global watchdog
Austria continues to fall short in its investigation and prosecution of money laundering despite facing a range of illicit finance threats as a gateway to Eastern Europe, the global financial crime watchdog said in a report on Thursday.
News24 | Cape Town’s bid to manage Metrorail gets the go-ahead in R1.9-trillion national plan
The City of Cape Town’s push to manage passenger rail within the metropole received its strongest support yet from the national Department of Transport, with the launch of the draft National Rail Master Plan on 23 April.
Russia is working to restore growth after contraction, the Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the government are working to restore growth, the Kremlin said, after preliminary official data showed the $3.0 trillion economy contracted for the first time in three years and the central bank called for honest data.
South Korea, Australia agree to strengthen energy supply chain resilience, Seoul says
South Korea and Australia have agreed to work together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience and to maintain stable, safe and reliable supply of energy resources, including diesel and LNG, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting
Jurors at the Old Bailey hear Alfie Coleman, 21, believed in fighting a race war.
River chaos beats polished glory in New Zealand’s wildest boat race
The Waikato River race strips sport back to something raw, unpolished and deeply human, where participation outweighs performance. Along a demanding 142km stretch of river, competitors are bound together by breakdowns, resilience and a shared journey, rather than the pursuit of status or spectacle.
Kaze criticises players’ poor attitude after 2-0 loss to Siwelele
Co-coach calls out lack of fight after Amakhosi’s seven-game unbeaten run ends
HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Blitzboks revival built on culture, consistency and a long view
The Blitzboks have emerged as the team to beat in this season’s HSBC SVNS series, having finally broken their Hong Kong hoodoo. But their resurgence is built on more than results. Under Philip Snyman, South Africa’s (SA’s) sevens side have paired defensive steel with a return to their roots.
The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut
A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer’s difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.
News24 | Local government elections to be held on 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the 2026 local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026.
News24 | City of Cape Town’s fixed tariffs declared invalid and unlawful
The Western Cape High Court has declared key tariff charges in the City of Cape Town’s 2025/26 budget unlawful and invalid.
Volkswagen profit drop in first quarter spurs further cuts
Volkswagen must fundamentally overhaul its business as tariffs, geopolitical shocks and weak car demand batter the industry, the carmaker said on Thursday, with a sharp first-quarter profit drop underscoring the urgency.
Moody’s derecognition: What 24-month deadline means for South Africa’s banks
With Moody’s Ratings South Africa bowing out, local banks have a 24-month grace period to transition their credit risk assessments.
Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak
Passengers are being advised to find alternate methods of travel to avoid the station.