News24 | Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations
Addis Ababa’s renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara.
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Was A$AP Rocky’s comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran’s government
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for “surgical” strikes on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
Machado vows to lead Venezuela ‘when right time comes’
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
Former Man Utd players’ comments ‘irrelevant’ – Carrick
Michael Carrick brands the noise generated around Manchester United by former players “irrelevant” and says Roy Keane’s personal comments did not bother him.
Body found in search for missing girl, 15
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.
Man who duped child into helping him kill wife jailed
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Heavy rains, thunderstorms persist in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KZN
Disruptive rain leading to widespread flooding is expected to continue in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
Wu demolishes Xiao to reach last four of Masters
Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.
THE INTERVIEW : ‘It’s going to be difficult’ — Anton Bredell on Western Cape water stress and wildfires
More than 10,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires in the Western Cape this year and there are water supply problems in multiple municipalities. Budgets have been depleted for aerial firefighting efforts. Now, the Western Cape Cabinet will hear an application for a state of disaster.
News24 | Uganda counting votes amid reports of violence
Uganda’s opposition said its leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest on Friday, after an election that also saw a member of parliament accuse security forces of killing 10 people at his home.
News24 | Steinhoff fraud; 11 dead in Limpopo floods; Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
REVIEW | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a stylish alternative crossover
Existing ASX owners wanting to upgrade to something newer will find much to get excited about in the Outlander Sport.
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.
Best news for the South African rand in over 20 years
South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic backdrop drive gains.
WATER CRISIS: Knysna has days of water left after years of ‘long-term operational and management failures’
Unless there’s a significant downpour in Knysna, residents’ taps will run dry within days. An intergovernmental team is looking at urgent interventions, but the crisis has been brewing for years.
Glasner to leave Palace at end of season
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.
News24 | UN highlights Russia long-range weapons as reason for deadliest year for Ukraine civilians
Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, as casualties soared amid flaring hostilities along the front line and Russia’s expanded use of long-range weapons, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said.