‘Extraordinary’ heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
As the temperature builds across the UK, we could see the hottest May day on record in this heatwave, Simon King explains
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At least 24 killed in two separate attacks in Honduras
No motive has been identified for the attacks, though northern Honduras has been the site of ongoing agrarian conflict for years.
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News24 | Rubio warns US is focused on changing ‘failed state’ Cuba communist system
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba that the United States was laser-focused on changing the communist system, after the island was stunned by a US indictment of its former president Raúl Castro.
News24 | WATCH | Blouberg Buoys: Cape Town resident saves man from riptide for the second time
Pieter Rietveld almost didn’t go to Bloubergstrand on Mother’s Day morning two weeks ago. But another man, Colin, can be very grateful that he did, as Pieter was called on to save him from a riptide for the second time in two weeks.
Unions to hold urgent talks with Prasa over ‘flawed’ retrenchment process
Satawu, Untu say rail operator has avoided efforts to save jobs
Commuters dread higher travel costs as Putco fare hike set to take effect
Minibus taxi fares are set to increase exponentially hitting hard-pressed commuters in the pocket, due to increasing fuel prices.
Nqothole vows to beat Edwards to be in line for IBF world title
He jets off to that country tomorrow with trainers, Phumzile Matyhila and Bernie Pailman.Rated No 5 by the IBF, Nqothole will take on sixth-rated Charlie Edwards in their official IBF junior bantamweight title eliminator next Friday night.
SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Ugly obstacle course confronts mayoral challengers
ANC nomination portal presents exhaustive array of requirements as contest begins to reach fever pitch
STARS OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP | Sadio Mané remains one of African football’s greats
Former Liverpool striker can entrench himself in African folklore if he helps Senegal roar again in North America
SOWETAN | Molosankwe’s murder must not be vain
The murder of Thato Molosankwe has once again exposed the deep crisis of violence engulfing SA and the growing danger faced by those who stand up for their communities.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Durban: A city governing on empty
President Cyril Ramaphosa says eThekwini is turning a corner – but R6.4 billion in irregular expenditure and 21 billion litres of water lost every month tell a very different story.
US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief
May 21 (Reuters) – The United States arrested Adys Lastres Morera, the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.
US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran’s designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace process in the Middle Eastern country and impeding the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
Australian women linked to ISIS leave Syrian camp, ABC reports
SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) – A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday.
Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump ‘very disappointed’ over Iran war stance
HELSINGBORG, Sweden May 22 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe.
‘We are resilient’: As San Diego’s Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated
Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday’s deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day
The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from the rest of the country.
‘No means no’: Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.