Oil prices ease as US seeks reopening of the Hormuz Strait
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.
Arsenal reach first Champions League final since 2006
The Gunners, whose season was faltering a few weeks ago, will face either Bayern or PSG
The Papers: ‘Borrowing costs hit 28-year high’ and ‘Come cry with me’
The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday’s papers.
The league is the dream – but is this Arsenal’s moment in Europe?
All the talk has been about Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge – but is this now the Gunners’ time to conquer Europe?
Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae’s outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae’s evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea’s next leader.
How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel’s show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.
Leigh Halfpenny – a humble hero who never knew how good he was
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain’s health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
‘Nothing will bring back my son’: How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon – bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
RUNNING BATTLE: Athletics body warns against government takeover of Soweto Marathon amid ongoing prize payout crisis
After delays in prize payments, Central Gauteng Athletics cautions against government intervention in the Soweto Marathon, stressing the importance of compliance with international sports governance.
GUESS WHO’S BACK: Cogta rules NMB city manager suspension unlawful as metro faces leadership vacuum
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has ordered that suspended Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Dr Noxolo Nqwazi be reinstated, but the council has yet to act, leaving the metro’s top administration in flux and the CFO position unresolved.
Tech in Education (Part 1): South Africa’s digital dilemma – balancing screens and foundational learning in classrooms
There is no meaningful benefit for having screens in the classroom up to Grade 3, but throwing out the digital bathwater should not come at the cost of discarding opportunities for our children. We have to make compromises.
ANALYSIS: D-Day looms for Ramaphosa as ConCourt set to rule on Phala Phala scandal
As the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala scandal, the ramifications could redefine President Ramaphosa’s political future and reshape opposition dynamics in South Africa.
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
Pirates do the job against Stellies to keep pressure on Sundowns
All eyes now on Loftus for the Brazilians’ huge clash against Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday night
DRUGS AND CORRUPTION: From bust to heist — Hawks officer says cops ‘intentionally bungled’ R200m cocaine haul investigation
In June 2021, a R200m cocaine consignment linked to transnational traffickers was intercepted in KwaZulu-Natal. Months later, it was stolen from an unprotected Hawks building. The Madlanga Commission has now heard how cops may have intentionally crafted this chain of events.
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE: Public participation process in ‘frightfully expensive’ NHI scheme under scrutiny in ConCourt
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi attended the Constitutional Court hearing on the National Health Insurance Act, along with former minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who told Daily Maverick that the government had a strong case.