Trump, Secret Service director say agent at dinner not shot by friendly fire
One agent was shot at “point-blank range” by suspect as he ran through a security checkpoint
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Malema sues Ngizwe Mchunu for R1m over alleged defamatory remarks
EFF leader Julius Malema has instituted legal action against cultural activist and former radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu demanding R1m in damages over alleged defamatory statements made during a recent televised interview.
‘So stressful’ – teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout
Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils’ wellbeing as classroom tests increase.
British couple jailed in Iran: ‘We’re likely to be here for a long time’
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
News24 | Driving with J9 | ‘Fast and Furious’ star speeds to SA. Plus: Hyundai crash test latest
In this episode, Janine van der Post speaks with Gas Motor Show’s Tyrese Blakenberg about Sung Kang, from ‘Fast and Furious’ fame, who is headlining this year’s event! And we discuss how Hyundai, Toyota, and Chery plan to improve their recent poor NCAP Global crash-test results.
How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker’s plan for mass gun attack
Police say Alfie Coleman appeared to be a normal teenager but was hiding a dark plan.
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Little has been heard of Myanmar’s former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
European distraction: Champions Cup focus may open door for SA surge in URC
Leinster battle Toulon on Saturday and Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bégles host Bath on Sunday in a series of matches that may influence other club tournaments such as the URC.
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
Academy Award winner’s Oscar goes missing after blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent “comprehensive internal search” for the award.
May’s full ‘Flower Moon’ will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
With spring flowers in full bloom, May’s full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
Chippies sell catfish as ‘traditional fish supper’
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as “traditional fish and chips”.
Restore Britain party refunds crypto project’s donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.
Newspaper headlines: ‘PM vows to act’ and ‘Brace for more terror attacks’
The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.
New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of ‘friendly fire’.
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl’s murder
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl is being treated.