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Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026, 16:00

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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
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Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement “on an industrial scale”, while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition, as a trial opened at London’s high court on Monday.
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Speaker Thoko Didiza will also table the panel’s report before the National Assembly

South Africa
Visitors are urged to remain cautious around rivers, streams, mountain paths and coastal areas.
South Africa
Parliament to reopen Section 89 process after court ruling
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the steps Parliament will take following a landmark Constitutional Court judgment that declared parts of the National Assembly’s impeachment rules unconstitutional and ordered the revival of the Section 89 process linked to the Independent Panel report...

South Africa
Minister Steenhuisen has expressed satisfaction with the FMD vaccination.
South Africa
Call for innovation and partnerships at Africa’s Travel Indaba
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu has called for stronger collaboration, innovation and community-driven growth in Africa’s tourism sector.
Sotyu made the call as leaders and stakeholders gathered for the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay), the official precursor to Africa’s Travel Indaba...

World
Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States.

World
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

World
Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable.” And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

World
President Trump’s trip to China is going forward despite the war with Iran casting a shadow over the state visit.

Africa
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Africa
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

Africa
The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

Africa
The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Business
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain’s largest energy supplier.

Business
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain’s largest energy supplier.

Business
Every rand spent on complying with South Africa’s bureaucratic transformation legislation is a rand not spent on service delivery, says Business Leadership South Africa CEO, Busi Mavuso.
Business

Politics
Luthuli House is yet to brief the nation on the way forward.

Politics
EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.

Politics
A news witness takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Last week, the Madlanga Commission heard evidence on an alleged drug theft at Hawks offices in 2021

Sport
Watch Beth Mead score her 50th and 51st WSL goals for Arsenal with the England forward set to depart the club at the end of the season.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have three players ruled out for the rest of the season. Having secured third place, which players should be given a run?

Sport
This R4-million Kaizer Chiefs attacker is reportedly heading out of Naturena with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

Sport
Orlando Pirates could be crowned champions this weekend if one or two scenarios happen. They have destiney in their hands.
Education
[allAfrica] Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced on Monday afternoon that every school in the province would be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, as the severe weather battering the region showed no sign of letting up.
Education
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has declared war on illegal admissions into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning universities, polytechnics and colleges of education that any admission conducted outside the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, would be treated as unlawful and attract stiff sanctions, including possible suspension of...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1 per cent, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or...

Education
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
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Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflected on ‘rough day’ this Mother’s Day as she shared a photo of his late mom. Take a look…

Entertainment
Iran calls for frozen assets release and port blockade end after Trump slams counteroffer as unacceptable.

Entertainment
An American and French woman evacuated from MV Hondius tested positive as Spain defends repatriation measures.

Entertainment
Grammy winner Tyla continues dominating global stages with two Fifa World Cup performances confirmed across North America

Entertainment
The delivery service has been suspended for the safety of drivers.

Science/Tech
With voice revenue falling and customer growth stalled, Vodacom is struggling to cash in on surging data traffic.
Science/Tech
Those who don’t subscribe will be able to use the platform for free – but be shown personalised ads by default.

Science/Tech
Disparate projects have resulted in several systemic challenges, says the Department of Home Affairs.

Science/Tech
Disney+ debuted the official trailer and key art for season two of the Original comedy series “Deli Boys,” premiering on Thursday, 28 May with all 6 episodes, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on “Deli Boys,” the Dars are drowning in dirty cash […]
Motoring

Motoring
The Department of Transport has a medium-term budget of R313 billion to fix South Africa’s crumbling transport infrastructure.
Motoring

Motoring
Cheap Chinese car imports are putting immense pressure on South Africa’s automotive industry.

Health
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
Health
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.

Health
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

Health
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.