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Unequal South Africa seeks to tackle inequality as its G20 'legacy'

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South Africa used its hosting of the G20 to spotlight extreme domestic inequality, with President Cyril Ramaphosa promoting a Stiglitz-led task force recommendation ...

Dozens dead in Hong Kong inferno: Is bamboo scaffolding to blame?

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Dozens have died in a catastrophic fire at a Hong Kong residential estate, igniting a heated debate over the safety of bamboo scaffolding, a traditional construction ...

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

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Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for " weeks" after picking up an injury

UK threatens visa bans on these African countries in migrant crackdown

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If enacted, these visa bans could affect travel, trade, and international relations with the countries involved.

Trump vs Mamdani: NYC’s new mayor turns up the volume on the President

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Donald Trump loves few things more than tackling a new political foe. But has he met his match in New York's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani secures victory as New York mayor

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Since his surprise victory in the Democratic Party primary in June, New Yorkers have become used to seeing his bearded, smiling face on television -- and on badges ...

Trump says he ‘won’t rule out’ military operation in Nigeria to protect Christians

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US President Donald Trumprepeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over killings of Christians, after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to ...

Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba after roaring across Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa picked up strength as it bore down on Cuba, where it is expected to make landfall Wednesday after ripping a path of destruction through Jamaica ...

Meta and TikTok to obey Australia's under-16 social media ban

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Tech giants Meta and TikTok said on Tuesday they will obey Australia' s under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.

Two suspects are taken into custody over the Louvre Museum jewel heist

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Two of the alleged robbers who are thought to have taken priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in a heist that shocked the entire world have been arrested by French ...

USA Cricket suspended by world governing body ICC

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The ICC Board agreed to suspend USA Cricket after "repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC member under the ICC's constitution.

French media giant Canal+ takes over Multichoice

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Canal+, which is already the sector's leader in French-speaking African countries, now controls what it described as the leader in the continent's English- and Portuguese-speaking ...

Robert Redford dies, aged 89

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A household name in English-language cinema in the United States and around the world, Robert Redford died peacefuly in his sleep

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement.

Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test

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Australia's Wallabies call up Aidan Ross for the decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions, as they seek to avoid a series whitewash following two ...

Donald Trump threatens to deport Elon Musk, says subsidy gravy train may be over

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of deporting Elon Musk after the South African-born billionaire criticized his flagship spending bill.

Explosions heard in Doha as tensions rise between Iran and the US

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Explosions rocked Doha as Qatar suspended air traffic in response to Iranian threats of retaliation against US military actions. The situation escalates as global ...

Flight cancellations and suspensions in the Middle East due rising conflict

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Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages and the United States joins the fight.

Escalating Conflict: Israel and Iran's deadly confrontation continues

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Israel and Iran are embroiled in their most intense conflict to date, with escalating violence raising concerns of a broader Middle East war. World leaders call ...

Israel intensifies Iran threats as the third day of fighting rages on

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As the conflict escalates, Iran prepares makeshift shelters for its civilians amidst fears of a wider regional war.

Ambushed: Trump's controversial claims of genocide against white South Africans during Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa ...

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During a tense Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump presented a video claiming genocide against white farmers in South Africa, leaving President Cyril ...

White smoke billows and the bells ring for Prevost, the first US pope as Leo XIV

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The 69-year-old Archbishop-Bishop emeritus of Chiclayo, Peru, was made a cardinal by Francis in 2023 after being named prefect of the dicaster.