World News – 12 September 2025

Albania’s PM Edi Rama has tapped in a virtual minister. unveiling AI bot Diella to run public tenders corruption-free. Promised as incorruptible and efficient, Diella’s debut sparks scepticism — critics fear human meddling or scapegoating as Albania eyes European Union membership by 2030.
The European Union will stick to its 2028 deadline to end Russian oil and gas imports, said Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen after talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright — despite US pressure floating a faster phase-out.
Oracle shares dipped 5% after a record AI-fueled rally neared the R17.4-trillion ($1 trillion mark), briefly boosting Larry Ellison toward richest-person status. A R5.4-trillion ($300 billion) OpenAI cloud deal underpins its meteoric rise, though analysts see “buyer exhaustion” after outpacing Microsoft and Amazon.
The fallout from Israel’s failed attempt this week to assassinate key Hamas leaders meeting in Doha continues to spread. Qatar branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “shameful” and “reckless” after he threatened the Gulf state with further military action if it doesn’t take action against the group, which the EU and US designate as a terrorist organization.
France’s first AI billionaires have emerged from Mistral AI after a funding round valued the tech company at €11.7 billion ($13.7 billion). Arthur Mensch, the 33-year-old chief executive officer, Timothee Lacroix, 34, and Guillaume Lample, 34, each now have a net worth of $1.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
After reaching global heights in recent years, Denmark’s pharmaceutical and clean-energy giants have suddenly crashed down to Earth, with the triumphs of Novo Nordisk and Orsted quickly receding in the rearview mirror.
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs unchanged for a second meeting, deeming inflationary pressure contained and economic danger abating despite heftier US tariffs. Euro-area bonds retreated and the euro climbed after ECB President Christine Lagarde said growth risks are “more balanced.”
NATO is working on defensive measures after a Russian drone incursion into Polish territory.
A deadly fungus is spreading rapidly across European hospitals. A record 1,346 cases of the Candidozyma auris (C. auris) fungus were reported in the region in the latest 2023 data, a 67% increase from a year earlier, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
FBI Releases Photos of Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk Assassination.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Climb to Highest Level Since October 2021: The number of Americans newly filing applications for unemployment benefits climbed to the highest level in four years last week, new Department of Labor data released on Sept. 11.
Rubio Speaks With China’s Foreign Minister Amid Bilateral Tensions: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Sept. 10, following up on their meeting in Malaysia in July.
Emma Tucker of CNN reports at least two students were shot at a Denver-area high school yesterday. The suspect — a male student at the school — was also taken to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died.
At The Washington Post, Naftali Bendavid writes, “America enters a new age of political violence: Leaders in both parties react to Charlie Kirk’s slaying with fear and foreboding about the country’s direction.”
Just Security executive editor Marty Lederman outlines “The Many Ways in Which the September 2 Caribbean Strike was Unlawful … and the Grave Line the Military Has Crossed.”
Per Josh Gerstein of Politico, “Appeals court, weighing Trump’s Library of Congress takeover, reinstates copyright chief.”
Melinda French Gates announced a $100 million partnership between her company, Pivotal Ventures, and Wellcome Leap, the breakthrough health organization led by Regina Dugan, at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit yesterday. The details, via Moira Forbes at Forbes: “Melinda French Gates Backs $100 Million Bet On Women’s Health Breakthrough.”
Trump to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
FBI gives updates on manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s shooter.
TMZ under fire for alleged insensitive reaction to Charlie Kirk death.
MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd terminated, network apologizes for his ‘unacceptable’ comments.
A Brazilian Supreme Court panel has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison after finding him guilty of plotting a coup to stay in power after the 2022 election. The verdict marks the first time in the country’s history that a former president has been convicted of attacking democracy, drawing an angry response from the US.
In the latest twist in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, US investigators have released photos and video of a person of interest and found the rifle they believe was used in the killing. The manhunt is officially on.
A new battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum two-to-three-month delay after US immigration officials went on a raid, arresting 475 workers, including more than 300 South Koreans. The workers, at the site to provide specialised skills and equipment, were detained over “unlawful” visas.
In a blow to the Trump administration, a federal judge has ruled that children living in the US illegally cannot be barred from the federally funded Head Start preschool program. It looks like they’re off to school.
Gazprombank’s controversial role in the rebooting of the Mossel Bay refinery has been terminated, Minerals and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe confirmed this week, bringing an end to a saga that reeked of skullduggery.
Hackers breached Vietnam’s National Credit Information Centre, according to State Bank of Vietnam officials. Reuters reports the cyberattack’s scope remains under investigation, with early findings indicating attempts to steal personal data from the national credit database.
Hyundai Motor’s Georgia battery plant, co-owned with LG Energy Solution, faces a two to three month startup delay after a US Department of Homeland Security raid detained 475 workers over visa violations, disrupting construction and prompting plans for a new US-South Korea labour visa scheme.
Mark Carney’s government is reportedly negotiating with energy firms and Alberta to scrap Canada’s planned oil and gas emissions cap if they commit to major decarbonisation measures, forming part of a forthcoming “climate competitiveness strategy” aimed at balancing emissions cuts and industry growth.
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. The justices took into account the 70-year-old’s age in determining the punishment.
Trump said incursions by Russian drones into Polish airspace could have been a “mistake,” but also expressed his frustration with an incident that has alarmed Warsaw and other NATO allies.
European Central Bank Governing Council member Christodoulos Patsalides said there’s currently no need for the central bank to lower interest rates further to deliver stable inflation. Other ECB policymakers also see no need for more cuts barring a major economic shock.
Algo trading accounted for more than 40% of trading in the US high-grade market in August, a percentage that has climbed steadily since that month in 2020, when it was less than 10%, according to data from MarketAxess.
As the clock keeps ticking on the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s promises to improve one of its main routes, councillors have also demanded answers on when the dire situation on the R75 will improve. Just yesterday, two more people died, following a crash on the horrendous road.
In an honest and heartbreaking confession at the South African Human Rights Commission hearing into the malnutrition crisis in the Eastern Cape, the Department of Social Development said the problem was now too big to handle alone.
The Patriotic Alliance took a seat from the ANC in Kou-Kamma in the Eastern Cape. The EFF also caused concern for the party in Bela Bela in Limpopo, as well as Nala in the Free State.
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has reported the deaths of eleven initiates over the winter circumcision season between June and July.
UK news – Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty told MPs that Lord Mandelson had not disclosed the extent and depth of his friendship with Epstein, a convicted child sex offender, when he was appointed as the ambassador.
Brazil – Former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup in Brazil and seeking to “annihilate” the South American country’s democracy.
Southport attack – A teenage girl who was stabbed twice in the Southport attack has described staring into the killer’s “possessed” eyes and reliving that day “like a horror film on repeat”.
Ukraine – Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, saying he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of the thousands of military personnel who have been seriously injured in the three-year war against Russia.
Gaza – An official in charge of nearly three decades of archaeological finds in Gaza has described how the artefacts were hurriedly evacuated from a Gaza City building threatened by an Israeli strike.
The Bangor Cathedral is back in the naughty corner – this time the choir has been benched for performing a protest song about job cuts mid-communion. Earlier this year, the Welsh cathedral was criticised for a culture of excessive drinking and inappropriate banter in the pews.
Guardian: “PM faces questions over judgment as he is forced to sack Mandelson”
Times: “Mandelson: I was clear about links to Epstein”.
Mirror: “Mandelson sacked … Home in disgrace”.
Mail: “Starmer ignored string of warnings”.
Express: “‘Weak’ Starmer under fire for Mandelson ‘fiasco’”.
i paper: “Mandelson exit leaves weakened Starmer facing wrath of Labour”.
Telegraph: “Starmer faces MPs’ fury over Mandelson scandal”.
Metro: “Mandy: It all ends in Keirs”.
Financial Times: “Mandelson dismissed as Britain’s US ambassador over Epstein links”.
South Africa’s weak link: Despite South Africa’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2025, a critical lack of fixed capital formation continues to hinder the country’s recovery and its ability to meet the government’s growth targets.
Another ANC mistake on the cards: The ANC’s plan to expand the Reserve Bank’s mandate would do little to improve South Africa’s economic performance while posing significant risks to the institution’s global reputation.
The South African drinks company coming after a R25 trillion market: South Africa’s PURA Beverage Company has secured major global investment to accelerate its international expansion.
How Dawie Roodt would make BEE work in South Africa: Economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa’s BEE policy has largely enriched the well-connected elite without growing the economy or broadening participation, and should instead focus on education and infrastructure to create an enabling environment.
Netflix and Amazon in Showmax’s crosshairs: Executive head of content at Showmax, Tracy-Ann van Rooyen, says the streamer employs various key strategies to compete with players like Netflix and Prime Video in Africa.
We do not know where 78% of the ANC’s private funding came from: The ANC made up 53% of party funding in 2023/24, yet nearly 80% of its private funding sources are unknown.
Dark clouds for Shein and Temu in South Africa: While low-price importers like Shein and Temu have disrupted South Africa’s online retail space, their rapid growth is facing major headwinds as local regulations and competitors catch wise.
South Africa’s richest city bounces back from rock bottom: Johannesburg’s property market is rebounding strongly, with rising buyer demand, faster sales, and real price growth.
Discovery’s R15 billion bet begins to pay off” Discovery CEO Adrian Gore explained how the company’s R15 billion investment in its bank is beginning to pay off.
South Africa’s largest asset manager dumps Renergen shares: The Public Investment Corporation has significantly reduced its stake in Renergen. This comes after the company’s recent acquisition by ASP Isotopes.
South Africa its own worst enemy: South Africa’s failure to adapt to shifting US trade policies and secure a trade deal has left its economy uncompetitive on the global stage.
The winners of the 2025 Lasker Awards were announced yesterday for breakthroughs in immunology, neuroscience, and genetic technology. Established in 1945 by Mary and Albert Lasker to promote medical research, the prizes are among the most prestigious in US biomedical science, with each category awarding $250K.
The majority of Brazil’s five-justice Supreme Court panel voted yesterday to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a military coup to stay in office following his electoral loss. The 70-year-old, who led the country from 2019 to 2022, was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards air Sunday (8 pm ET, CBS), hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze; see predictions for each category.
Fossilized dinosaur eggs in central China are dated to roughly 85 million years ago using a novel laser-based method; further egg sampling may reveal how dinosaurs adapted to climatic shifts (More)
Marine biologists discover octopuses prefer their four front arms for exploring and four rear arms for walking by analyzing videos taken in the wild; finding could inform the design of life-saving robots.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +1.4%, Nasdaq +0.7%) as consumer prices rise and weekly jobless claims approach four-year high.
US consumer price index rose 2.9% year over year in August, above 2.7% in July and the fastest pace since the start of the year.
Average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate falls to 11-month low of 6.35%.
Warner Bros. Discovery shares close up nearly 29% after report of recently merged Paramount Skydance preparing takeover bid.
Opening statements begin in the trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club last September. | Suspect in Colorado school shooting earlier this week identified as 16-year-old student, dies by suicide after wounding two students.
Poland closes airspace in the country’s east nightly for three months following Russian drone incursion; Latvia follows suit.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his history of friendly emails with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A landmass that was previously encased in the ice of Alaska’s Alsek Glacier is now fully surrounded by water, forming a new island in the state, NASA satellite images reveal. The nearly two-square-mile landmass was left surrounded by the waters of Alsek Lake after the glacier of the same name, which once encircled a small mountain known as Prow Knob near its terminus, lost contact with the mountain this summer.
State Department Issues Warning Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk: ‘Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention,’ Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote.
Senate Agrees to ‘Nuclear Option’ to Speed Up Confirmation of Trump Appointees.
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt: Wild Coast communities argue the court order perpetuates illegality and violates their constitutional rights to food, livelihoods and cultural practices. Shell claims it has spent over R1-billion and was not responsible for consultation failures.
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell have been confirmed as the final contenders in Labour’s deputy race.
Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients to request a review of their care, has been rolled out across hospitals in England.
London pedicabs are to face new rules in 2026 to protect customers, including number plates and fare caps.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou’s administration lost a no-confidence vote in parliament.
The European Commission has proposed doubling its financial support of Greenland in the next EU budget.
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has released an excerpt from her forthcoming book, 107 Days, set to be released on September 23.
Ariana Grande won Video of the Year at the 2025 Video Music Awards, whilst Lady Gaga bagged four wins.
Gavin & Stacey co-creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have another masterpiece in the works – Deadline have revealed it is called The Choir and will be available on Apple TV+.
Graphic videos that swept across social media of Charlie Kirk’s shooting made the activist’s death an indelible moment, forcing young Americans to confront the public killing of a prominent political leader not much older than themselves.
The sniper who killed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk was still on the loose even as investigators flooded the internet with photos and video of a man believed to have carried out the politically charged killing. Rumors and misinformation about the incident are rampant on social media.
FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny after saying Charlie Kirk’s killer had been caught. US Law Enforcement Correspondent Jana Winter tells the Reuters World News podcast this is reviving concerns about his lack of law enforcement experience.
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to call for sharply narrowing the right to asylum at the United Nations later this month, documents show, as it seeks to undo the post-World War Two framework around humanitarian protection.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that this week’s drone incursions into his country’s airspace were not a mistake by Russia, despite Trump’s suggestion that the incident could have been accidental. This as Russia and Belarus began a major military exercise on NATO’s doorstep.
More than a dozen long-range kamikaze drones seen near an airport controlled by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces during a major air assault on army territory in May indicate the paramilitaries have new weapons that could alter the course of the war.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, dealing a powerful rebuke to one of the world’s most prominent far-right populist leaders.
Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, is likely to be appointed as interim prime minister, a source aware of the talks told Reuters, after intense anti-graft protests led to the resignation of K.P. Sharma Oli.
Escalating fears about government finances everywhere from Britain to Japan have so far been contained mostly within bond markets, but big investors are preparing for stress to spread across assets from big tech to housing and currencies.
Giorgio Armani’s will instructs heirs to sell a 15% stake in the Italian fashion house within 18 months and later transfer an additional 30% to 54.9% to the same buyer between three and five years after his death, according to a copy of the will reviewed by Reuters.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison might become the world’s richest person after Oracle announced a clutch of cloud computing deals that rocked the tech world and sent its stock up 35.9%. Here’s everything you need to know about the octogenarian billionaire.
The US Federal Trade Commission said it is seeking information from several companies including Alphabet, Meta Platforms and OpenAI that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots, on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology.
Britain’s economy recorded zero monthly growth in July after a sharp drop in factory output, in line with expectations for a slower start to the second half of 2025. Manufacturing output – which makes up 9% of the economy – dropped by a hefty 1.3%
On Tuesday, Malawians will vote in a general election to choose the president and members of parliament.
The long awaited Federal Reserve decision on interest rates is set to be announced on Wednesday.
Trump arrives in the UK on Wednesday for his second state visit.
ICE lags behind Trump’s elevated arrest targets: Daily average book-ins to detention centers by month compared to White House-directed arrest quotas
On Monday, the US Supreme Court gave momentum to Trump’s hardline immigration agenda and the same day, the administration said it launched a deportation crackdown in Illinois.
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has begun selling a special edition watch with the numbers three and nine reversed on its face in a play on the 39% tariffs Trump imposed on US imports from Switzerland last month.
Archaeologists Unearth Europe’s Oldest Naval Artillery on Sunken Royal Ship: The shipwreck of Gribshunden revealed unique artillery and insights into European exploration. Denmark, however, prioritized Baltic control over Atlantic expansion. Archaeologists from Lund University have uncovered new information about late medieval artillery preserved in the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship Gribshunden. This vessel is the only surviving example of its kind from the medieval…
World’s Oldest Microbial DNA Discovered in Ancient Mammoth Remains: Ancient mammoth remains preserved microbial DNA over a million years old. The study reveals long-term host-microbe interactions. An international team led by scientists at the Centre for Palaeogenetics has recovered microbial DNA preserved in the remains of woolly and steppe mammoths dating back more than one million years. The study uncovered some of the oldest…
The Da Vinci Bloodline: Living Descendants Provide Clues to the Genius’s Genetic Secrets: Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s male descendants. Work is underway to compare ancient remains and possibly recover his DNA. For more than five hundred years, Leonardo da Vinci has been admired as a brilliant artist, scientist, and inventor, celebrated for his unmatched creativity and experimental spirit. Today, an international effort known as…
Overworked Brain Cells May Hold the Key to Parkinson’s: Scientists at Gladstone Institutes uncovered a surprising reason why dopamine-producing neurons, crucial for smooth body movements, die in Parkinson’s disease. In mice, when these neurons were kept overactive for weeks, they began to falter, first losing their connections and then dying altogether. This mirrors the selective neuron loss seen in patients, where overworked cells in…
Breakthrough “Artificial Cartilage” Could Transform Arthritis Treatment: Cambridge scientists have developed a cartilage-like material that senses inflammation and releases drugs precisely when and where they’re needed. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created a new type of soft material that can detect subtle chemical shifts in the body and deliver medication right at the problem site. The gel-like substance can be…
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Pose Hidden Risks for Young Women, Warn Researchers: Researchers warn that widespread use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic among women of reproductive age may pose hidden risks to pregnancy. Flinders University researchers caution that many women using popular weight-loss medicines during their reproductive years may not be aware of potential risks to pregnancy and fetal development. A new study reports that most Australian…
Astrophysicists Zero In on Source of Strange Gamma-Ray Signals: Millisecond pulsar binaries may produce the excess 511 keV photons seen in the galaxy. These systems could expose hidden pulsars and even exoplanets. Many astrophysicists devote their work to tracing the origins of photons, since certain types are closely linked to specific cosmic processes. Identifying where these photons come from could help resolve major questions…
Mysterious “Soot Planets” May Be Hiding in Plain Sight Among the Stars: Some planets may be soot-rich rather than water-based. Atmosphere studies will be key to understanding their true nature. Astronomers generally consider water worlds to be among the most common types of planets in our galaxy, largely because of their low densities and the abundance of water ice beyond a star’s “snow line.” However, a new…
90% Chance: Physicists Predict a Black Hole Could Explode This Decade: Mass Amherst physicists believe such an explosion could occur within the next decade, potentially “revolutionizing physics and rewriting the history of the universe.” Physicists have long thought that black holes end their lives in rare explosions that occur, at most, once every 100,000 years. New research in Physical Review Letters from University of Massachusetts Amherst…
MIT Physicists Propose First-Ever “Neutrino Laser”; Super-cooling radioactive atoms could create a laser-like neutrino beam, potentially opening a new avenue for studying these elusive particles and even enabling novel forms of communication. Every instant, torrents of neutrinos pass through our bodies and the objects around us without leaving a trace. Smaller than electrons and lighter than photons, these ghostlike particles are…
Scientists Grow “Gold Quantum Needles” for Sharper Biomedical Imaging: Potential applications range from biomedical imaging to the conversion of light energy. University of Tokyo researchers Shinjiro Takano, Yuya Hamasaki, and Tatsuya Tsukuda have directly imaged how the geometric arrangement of atoms in gold nanoclusters develops at the very earliest stages of growth. Under the same conditions, the team also “grew” an unexpected elongated nanocluster…
Chemists Create Next-Gen Rocket Fuel Compound That Packs 150% More Energy: UAlbany chemists created manganese diboride, a high-energy material with potential for rocket fuel and new technologies. Chemists at the University at Albany have developed a high-energy compound that could transform rocket fuel and make space travel more efficient. When ignited, this compound produces significantly more energy per unit of weight and volume than current propellants….
Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A new study suggests that psychological well-being may be crucial for healthy aging. Studies of Blue Zones, regions where people commonly live to older ages, suggest that a strong sense of purpose is linked with longer life. New research from UC Davis indicates that purpose may offer another advantage as people get older: a lower…
Nearly Half of People With Diabetes Don’t Know They Have It: A global study shows nearly half of diabetes cases remain undiagnosed, with stark regional gaps in care, raising concerns of a growing “silent epidemic.” A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveals that millions of people worldwide are living with diabetes without knowing it, or are not receiving the care they need….
Could a Simple Vitamin Reverse the World’s Most Common Liver Disease?: MiR-93 promotes fatty liver disease, but vitamin B3 can counteract its effects. This discovery suggests a new treatment approach. Roughly 30% of people worldwide are affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition that until recently lacked targeted therapies. In an important breakthrough, scientists have identified a genetic factor that worsens the disease, and…
JWST Solves the Mystery: Earth-Like Planet GJ 1132 B Has No Atmosphere: JWST confirms GJ 1132 b lacks an atmosphere. This challenges the habitability of planets around M-dwarfs. Astronomers often encounter conflicting results when investigating cosmic questions. This is a normal aspect of the scientific method, as it highlights the need for more data to confirm or reject a hypothesis. A prominent example in exoplanet research involves…
Planetary Collisions Could Hold the Key to Alien Habitability: Impact history should be considered a key factor in the search for habitable Earth-like exoplanets. Southwest Research Institute, working with Yale University, has produced a review highlighting recent scientific advances in understanding how the rocky inner planets, known as terrestrial planets, came to be and how they have changed over time. Their Nature Review journal…
NASA Perseverance Rover’s Stunning Find May Be Mars’ First Sign of Life: NASA’s Perseverance rover has identified its most compelling evidence yet for ancient microbial life on Mars. A rock sample dubbed “Sapphire Canyon,” collected from the Bright Angel formation in Jezero Crater, shows mineral and chemical patterns that resemble biosignatures—possible traces of past microbial activity. These “leopard spots,” rich in iron-based minerals, could have been formed.
After what could have potentially led to another #FeesMustFall campaign, Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau has withdrawn the controversial draft regulations under the National Credit Act of 2005, allowing educational institutions to report persons with outstanding debt to a credit bureau.
The inquest into Steve Biko’s 1977 death in police custody has been postponed to 12 November, with the court aiming to determine if his death was caused by anyone’s failure to prevent it, while two persons of interest are still alive.
A second pupil transport vehicle has crashed in Imbali, at the same spot as Thursday’s fatal accident, leaving three pupils with minor injuries while authorities investigate, News24 reports.
Donald Trump’s administration plans to push the UN for a drastic rollback of global asylum rights, requiring refugees to seek protection in the first country they enter, and prioritising Afrikaners for US resettlement.
The World Health Organization says Congo’s recent Ebola outbreak can be contained if rapid international support and resources are mobilised within the next two weeks.
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has already started sending letters to crypto traders suspected of undeclared gains. Ignoring that email could lead to hefty penalties of up to 200% and even potential criminal prosecution.
Trump Says Kirk Assassination Suspect Has Been Caught: President Donald Trump said that the suspect behind the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is in custody.
Colleges Fire Employees Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Two universities have terminated employees who made what they described as inappropriate remarks about the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Popcru shuts Makhanda police station, vows to close others in province: The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) in the Eastern Cape closed the dilapidated Makhanda police station on Wednesday and vowed to …
Police union shuts down Eastern Cape police station over abandoned R52m renovation project: Police officials at the Makhanda police station in the Eastern Cape feel unsafe after crucial renovation work was abandoned at their facility.
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt: The Constitutional Court will hear arguments on 16 September over Shell’s Wild Coast oil …
The risks of chaos when political rogues are on the loose: But wait: Makhanda (and the municipality of Makana) is symptomatic of a wider malaise of failed government — failed authority, failed law, failed …
Chesley Daniels: a sport legend in his own right: One of Makhanda’s sporting icons, Chesley Daniels, is doing his best to contribute towards the development of sport in the area …

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