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Were South Africans lured into fighting for Russia’s Ukraine war?
Families of South Africans allegedly lured into joining Russia’s military say their loved ones are stranded in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy visits frontlines as Ukraine retakes parts of Kupiansk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked soldiers on the frontlines for retaking northern districts of Kupiansk.
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Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy in protest over Israel’s inclusion
Singer's statement follows walkout by 5 countries after organisers cleared Israel to participate in next year's contest.
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Who will win the Warner Bros battle – Netflix or Paramount?
How the acquisition of the legendary Hollywood studio Warner Bros could reshape the media landscape.
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Preservationists sue to halt Trump’s White House ballroom construction
Trump has championed 90,000-square-foot addition, as critics say his has circumvented legally required approvals.
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Elite cheats slip through net as anti-doping system has ‘stalled’, says AIU
Athletics Integrity Unit Chair David Howman delivered the warning about the system's inability to outsmart cheats.
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US Congress releases Epstein estate photos featuring Trump, Clinton
House Democrats urge White House to end 'cover-up' of Jeffry Epstein case and bring justice to sex abuse victims.
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Putin hypocrisy
We compare and contrast Putin’s call for elections in Ukraine with criticism that Russia’s own elections are unfair.
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Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes
Neither side has independently confirmed agreement, which comes amid five-day flare-up of cross-border fighting.
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When football fought colonial rule
Football, under French colonial rule, was built to exclude them. So Algerians built their own club.
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Former Iraqi President Salih slated to lead UN refugee agency
Salih, who fled Saddam Hussein's regime, campaigned for job on basis that he knows what it is like to be a refugee.
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Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
Rights groups say Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was detained at ceremony in northeastern city of Mashhad.
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Aerial video shows the devastation from Indonesia floods, landslides
Nearly a million people have been displaced after flood waters devastated three provinces in Indonesia, including Aceh.
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Liverpool vs Brighton: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups, Salah
Holders Liverpool host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday but the spotlight is on ongoing Mohamed Salah saga.
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Flooding destroys few remaining possessions of Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza fled bombardment with what little they could carry. Those items are now destroyed by flooding.
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‘Maduro will leave power’: Machado vows Venezuela leadership change
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says Maduro's presidency will end, aims for peaceful transition in Venezuela.
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EU indefinitely freezes hundreds of billions in Russian funds
The move, slammed by Hungary, is a key step in a plan to use the funds to underwrite a loan to Ukraine.
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Suryakumar and Gill backed to regain India mojo for T20 World Cup
India will defend their T20 World Cup title at the 2026 edition starting February, but form eludes captain and deputy.
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Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander
Ukraine's troops hail advance, a month after Putin claimed town was 'practically' in Russia's hands.
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Refugees describe neighbours killed as M23 cements control of key DRC city
As M23 rebels capture strategic city Uvira despite Trump peace deal, displaced families recount chaos and death.
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