Meet Diella: the world’s first AI minister leading Albania’s anti-corruption efforts

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Albania's Diella is a bold experiment in governance, challenging the traditional roles of public officials and redefining how governments function.

Elon Musk slammed for 'inflammatory language' at UK far-right rally

AFP|Published

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticises Elon Musk for his 'dangerous and inflammatory language' during a massive far-right protest in London, raising concerns ...

'Bad things happening in the US'- South Africans react to Charlie Kirk assassination

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Charlie Kirk's assassination has ignited a wave of reactions from South Africans.

Charlie Kirk murder: FBI updates on suspect's release and ongoing investigation

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

The FBI has confirmed the release of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure.

South Africa seeks to postpone military exercise with China and Russia due to G20 summit

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

South Africa announces negotiations to postpone a trilateral naval exercise with China and Russia, originally set for next month, to avoid clashes with the upcoming ...

Donald Trump rebrands US Department of Defense as 'Department of War'

AFP|Published

This controversial move raises questions about its implications for US military policy and international relations.

Botswana declares public health emergency as medicines run out

AFP|Published

President Duma Boko said that the country's medical supply chain had failed and announced over $18 million in emergency funding to restock clinics and hospitals. ...

South Africans arrested in Zimbabwe while working at Chitungwiza crash scene

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Pretorius Walter James Seymour and Germishuizen Danica pleaded guilty to the offence of disturbing the flow of traffic when they appeared before a Harare magistrate, ...

Late Epstein accuser Giuffre's memoir to be published in October

AFP|Published

Virginia Giuffre, who accused disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, will be released in October

Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan

AFP|Published

Pakistan is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change, and its residents are facing extreme weather events with increasing frequency. ...

Killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza receives widespread condemnation

Thobeka Ngema|Updated

Five Al Jazeera journalists and a freelance reporter were killed in Gaza, prompting widespread condemnation from media organisations and human rights advocates. ...

Watch VideoCarnivore controversy: Zoo culls and ‘pet donations’ spark global outrage

Marlene Minopetros and Lance Fredericks|Published

Nuremberg Zoo’s culling and feeding of baboons to predators has sparked outrage, raising fresh debate over ethics in animal captivity.

Denmark zoo offers to take unwanted pets – and feed them to wild animals

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A Danish zoo is sparking controversy by inviting people to donate their unwanted pets, such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to be used as food for its predators. ...

Trump addresses Gaza's humanitarian crisis and warns of starvation

AFP|Updated

US President Donald Trump highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning of 'real starvation' as he pledges support for food centres to aid over two million ...

More economic turmoil looms as Donald Trump threatens additional tariff for BRICS supporters

Jason Woosey|Published

US President Donald Trump has accused the BRICS nations of undermining his country with anti-American policies.

What do we know about the latest push for a Gaza truce?

AFP|Updated

US President Donald Trump urges Hamas to consider a 60-day truce in Gaza, but what are the obstacles standing in the way of peace?

'They don't know what the f**k they're doing': Donald Trump on Iran-Israel ceasefire

AFP|Updated

An angry Donald Trump berated Iran and Israel on Tuesday for violating a ceasefire deal, adding that he was "really unhappy" with Israel in particular.

Iran strikes back with missile attack targeting US base in Qatar

AFP|Updated

Qatar has described the attack on the US base as a 'flagrant violation' of sovereignty.

Iran president urges unity as Israeli attacks continue

AFP|Updated

Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, calls for unity among citizens as the country faces escalating conflict with Israel, urging them to set aside differences in ...

'Tehran will burn', Israel warns after wave of missile fire

AFP|Published

In a stark warning, Israel's defence minister declares that Tehran will face severe repercussions if missile strikes against Israeli civilians continue, escalating ...