International
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Clooney couple flee French villa as wildfires rage
George and Amal Clooney evacuate their French estate near Brignoles as wildfires burn 130 hectares, forcing 600 residents from homes.
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New Zealand foreign minister sparks diplomatic row with racist comments
New Zealand’s foreign minister faces diplomatic complaint from China after telling Chinese-born MP to “go back to your own country”.
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New R500 fee for South Africa’s digital visa system: what travellers need to know
Home Affairs proposes R500 fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation system, significantly reducing costs for visa applicants while making the digital platform financially sustainable.
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More than half of England officially declared in drought
Over 51% of England faces drought after record-low July rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures, marking second consecutive summer of water crisis.
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US military launches ‘powerful’ retaliatory strikes on Iran
US forces strike Iran following attacks on Jordan bases, ending week-long lull as Middle East conflict escalates with regional proxies involved.
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Two firefighters killed in Greece as Europe battles deadly wildfire season
Two firefighters die battling Crete wildfire as extreme heatwave fuels historic blazes across Spain, France, Portugal and southern Europe.
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Luxembourg arrests suspects in French nationals’ deaths in South Africa
Two suspects, including the ex-husband of one victim, have been arrested in Luxembourg over the murder of three French nationals in South Africa.
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Questions surrounding army chiefs visit to Moscow
SANDF Army Chief visits Moscow to strengthen military cooperation with Russia as DA questions South Africa’s non-alignment policy claims.
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Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1-magnitude quake
Powerful earthquake strikes southwestern Japan, triggering tsunami warning as authorities brace for waves up to one metre along Kyushu coastline.
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Firefighters battle clock as France and Spain brace for new heatwave
Firefighters in France and Spain battle record wildfires as hundreds of thousands evacuate ahead of another heatwave hitting western Europe.
