International
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Russian missile creates massive crater in Polish field near Ukrainian border
Polish authorities say a Russian Kh-101 missile likely created a 10-metre crater in a field near the Ukrainian border during mass strikes on Ukraine.
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Musk to bankroll Republican campaign as midterms loom
Elon Musk is preparing to spend heavily on Republican campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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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.
