International
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WATCH | Harry prepares for first UK public events as security and royal status remain unclear
Prince Harry faces first public appearances since relocating to Britain as palace clarifies couple will not resume working royal duties.
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WATCH | Youngest ‘bodies in barrels’ killer to be released on parole after 27 years
The youngest of three men convicted in Australia’s “bodies in barrels” murders is to be released on parole after more than 27 years in jail.
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China warns against space ‘battlefield’ after US says weapons deployed
United States confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in orbit, sparking warnings from China and Russia against space militarisation.
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Iraqi butcher gets 10 years for selling pork in holy city
Iraqi butcher receives 10-year sentence for selling pork disguised as beef in holy city of Najaf, home to revered Shia shrine.
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Bloemfontein actress represents SA in African cultural challenge
Melane Hamman from Bloemfontein is one of 12 finalists from across Africa that represent their countries and tell their stories. Read more about the Africa Monologue Challenge.
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Botswana and RSA cross-border operations target stock theft, drugs and illicit activity
A cross-border operation by South African and Botswana police targeted transnational crime, resulting in arrests, seizures, and border security improvements.
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DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 7 000 cases as government reports decline
More than 7 000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 3 400 deaths. Officials say infections may be declining.
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1 787 illegal firearms destroyed in South Africa–Lesotho crime crackdown
Discover how 1 787 illegal firearms were destroyed in South Africa and Lesotho as part of a crime crackdown initiative.
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Yemen’s Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping
Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast and strategic islands, raising fears for global shipping, oil supplies and the wider Middle East conflict.
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WATCH | New York remembers 9/11 attacks 25 years on amid political controversy
New York marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks with memorial ceremony amid controversy over Trump’s absence and Muslim mayor attendance.
