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Iran vows World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions
Iran confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions, including visa guarantees for players with IRGC military ties.
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Britain sends warship to Gulf; Iran stalls on US peace deal
Britain is sending HMS Dragon to the Middle East ahead of a Hormuz mission. Iran stalls on a US ceasefire proposal amid fresh Gulf clashes.
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Hantavirus ship heads for Canary Islands amid three deaths
Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Canary Islands where passengers will be evacuated and flown to their home countries. WHO warns ‘this is not another Covid’.
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Musk lashes out at French prosecutors probing X platform
Elon Musk has unleashed a foul-mouthed attack on French prosecutors probing X for Holocaust denial, deepfakes and child abuse material.
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Last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s 12 Disciples, Dr Matjoa, to be laid to rest
Special Provincial Official Funeral for struggle stalwart Dr Pule Elias Matjoa, who will be laid to rest in his home town of Bloemfontein.
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World-renowned molecular biologist Pierre Chambon dies aged 95
Pierre Chambon, the French molecular biologist who authored nearly 1 000 scientific papers on gene research, has died aged 95.
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Police investigate deaths of two Durban men at Tankwa Karoo campsite
Police are investigating the sudden deaths of two Durban businessmen found dead in their tent near the AfrikaBurn Festival site in the Tankwa Karoo.
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Popular Cape Town run cancelled due to severe weather
The 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K was canceled due to severe weather warnings, prioritizing participant safety and public infrastructure.
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Rockfalls in Schoemanspoort lead to closure of Cango Caves
Schoemanspoort near De Kombuys is closed due to rock falls, as reported on May 7 by the Garden Route Multi-agency command centre. Severe weather has caused hazardous conditions, leading to route closures and suspension of Cango Caves operations. Travelers are…
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Cape Town’s SPCA on high alert ahead of Orange Level 6 weather warning
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA prepares for severe storms, mobilizing responders and urging the public to protect animals from flooding.
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