International News
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Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Rescuers search for survivors after the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo kills 98, including singer Rubby Perez and MLB players Dotel, Blanco.
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Prince Harry’s lawyer cites threats in UK protection case
Prince Harry is appealing a UK government decision to limit his police protection, citing threats against his safety following his separation from royal duties and subsequent relocation.
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Referees to wear body cameras at Club World Cup
Referees at the Club World Cup will wear body cameras to enhance viewer experience and assess officiating, while rules against goalkeeper time-wasting will be enforced.
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Black Monday: Asian and European stocks suffer major losses
Asian and European markets plummeted due to escalating trade tensions between China and the US, causing widespread selling and fears of a looming recession.
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Trump’s 30% tariff on South African imports – What does it mean?
President Trump’s 30% tariff on South African imports threatens trade relations, impacting exports, economic growth, and investment while urging South Africa to improve trade practices.
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‘Con Mum’ fraud case: Netflix star accused of scamming son
Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, charged with five counts of fraud in Singapore after allegedly scamming her son, a chef, out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Trump digs in heels as stocks and oil face slump from China retaliation
Global markets fell sharply as China retaliated against Trump’s tariffs with significant levies on US goods, raising fears of an escalating trade war and economic slowdown.
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Lamola: “South Africa does not constitute a threat” to the USA
South African ministers urged WTO reform following US tariffs, stressing the need for global trade compliance and multilateral systems to mitigate economic disruption and job loss.
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UK comedian and actor Russell Brand charged with rape
London’s Metropolitan Police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and other sexual offences, involving allegations from four women dating between 1999 and 2005.
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Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne to leave club at end of the season
Kevin De Bruyne announced his departure from Manchester City, where he won 14 major trophies, earning praise as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
