International
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Drone hits captured nuclear plant in Ukraine
A drone has hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency has said.
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From small-town to Loftus Versfeld: A young player’s remarkable rise to international rugby
A young rugby player from Hankey is heading overseas after securing an international contract with the Northam Rhinos Rugby Club.
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Markets rattled as US, Iran clash in Hormuz
The US was awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposed peace deal, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash.
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Several US news outlets identify White House press gala shooter
A 31-year-old California engineer named Cole Tomas Allen has been identified as the suspect in a shooting at a press gala attended by US President Donald Trump.
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at press gala in Washington
A gunman charged through security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by US President Donal Trump but was quickly stopped by agents.
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From radiation to invasion: a Chernobyl worker, explosion survivor’s two wars
Forty years after the devastating explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant claimed 100 000 lives, a survivor speaks of the two wars his generation has fought.
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Kim inspects engine test amid North Korea’s push for global strike capability
Defence experts believe North Korea is planning to use its solid-fuel rocket engines for launching intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Humpback whale frees itself from German sandbank after six-day ordeal
A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany’s Baltic coast has freed itself after six days and was heading back out to sea on Sunday.
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Trump threatens legal action against SA’s Trevor Noah over Epstein comment
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump threatened legal action on Monday against the host of the 68th Grammy Awards Trevor Noah over the comedian’s comment on the US president and convicted sex…
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World first: Alex Honnold free solo climbs 508m Taipei 101 Tower
American climber Alex Honnold, 40, made history by becoming the first person to free solo climb Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes, harness, or safety net.
