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“South Africa is nothing without Africa” – MTN Chairman Mcebisi Jonas condemns xenophobia
MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, has delivered a strong rebuke of growing anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa.
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto.
US says it has agreed with Iran to ‘stand down’ after trading strikes, reports say
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports say, citing a US official.
La Liga: Real Madrid’s title hopes hang in the balance as Mallorca snatch stoppage-time winner
Real Madrid suffered a major blow to their La Liga title hopes as Vedat Muriqi's late winner for Mallorca kept Alvaro Arbeloa's side four points behind Barcelona.
James Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threateningthe life of US President Donald Trump, a formal accusation that stems from an imagehebriefly shared on social media.
‘Crazy’ phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Donald Trump has become the latest US president to find himself at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu, after reportedly clashing with the Israeli prime minister over military action in Lebanon that has thrown Washington’s Iran diplomacy into crisis. Tehran responded to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon by threatening to suspend ta...
Trump’s new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next US director of national intelligence (DNI), after President Donald Trump’s original choice was rejected by lawmakers. On Tuesday, the US Senate voted 51 to 47 to install Clayton, replacing the acting DNI Bill Pulte. Pulte was Trump’s original pick but faced backlash for being...
Former Goldman banker paid bribes to officials in Ghana – US tells jury
A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker went on trial Tuesday for allegedly bribing government officials in Ghana to secure a lucrative power plant deal for a client.
Infantino defends FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s independence after Trump call over Balogun red card Ban
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of the world football governing body’s judicial structures following public debate over the suspension of United States forward Folarin Balogun. The controversy followed questions surrounding the decision of the independent FIFA Disciplinary Committee to uph...
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
In a first, China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year over their visit to Taiwan, New Zealand's foreign ministry says.
Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption
The co-founder of super-app Gojek who became Indonesia's education minister has been sentenced to several years in jail for corruption.