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From slavery to celebration: The enduring legacy of South Africa’s minstrel parade

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Discover how Fatima Dulvie, a 77-year-old seamstress, continues the legacy of South Africa’s minstrel parade, a vibrant celebration born from the struggles of slavery. ...

Ten events that defined 2025

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Donald Trump's return to power, a ceasefire in Gaza and massive investments in artificial intelligence: Here are 10 events that defined 2025.

Five people who made headlines in 2025

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From Syria's jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmed al-Sharaa to Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, here are five figures who helped to define 2025.

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

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Labubu dolls became a worldwide craze in 2025, thieves plundered the Louvre in a daring heist, and K-pop heartthrobs BTS made their long-awaited return. The world ...

Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero opens up about brave act

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Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting, recalls his harrowing experience of confronting the attackers to protect innocent lives, sharing his story of ...

Sausage dogs don festive dress for London parade

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London’s Hyde Park was awash with Santa hats, tinsel and tiny coats as sausage dogs took centre stage at the city’s ever-growing annual Sausage Walk.

Afrikaners mark pilgrimage day, resonating with their US backers

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Thousands of Afrikaners commemorated the Day of the Vow at the Voortrekker Monument, reflecting on their historical roots and the political support they receive ...

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool: Support from teammates ahead of AFCON 2025

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With Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool uncertain, his Egypt teammates show unwavering support ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they aim ...

Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout

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This season, Salah has struggled for form, scoring five goals in 19 appearances as Liverpool have won just five of their last 16 matches in all competitions, slipping ...

Chocolate prices high before Christmas despite cocoa fall

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Chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise.

Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia

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An Australian MP discovered from his pet cam that a steer and a horse had slipped into his house after his dog nudged open a glass door. The farm animals spent over ...

Oman enforces dress code: Fines for men wearing non-compliant dishdashas

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Oman takes a bold step to protect its cultural identity by enforcing strict dress codes on dishdashas, imposing hefty fines for violations, as the nation grapples ...

'Come and kill me': sick ants invite destruction to save colony

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Sick young ants release a chemical signal urging worker ants to destroy them, a behaviour aimed at protecting the colony from infection. But why do queens not partake ...

Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in 'zombie' row

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A baby Jesus has been stolen from a controversial Brussels nativity scene, sparking outrage over its faceless depictions of Christianity's holy family. What does ...

Israeli forces kill 13 people in southern Syria

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The Israeli army said an exchange of fire in the operation to detain militants in the Syrian village of Beit Jin left six Israeli soldiers wounded, with three of ...

Kenyan runner Evans Kibet reveals how he was tricked into fighting in Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Kenyan long-distance runner Evans Kibet's journey took a dark turn when he was deceived into signing a military contract in Russia, leading to his capture in Ukraine. ...

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

South Africa slams Trump's G20 ban as punitive

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South Africa has condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude it from the 2026 G20 summit, labelling the move as punitive and rooted in misinformation. ...

Guardiola gamble backfires in Man City loss to Leverkusen

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Pep Guardiola took the blame after his selection gamble backfired, as a weakened Manchester City fell 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. ...

Nigeria shuts boarding schools as over 300 pupils kidnapped in shocking mass abduction

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Following a shocking mass kidnapping of over 300 students and teachers in Nigeria, the national education ministry has ordered the closure of 47 boarding schools ...

G20 Summit in South Africa: Focus on critical minerals, debt relief, and climate action

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Discover the key outcomes of the G20 summit in South Africa, where leaders addressed critical minerals, climate change, and the urgent need for debt relief in developing ...

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...

G20 summit in Johannesburg: South Africa emphasises the importance of multilateralism

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the urgent need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges, while US President ...

Draft joint statement ready for G20 leaders' summit: sources

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A draft joint statement for the G20 summit in South Africa has been finalised, despite the US's boycott, raising questions about the future of global cooperation. ...

French homeowner digs pool, finds R16.2 million in gold bars

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A man in eastern France hit the jackpot while digging his backyard, unearthing five gold bars and coins