# Firefighters in Washington state are racing to contain devastating wildfires near Spokane as another spell of extreme heat and strong winds threatens to worsen conditions. Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed and tens of thousands of residents remain displaced. Forecasters warn temperatures will climb into the upper 30 degrees Celsius, increasing the risk of […]
# Die Activists and Citizens Forum het president Cyril Ramaphosa gevra om die geskorste minister van Polisie, Senzo Mchunu, af te dank en sê onlangse getuienis voor die Madlanga-kommissie het sy geloofwaardigheid verder geskaad. Woordvoerder Dennis Bloem sê bewerings wat Mchunu verbind met politieke inmenging en besprekings oor veranderings binne Misdaadintelligensie is te ernstig om […]
# South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has ordered an all-out government response as a record-breaking heatwave continues to grip the country. Temperatures in Seoul were expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius today, with the death toll from heat-related illnesses rising to 21. Lee has instructed authorities to mobilise all available resources, protect vulnerable residents […]
# North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula in its latest weapons test. South Korea’s military says it has stepped up surveillance and is closely coordinating with the United States and Japan to monitor any further launches. The test follows a series of missile and artillery […]
# Former Bangladeshi cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s family home has been attacked after he took part in an online media event alongside former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Police say protesters smashed windows and hurled petrol bombs at the unoccupied house, causing a fire but no injuries. Hasina vowed to return home despite being sentenced […]
# Rugby: SuperSport has secured the broadcast rights for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, ensuring South African fans can watch every match of the historic Springboks-All Blacks tour live on DStv and GOtv. The agreement covers all four Tests as well as the provincial clashes featuring the All Blacks against the Stormers, the Sharks, the Bulls and […]
# The South African rand held steady against the US dollar in early trade as investors kept a close watch on developments in the Middle East. A weaker dollar and lower oil prices supported the local currency, while hopes of progress towards a US-Iranian peace agreement lifted market sentiment. Traders are also awaiting key US […]
# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has assured players on the fringes of the national squad they are part of his plans ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand. He says Saturday’s Test against Argentina is about building momentum, improving performance and giving returning players valuable game time after injury. Erasmus insists fringe players […]
# Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region. According to Reuters, Iranian Foreign minister Abbas Araqchi urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other regional partners to use their influence to prevent further military action by Washington. The warning follows US President […]
