South Africa's former ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned home on Sunday to a hero’s welcome after being expelled and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration. Hundreds of supporters gathered to greet him with songs of praise and solidarity. Arriving at Cape Town International Airport, Rasool and his wife Rosieda were met with huge crowds. As they made their way through the airport's arrivals area, a police escort was required to help usher them

Ukrainian-American Delegations Discuss Peace in Saudi Arabia The Office of the President of Ukraine has shared details about ongoing discussions between Ukrainian and American representatives held in Saudi Arabia. This was announced by Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, during a broadcast of the "Unified News" national marathon. "These are technical discussions. Negotiations like these usually aren't resolved overnight. In some cases, talks

Here’s an overview of the major developments from Sunday, March 23. Fighting • A large-scale drone offensive against Kyiv led to the deaths of at least three individuals, one of them a five-year-old child, and injured numerous others. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the assault caused fires in several high-rise residential buildings. Emergency crews responded across multiple neighborhoods to battle the resulting blazes. At least three individuals, including a young child, were

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The BBC, ITV, BT, and leading sports content producer IMG have been collectively fined £4.2 million for unlawfully exchanging payment information related to freelance staff working at football and rugby broadcasts. According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), this activity violated competition regulations and involved freelance professionals including audio specialists and camera crews. The investigations began in 2022, initiated by intelligence from Sky, which airs a significant

Koufonisia is a hidden treasure in Greece, perfect for travelers who crave the allure and elegance of Mykonos but prefer to avoid tourist crowds. This is highlighted in a recent feature by the Daily Express. Nestled within the Cyclades islands, this enchanting pair of small isles offers everything visitors admire about Greece: striking white architecture, golden sandy coastlines, crystal-clear waters, and lively evening entertainment—all without the high prices and bustling tourism that now

Maiduguri’s Recovery from Historic Flooding ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At the heart of Maiduguri’s busy central market, Elizabeth Felix takes in the familiar chaos — vendors arranging their goods, shoppers bargaining energetically, and vibrant fabrics flapping beside rows of fresh vegetables and salted fish emitting a pungent scent. Just half a year earlier, none of this was possible. Heavy rainfall submerged the market in water, part of widespread flooding across Central and West Africa. Experts

• Military leaders from over 30 nations backing Ukraine are set to gather in the UK on Thursday to strategize on forming a "coalition of the willing" that might deploy forces to Ukraine if a ceasefire takes place—without the participation of the United States. A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted on Monday that while contributions will differ among countries, the alliance is expected to include a sizable force from numerous nations. This initiative follows

A New Era for Mürren Tucked high in the Swiss Alps, this centuries-old village once felt worlds away from modern life. But now, thanks to an engineering marvel—the steepest cable car on the planet—visitors can swiftly reach the secluded town of just 430 people. On a chilly morning in December 2024, I boarded a picturesque train for a three-hour journey from Geneva to Lauterbrunnen, a charming alpine village nestled between Interlaken and the majestic Jungfrau range. From here, I was only one

Springtime bursts into life on Cornwall's cliffs As spring progresses, the Cornish coastline begins to dazzle, especially along the Lizard Peninsula. From late April onwards, vibrant clusters of bluebells, pink thrift, and golden gorse compete for attention across the dramatic clifftops. An easy and scenic stroll from Kynance Cove to Lizard Point rewards walkers with views of stunning, and at times unique, plant life — including the area’s signature heath, Erica vagans, found nowhere else

Придбання житла в одній із найбільш сонячних і привабливих для туристів країн Європи пов’язане з суттєвими ризиками. І справа не лише у високій вартості чи складних економічних умовах. Найнебезпечніше — це можливість втратити свою нову власність через так званих "окупасів". Хто такі іспанські окупаси, як вони виникли та чому влада країни схиляється на їхній бік — розповідаємо далі. Раніше ми вже розбиралися, звідки походять назви різних країн світу. Хто такі окупаси та як виникло це

Agavedzi Coastal Erosion AGAVEDZI, Ghana (AP) — The shoreline of this seaside town in Ghana is being steadily consumed by the ocean. Violent tides gnaw away at Agavedzi, toppling homes, claiming land, and even threatening gravesites where families have buried their loved ones for generations. Residents say climate change is fueling these harsher tidal patterns and sea level rise, drastically shifting the coastline inward. They’ve repeatedly appealed to the government for protective sea walls —

March 6 (Reuters) – SpaceX’s colossal Starship rocket suffered a mid-flight explosion during its test mission on Thursday, just minutes after blasting off from its Texas launch site. The incident triggered a temporary suspension of air traffic in some regions of Florida by the FAA, marking the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s ambitious Mars-bound spacecraft initiative. Clips widely circulated on social media captured blazing fragments streaking across the twilight skies near

Nearly 1,000 civilian lives have been lost and many more injured due to military drone operations across Africa, highlighting a troubling trend linked to the growing presence of unmanned aerial vehicles on the continent, a new report has revealed. According to the findings, at least 50 lethal drone strikes have been carried out by African military forces between November 2021 and November 2024. Analysts noted a “disturbing consistency in civilian casualties,” often occurring without proper

MOSCOW, March 9 (Reuters) – In what appears to be a calculated maneuver, Russian special operations units infiltrated a major gas pipeline near the town of Sudzha, intending to catch Ukrainian troops off guard as part of a broader campaign to drive them out of the western region of Kursk, according to pro-Russian military commentators. Last August, Ukrainian forces advanced into roughly 1,300 square kilometers of Russia’s Kursk territory. Kyiv described the move as a strategic ploy to

• Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who crossed into Russia's Kursk region last August now face near-complete encirclement by Russian troops, according to Reuters, which cited data from publicly available maps. The advance that Ukraine hoped would shift leverage in talks with Moscow has instead led to a deteriorating situation. Over recent days, Russian counterattacks have regained ground, splitting the Ukrainian forces and severing major supply routes. This escalation follows the United

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to suspend USAID funds has disrupted hundreds of millions of dollars in aid contracts, forcing humanitarian organizations to front their own resources to maintain a delicate ceasefire, according to U.S. aid officials. The funding freeze puts at risk the incremental progress made by relief groups in easing Gaza’s humanitarian emergency during the ongoing Israel-Hamas truce. It may also jeopardize the ceasefire itself, which was brokered with

European Union leaders are convening in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit centered on defence strategy, as French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Europe stands at a "historic crossroads". Beyond discussions on military build-up, leaders will examine ways to increase support for Ukraine, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement halting American aid to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated to attend the