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Luigi Mangione trial: gun and notebook allowed as evidence
A New York judge ruled the 3D-printed gun and notebook in Luigi Mangione's backpack will be used as evidence at his September murder trial.
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Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
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US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire falters
US Navy destroyers and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on 7 May 2026, threatening the already strained US-Iran ceasefire.
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Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ as Iran blockade squeezes Tehran
Trump says the US Navy is acting "like pirates" to enforce the Iran blockade. What the seizures mean for oil prices and South Africa's fuel costs.
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Trump weighs military options as Iran oil standoff pushes crude prices to four-year high
Trump is being briefed on military options as the Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff drives oil above $108 a barrel and pushes South Africa's May petrol price higher.
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US commits $100 million to repair Chornobyl nuclear shelter after Russian drone strike
The US has pledged up to $100 million toward repairing the Chornobyl nuclear shelter after a Russian drone strike. Here is what the damage looks like and what the G7 plan involves.
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Trump’s awkward marriage joke to Melania goes viral during King Charles visit
Trump's awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during the King Charles White House visit went viral. The Kimmel fallout is escalating.
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Cole Allen charged with attempted assassination of Trump after White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack
Cole Allen, 31, has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What the court heard.
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen to face federal court
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is set to be arraigned in federal court after opening fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What we know so far.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to arrive in Washington for historic US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington on Monday for a four-day US state visit, the first by a British monarch since 2007.
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Trump safe as gunman opens fire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. Trump was rushed to safety; suspect Cole Tomas Allen is in custody.
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Michigan attorney general rejects Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots as legal battle over US democracy escalates
Michigan AG Dana Nessel rejects Trump DOJ demand for 2024 ballots, calling it baseless. The standoff escalates a multi-state battle over US election integrity.
Travel
FAA caps O’Hare Airport flights from May as US summer travel disruption threatens South African travellers
The FAA caps O'Hare flights at 2,708 per day from May to October 2026. Here is what South African travellers transiting through Chicago need to know.
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US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz takes effect, sending oil prices above $100 a barrel
The US Navy began blockading the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April 2026, sending oil above $100 a barrel and threatening record SA petrol price increases in May.
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Godongwana and Kganyago barred from G20 as US denies accreditation to South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago have been barred from the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Washington after the US refused to accredit SA's delegation.
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ICE agents deployed to US airports: What you need to know about the TSA crisis and travel delays
ICE agents deployed to US airports on Monday as TSA staffing shortages cause hours-long delays. Here is what is happening, why it started and what it means for travellers.
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Buda police investigate altercation during Texas student protest walkout
Police in Buda, Texas are investigating an altercation between a student and an adult that took place during anti ICE walkouts involving high school students.
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Ilhan Omar attack: Minnesota tensions flare after congresswoman assaulted at town hall
Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown liquid during a Minnesota town hall, an incident that comes amid rising political and community tensions across the state.
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Miami International Airport evacuation: Operations resume after mass disruption to flights
Miami International Airport has resumed full operations after a mass evacuation on Sunday triggered by unattended luggage in a departures area.
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Minneapolis ICE shooting: Death of Renee Nicole Good sparks protests as officials clash over self-defence claim
A Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has triggered protests, vigils and school closures, with federal officials calling the agent’s actions self-defence and state and local leaders disputing that account as video and witness statements raise unresolved questions.
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Nigeria airstrike on ISIL targets: Trump confirms strikes as Abuja defends joint operation
The Nigeria airstrike on ISIL targets has sparked relief, and questions over sovereignty and fears about sectarian tensions.
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Epstein files: US Justice Department releases 30 000-page trove, warns of ‘untrue’ Trump claims
The US Justice Department has released nearly 30 000 Epstein files, warning that some Trump allegations in the documents are untrue and sensationalist.
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South Africa frozen out of first US-hosted G20 Sherpa meeting amid growing diplomatic rift
South Africa has been left off the invite list for the first US-hosted G20 Sherpa meeting, a move DIRCO calls a breach of protocol after months of tensions.
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Stockton mass shooting: Three children among four killed at California family gathering
Stockton mass shooting leaves four dead, including three children, at a family gathering.
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Ramaphosa hits back at Trump over claim South Africa is barred from 2026 G20
Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active G20 member and warns Trump’s claims about ‘genocide’ and land grabs are harming national interests.
Lifestyle
Thanksgiving 2025: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
How to celebrate Thanksgiving – a clear guide to the holiday’s origins, debates and traditions.
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US revokes Naledi Pandor’s visa as diplomatic tensions rise ahead of Johannesburg G20
Naledi Pandor’s US visa was revoked during a week of heightened G20 diplomacy in Johannesburg.
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Watch: Awkward moment when Donald Trump is asked about Epstein emails [video]
Things got awkward when Donald Trump was grilled on the documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including Epstein emails that reference the US President.
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US sources confirm Trump, Vance not attending G20 Leaders Summit 2025
A White House source has confirmed that neither President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 Leaders Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, affirming Washington’s full boycott of the event.
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Zohran Mamdani: New York City’s new mayor has roots in South Africa
Zohran Mamdani, who spent part of his childhood in South Africa, has been elected as New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor in history.
