Business
American Eagle stock soars after Trump praises Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle stock climbed sharply after former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted positively to an ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Caught on Camera
Footage of Duke Dennis arrest surfaces online
Duke Dennis, a popular online streamer, was arrested in San Antonio for criminal trespassing and trying to run from police—footage of the incident is now circulating on social media.
Animals
Giant rat measuring 56cm found in UK home
A giant rat measuring 56cm was discovered in a home in England, with local officials warning the problem is getting worse.
Floods
Flash flooding NYC: Videos capture chaos as torrential rains drench the East Coast
Flash flooding in NYC caused major disruption on Thursday, with social media videos showing dramatic scenes of stranded trains, flooded roads and overwhelmed commuters.
Earthquake
Earthquake rattles California as 4.3 magnitude quake hits San Bernardino County
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino County on Thursday morning, adding to a week of natural disruptions across California.
Cyberattack
Cyber attack cripples St Paul’s IT systems, state of emergency declared
A cyber attack on the city of St Paul forced the shutdown of all IT systems and triggered a state of emergency as investigators probe the digital breach.
Mass shooting
CTE grievance linked to Shane Tamura’s NFL mass shooting attempt
A deadly shooting in Manhattan that left five dead, including the gunman, was reportedly driven by the suspect’s belief that he suffered from CTE linked to past football injuries.
Earthquake
Tsunami warning issued for California after powerful quake in Russia’s far east
A tsunami warning has been issued for California following a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East, prompting beach closures and safety advisories.
Luxury Homes
Paul Mashatile Constantia mansion sparks scrutiny amid controversy over hefty purchase
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has come under fire after declaring ownership of a R28.9 million Constantia mansion, reigniting questions over transparency and possible benefit from his son‑in‑law’s high‑value property deals.
Mass shooting
Shane Tamura identified as Manhattan gunman in deadly office building shooting
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas, travelled over 4,000 kilometres before carrying out a deadly mass shooting in Manhattan that left four dead, including an NYPD officer.
Crashes & Accidents
M1 accident: Bus slams into six cars after passenger fights driver
Several people were injured in an M1 accident after a bus veered into oncoming traffic when a passenger reportedly wrestled the steering wheel from the driver.
Motoring
Bubba Wallace makes NASCAR history with victory at Indianapolis
Bubba Wallace became the first black driver to win a major race on the oval track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, breaking a long-standing barrier in American motorsports.
Corruption
Anushka Bogdanov fined and banned by JSE for falsifying PhD qualification
Anushka Bogdanov has been fined R500,000 and banned from holding directorships for 10 years after admitting she lied about having a PhD.
Animal attacks
Elephant kills Gondwana game reserve CEO during tragic wildlife encounter
The CEO of Gondwana game reserve, FC Conradie, was killed after being trampled by an elephant during a morning patrol on the property.
Caught on Camera
Rocket hits Thai gas station amid Thailand Cambodia border dispute, killing six civilians
A rocket attack linked to the Thailand Cambodia border dispute has killed six civilians at a gas station in Thailand’s Sisaket province, with video showing the aftermath.
Football
BT Football Academy clears the air on teens stranded in Spain
BT Football Academy explains what led to South African teens being stranded in Spain after a youth soccer tour.
Entertainment
Wandi Ndlovu remains active online amid reports of her arrest
A highly followed content creator remains active on Instagram after unverified reports claim she was arrested for allegedly murdering her uncle.
Advocate Malesela Teffo
Advocate Teffo makes damning claims in new MacG episode
Advocate Malesela Teffo has reignited controversy by alleging Kelly Khumalo accidentally shot Senzo Meyiwa, and has made further explosive claims against high-ranking SAPS officials.
Concerts & Events
Andy Byron: Astronomer CEO caught cheating at Coldplay concert breaks his silence
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron spoke out after he was identified in a viral concert video showing a possible affair.
Fake News
Limpopo ‘Human Biltong Kiosk’ owners spark outrage
A biltong shop in Lephalale named after its owners’ surname, Human, caused alarm when visitors misread the name as referring to human meat.
Entertainment
Tomorrowland issues update on festival after main stage fire
Tomorrowland’s main stage suffered a devastating fire—organisers have vowed to keep the festival going and are figuring out how to proceed over the weekend.
Deaths & Obituaries
John MacArthur dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Influential evangelical pastor John MacArthur has died at 86.
Athletes
Caster Semenya scores landmark reversal on testosterone case
Caster Semenya wins her case at the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled her right to a fair hearing was violated in her challenge against World Athletics’ testosterone rules.
Corruption
Epic prison raid uncovers smuggled objects in Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s cell
A mobile phone found in Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s prison cell during a raid has reignited allegations of corruption and high-level interference in law enforcement.
Corruption
Who is ‘Brown Mogotsi’? – Here’s what we know about Mchunu’s alleged tenderpreneur
A politically connected man named Brown Mogotsi has been accused of influencing SAPS operations, with direct ties to Minister Senzo Mchunu, according to claims by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Asia
Taiwan on tenterhooks as Typhoon Danas makes landfall
Typhoon Danas has prompted school and office closures in southern Taiwan as authorities brace for severe weather.
Athletes
Diogo Jota dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, aged 28, has died in a car accident in Spain along with his younger brother, Andre Silva.
Animal attacks
Ekurhuleni toddler mauled to death by pack of dogs
A three-year-old girl has died after being attacked by five dogs in the Marathon informal settlement in Ekurhuleni.
Aviation
Watch: Final moments of fatal Brazil hot air crash caught on camera
A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people crashed in southern Brazil, killing eight and injuring several others.
Cyberattack
CenturyLink sparks outrage over silence about widespread internet outage
A major broadband outage on Thursday, 19 June 2025, disrupted internet for 45,000+ US users, with CenturyLink criticised for its lack of public response.
