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Hantavirus outbreak prompts urgent evacuation from cruise ship MV Hondius

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Two crew members from the MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, are set for urgent evacuation to the Netherlands, as the ship prepares to continue its journey ...

Watch VideoGayton McKenzie confident 2027 LIV Golf South Africa will go ahead despite uncertain future

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Minister Gayton McKenzie has stepped into the fray surrounding the future of LIV Golf, insisting that South Africa will host the breakaway tour in 2027 regardless ...

Watch VideoHow PSG's Luis Enrique and Bayern's Vincent Kompany rewrote the Champions League semi playbook

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Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday has been instantly hailed as a modern classic, a relentless display of " total football" that defied ...

Watch VideoLuis Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic

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Tuesday's thriller was the highest scoring semi-final match in the modern Champions League era - you have to go back to 1960 to find the last game as prolific at ...

Trump discusses dangers faced by leaders after shooting incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner

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After a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump reflects on the dangers faced by impactful leaders, drawing parallels with historical ...

Shooting incident at Washington gala forces Trump evacuation

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In a shocking turn of events, US Secret Service agents rushed Donald Trump from the stage as gunfire erupted at a prestigious media gala, described by the president ...

Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices soaring

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Oil prices soar and global markets tremble as US-Iran peace talks fail, prompting Trump to announce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy ...

Ceasefire reached: US and Iran both assert 'victory' in conflict

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In a significant development, the US and Iran agree to a ceasefire, with both nations asserting victory.

US-Iran ceasefire sparks oil price plunge and stock market rally

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Oil prices plummet while global stocks rally as the US and Iran reach a crucial ceasefire agreement, signalling a potential end to weeks of conflict that has shaken ...

Indonesia's strict Sharia law: Couple punished with 100 lashes for sex outside marriage

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The man and woman, whose ages were not disclosed, received 100 cane lashes each in a public park in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, with dozens of people watching. ...

Iran intensifies military actions following Trump's warning on the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has intensified its military actions across the Middle East, threatening severe retaliation in response to Donald Trump's provocative warning regarding the ...

Watch VideoTiger Woods stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy as judge allows golfer to leave US for treatment

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Following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a Florida judge has ruled that Tiger Woods may leave the United States for " comprehensive inpatient ...

Watch Video6.31m! Armand Duplantis masters stiffer pole to break pole vault record for 15th time

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Armand " Mondo" Duplantis continues to rewrite the history books, securing his 15th world record with a clinical performance in Sweden.

Trump's global tariffs declared illegal by the US Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court's three liberal justices joined three conservatives in Friday's ruling, which upheld lower court decisions that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA ...

Watch VideoAlcaraz matches Borg record as Sabalenka survives Melbourne scare

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Carlos Alcaraz continues his dominant run at the Australian Open, matching a record set by Bjorn Borg as he sweeps into the last 16.

Manchester United's Mbeumo, Dorgu sink Manchester City to hand Arsenal title initiative

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Michael Carrick enjoyed a fairytale return to Old Trafford as interim boss, overseeing a dominant 2–0 win over a stuttering Manchester City.

Sadio Mane the hero again as Senegal edge Egypt to reach AFCON final

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Sadio Mané proved the difference-maker once again as Senegal overcame a stubborn Egypt to secure their place in the 2026 AFCON final.

'Tuna King' pays $3.2 million for giant bluefin at Tokyo auction

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A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna on Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market, ...

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. ...

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida to push new Ukraine peace plan

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down on Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end ...

Cape Town's housing crisis meets Airbnb boom

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According to the Inside Airbnb data project, Cape Town counted more than 26,870 listings on the platform.

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.

Horror as Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo

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Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, struggled with severe mental health issues and dreamed of being a lion tamer, according to those who knew him.

WATCH: Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo

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Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, struggled with severe mental health issues and dreamed of being a lion tamer, according to those who knew him.