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S.Africa’s Ex-transport Bosses Charged Over Zuma-era Graft Case
Four former executives at South Africa's failing transport company were arrested and charged Monday over allegations of corruption worth millions of dollars in a high-profile case linked to the...
Democratic Senator Walks Back Her Words After Backlash for Suggesting Socialist NYC Candidate Supported ‘Global Jihad’
Roberto Cavalli vamped up the lingerie AFP New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is walking back explosive comments accusing New York City's newly selected Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, of...
Tennis Fans Sizzle As Heatwave Hits Wimbledon
Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever...
Senate Set To Begin ‘Vote-a-Rama’ On $3.3 Trillion Megabill Monday Morning
The U.S. Senate is poised to kick off a pivotal "vote-a-rama" on Monday at 9 a.m. ET, marking a critical phase in the debate over a sweeping $3.3 trillion...
Alcaraz, Sabalenka In Action On Day One At Sizzling Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a season of Grand Slam final misery as temperatures soared...
NGO Loses Bid To Block UK Export Of Military Equipment To Israel
The High Court in London rejected a legal challenge on Monday brought by a Palestinian rights group seeking to block the UK from supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter...
Oasis Ride Britpop Revival As 90s Make Nostalgic Comeback In UK
With "Britpop" bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a "cooler" time...
‘We Have Nothing’: Afghans Driven Out Of Iran Return To Uncertain Future
Hajjar Shademani's family waited for hours in the heat and dust after crossing the border into Afghanistan, their neat pile of suitcases all that remained of a lifetime in...
Southern Europe Roasts As Temperatures Soar
A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again.France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have been...
Over 230,000 Afghans Left Iran In June Ahead Of Return Deadline: IOM
More than 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June, most of them deported, as returns surge ahead of a deadline set by Tehran, the United Nations migration agency said on...
Dalai Lama Suggests Institution To Continue At 90th Birthday Launch
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th...
China’s Top Diplomat Visits Europe Pitching Closer Ties In ‘Volatile’ World
China's top diplomat heads to Europe on Monday for a visit which Beijing said will highlight ties as an "anchor of stability" in a world in turmoil.Wang Yi's tour...