Friday, April 25, 2025
South Africa reverses VAT increase that threatened ANC-DA coalition
South Africa's finance minister has dropped plans to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climbdown to prevent the collapse of the coalition government. Enoch Godongwana's decision came after...
Food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia’s free school meals
Koh Ewe and Hanna SamosirBBC NewsReporting fromSingapore and JakartaGetty ImagesIndonesia's new school feeding programme is shaping up to be the most expensive of its kindIndonesia is on an ambitious...
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should "stop" - but has not said if...
Who is going to the Pope’s funeral?
Getty ImagesThe ceremony for Pope Francis will take place in front of St Peter's Basilica in the VaticanHundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral...
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, Palestinian officials say
David GrittenBBC News, JerusalemReutersPalestinians reported several Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on ThursdayAt least 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday,...
What Canadians really care about this election (beyond Trump)
The Canadian general election is fast approaching, and while the US-Canada relationship - and President Donald Trump - have overshadowed the short campaign, Canadians also have other concerns. From...
Keith Stackpole: Former Australia cricketer dies aged 84
Former Australia batter Keith Stackpole has died at the age of 84.The right-handed opener from Victoria played 43 Tests between 1966 and 1974, scoring 2,807 runs at an average...
Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US
Getty ImagesFrom China's sprawling trade network to its chokehold on rare earths, it will not be easy for Washington to back China into a cornerA trade war between the...
Tundu Lissu – the fiery Tanzanian political survivor pushing for reforms
Basillioh Rukanga & Alfred LasteckBBC News, Nairobi & Dar es SalaamAFPTundu Lissu faces treason chargesShot 16 times in an assassination attempt in 2017, Tindu Lissu is the great survivor...
India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
Watch: First responders on the scene after gunman opens fire on tourists at PahalgamIndia has announced measures targeting Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed by gunmen at...
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky to meet South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa to counter Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained relations between the two nations. The visit marks a diplomatic...
What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral?
Getty ImagesThousands of mourners are expected to pay their respects to the late PopeThe funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, in front of St Peter's Basilica...
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Chris Eubank Jr opened up about the fractured relationship with his father and the death of his brother before...
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