South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
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Killing of Calgary-born scientist tied to mysterious U.S. deaths, disappearances despite quick arrest
The shooting death of a Calgary-born astrophysicist in mid-February in front of his Southern California residence sent shockwaves through his academic and professional circles.
Pope finishes eventful African tour with prison visit – after war of words with Trump
Pope Leo has wrapped up an eventful tour of Africa with a dramatic visit to a prison in Equatorial Guinea, where crowds of inmates shouted
How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines, condoms
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
How Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was pursued and killed by Israel
Details of how Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was “pursued” and killed by Israeli forces have been released.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve the company’s merger with Paramount Skydance.
MrBeast’s company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Mike Vrabel to skip some of NFL draft for counseling in wake of Dianna Russini scandal
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will miss a portion of the NFL Draft and undergo counseling in the wake of photos emerging of himself
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country’s future.
Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Tweety McTreason in a morning social media post ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of
‘New face, same dictatorship’ says Madagascar’s Gen Z activist following protestor arrests
Youth-led protests drove out Madagascar’s president in October 2025. It was supposed to be a revolution leading to systemic change, but activists say the new