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Protesters turn out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US https://t.co/JJjb5GGZB2
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More than 2,700 demonstrations are planned coast to coast, from big cities to small towns, and even near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, where he is spending the weekend. Organisers say they...
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Gaza civil defence says 9 killed Friday when Israeli forces fired at bus https://t.co/GTSg3bZmVD
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‘Our teams recovered the bodies of nine martyrs, including four children and two women, after Israeli occupation forces directly targeted the vehicle they were travelling in within the Zeitun...
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Alleged victim's family hails removal of Prince Andrew's royal title https://t.co/wD9OrFxroV
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Andrew, 65, on Friday renounced his Duke of York title under pressure from his brother Charles, following further revelations about the prince's ties to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Jihadist ambush kills seven troops in northeast Nigeria https://t.co/h09NgZ0vyP
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The west African nation is battling a long-running insurgency by militants from Boko Haram and rival breakaway group Islamic State West Africa Province.
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Postecoglou sacked by Forest after Chelsea defeat https://t.co/jA7LtvCuWz
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Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Saturday after just eight matches in charge - just minutes after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea.
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KZN disaster management teams on alert after warnings of severe thunderstorms https://t.co/iRUTrrW7Gs
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The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning and heavy rain, which may lead to localised flooding.
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Over 100 people arrested for drunk driving in KZN in one night https://t.co/SYKL6l9NOb
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Officers from the provincial Road Traffic Inspectorate made the arrests during operations in Newcastle on Friday night.
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Following student protests, UFS amends 2025 academic calendar to ensure completion https://t.co/wqheGIAp7z
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The unrest was triggered by a university policy that blocks students with outstanding fees from registering for the 2026 academic year.
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Man arrested in Valhalla Park for possession of 800 mandrax tablets https://t.co/ZrWuoQkDiM
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Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the suspect was arrested on charges of possession and dealing in drugs.
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IUCN lists African Penguin as critically endangered https://t.co/BEdli8LOQu
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The African Penguin, which is unique to South Africa, has fewer than 8,750 breeding pairs remaining in the country, with their numbers decreasing by 8% each year.
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WC police arrest 3 suspects linked to theft of cellphones worth around R500k https://t.co/nhpW6ibnj6
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The trio allegedly robbed a retail store in Khayamandi on Thursday afternoon.
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With deadline looming, some SARS branches open to help taxpayers submit income tax returns https://t.co/xnfZPn1ioc
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The revenue service is urging the public to make use of the assistance available ahead of Monday’s cut-off.
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UN aid chief foresees 'massive job' ahead on tour of ruined Gaza https://t.co/gCqQAmbnEP
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The densely packed cities of the Gaza Strip, home to more than two million Palestinians, have been reduced to ruins by two years of bombardment and intense fighting between Hamas and the Israeli army.
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Huge crowds as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home https://t.co/G1JnX5uaD1
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Odinga, 80, died from a suspected heart attack in India on Wednesday, triggering a huge outpouring of grief across the country, but particularly in western Kenya where his Luo tribe are dominant.
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CT police probing 3 counts of attempted murder after Steenberg Road shooting incident https://t.co/ZYucQtOb68
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The three victims, travelling in a car, were shot at by an unknown gunman while stopped at a robot on Friday afternoon.
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Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown https://t.co/uIxkBISiGm
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday's meeting with Manchester United is arguably even more important for...
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Police probing mass murder after 7 people killed in Philippi East https://t.co/U7p4ns1EMf
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Police say the men, between the ages of 20 and 30-years-old, were shot and killed at a house in Better Life on Friday night.
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KZN Crime Intelligence officer killed in road rage incident to be laid to rest https://t.co/S6chivmTbY
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Constable Sbonelo Ngidi was shot and killed when his car was blocked by another motorist last week Friday. The suspect, who is also a police officer, was arrested by the Hawks on Friday.
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SAPU condemns alleged attack on police officers in Makhaza https://t.co/m5V2i8kxjF
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Police said members were attacked while attending a protest near Empolweni informal settlements, along Baden Powell Drive, on Thursday.
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Montana's political career in jeopardy after SARS granted sequestration order over his estate https://t.co/3AF0iSmUuN
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Lucky Montana has been embroiled in a public spat with the revenue service, accusing it of fraud, with the entity responding in an unprecedented move of publicly disclosing his tax affairs.
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