2 h. ago Trump Gaza plan: Hamas rejects resolution for international stabilisation force approved by UN security council

UN body quickly passes resolution that also includes reference to a future Palestinian state; Hamas says the plan favours Israeli occupationThe US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, according to US military planning documents seen by the Guardian and sources briefed on American plans. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago South Africa foreign minister says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister says that a plane that arrived in the country last week with more than 150 Palestinians on board was part of a “broader agenda” to clear out Gaza and the West Bank through a network of chartered flights

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7 h. ago Poland railway explosion on key Ukraine aid route slammed as 'act of sabotage'

Polish police have launched an investigation into the blast as Prime Minister Donald Tusk pointed the finger at 'foreign services' while others warned of 'hybrid attacks' by Russia

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15 h. ago Wales call up two new players for final autumn internationals

Steve Tandy has added two players to his Wales squad for the games against New Zealand and South Africa

Sport

31 h. ago German auction house cancels sale of Holocaust artefacts after outcry

Survivors group had called on firm Felzmann to ‘show some basic decency’ and halt ‘cynical and shameless’ eventPoland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that an “offensive” auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been cancelled, relaying information from his German counterpart, after complaints from Holocaust survivors.Radosław Sikorski made the comments on X, saying he and German foreign minister Johann Wadephul “agreed that such a scandal must be prevented”. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago To her church friends, Ruth was the kind Irish woman who ran a safe house for human trafficking victims in South Africa...in reality she was a feared double murderer on the run

Irish woman Ruth Lawrence was living a double life in South Africa when she was arrested in October 2022 for the murders of best friends Eoin O'Connor, 32, and Anthony Keegan, 33.

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38 h. ago Simon Harmer spins South Africa to memorable victory as India captain Shubman Gill taken to hospital

Off-spinner Harmer starred as South Africa bowled India out for 93 to win the first Test at Eden Gardens

Science

44 h. ago Fears SNP's ScotWind at risk of collapse without Chinese firm MingYang's Highlands factory approval

SNP ministers have been accused of having “left Scotland dangerously dependent on foreign powers like China”.

Events

57 h. ago South Africa overcome Franco Mostert red card in show of strength against Italy

Italy 14-32 South Africa: For a second week in a row, the Springboks survived a red card to triumph

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60 h. ago 'Insane' Springboks red card sparks huge outcry as Siya Kolisi and viewers stunned

South Africa received a second permanent red card in the space of two weeks as Franco Mostert was sent off

Politics

60 h. ago Franco Mostert red card: Why was South Africa lock sent off against Italy?

Mostert was controversially shown a permanent red card during the first half in Turin

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60 h. ago Italy v South Africa live: Springboks lock controversially sent off against buoyant Azzurri

After beating Australia, the hosts face up to the mighty challenge of the world champions

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63 h. ago Italy v South Africa live: Springboks continue November campaign against buoyant Azzurri

After beating Australia, the hosts face up to the mighty challenge of the world champions

Politics

69 h. ago UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa

Advocates fear that other donors will follow Britain’s reduction to the Global Fund for Aids, TB and malariaThe UK is undermining its legacy in fighting infectious diseases including Aids and malaria by cutting money pledged to a leading global health fund, campaigners claim.The 15% reduction in the contribution to the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced this week – in a year when the UK, alongside South Africa, is co-host of the fund’s replenishment drive – risks encouraging other countries to cut back commitments as well, advocates fear.The Gates Foundation is a major private contributor to the Global Fund. The foundation also contributes to theguardian.org, which funds independent journalism at the Guardian Continue reading...

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3 d. ago South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane

Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documentsSouth Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said.A group of 153 Palestinians arrived at OR Tambo international iarport in Johannesburg on a chartered Global Airways flight from Kenya on Thursday without departure stamps, return tickets or details of accommodation, according to the border authorities. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Anger in South Africa after Palestinians held on plane for 12 hours

Authorities held 153 passengers, including children and a heavily pregnant woman, over travel documentsSouth African authorities are facing heavy criticism after they held more than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who was nine months pregnant, on a plane for about 12 hours because of problems with their travel documents.A pastor who was allowed to meet the passengers while they were stuck on the plane said it was extremely hot and that children were screaming and crying. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Game of Thrones editor dies in horror lion attack at safari park

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Katherine Chappell, 29, was being driven through a safari park near Johannesburg in South Africa when her dream holiday tragically turned into a nightmare

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3 d. ago More than 150 Palestinians held on plane in South Africa for 12 Hours

Passengers included a woman who was nine months pregnant

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3 d. ago More than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa

South African authorities face heavy criticism for holding over 150 Palestinians on a plane for about 12 hours due to travel document issues

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3 d. ago England cricket icon Andrew Strauss, 48, set to marry PR exec fiancée 18 years his junior in South Africa

The former England captain's new marriage comes seven years after his first wife Ruth McDonald died aged 46 following a battle with a rare form of lung cancer on December 29, 2018.

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