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Climate protesters interrupt Kemi Badenoch's speech at Thatcher conference

Climate change protesters have interrupted a speech by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at an event to commemorate Margaret Thatcher. Two women from a campaign group called Climate Resistance shouted out during Mrs Badenoch's keynote speech at the Centre for Policy Studies' Margaret Thatcher conference. The event at central London's Guildhall was centred around commemorating the legacy of Baroness Thatcher, a founder of the think tank.

2025-03-17T21:57:36Z

Administrator arrested after reportedly forcing 6-year-old student to clean up her own feces at school

Administrator arrested after reportedly forcing 6-year-old student to clean up her own feces at school - The administrator posted $25,000 bond Monday

2025-03-18T00:11:51Z

Two sisters went on a night out to a concert in North Macedonia. Only one came home

Two sisters went on a night out to a concert in North Macedonia. Only one came home - Marija Taseva says ‘she could barely breathe’ as she escaped a nightclub fire in Kocani – her sister was among the dozens killed

2025-03-17T13:41:46Z

Withdrawal of soldiers from DRC is not a sign of defeat - Ramaphosa

JOHANNESBURG - President Ramaphosa says withdrawing troops from the DRC is not defeat. He says it should be seen as a build-up to the peace process. SADC leaders decided to end its SamiDRC mission in a phased withdrawal. The inter-governmental organisation announced their decision after an Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State. READ: Troops to...

2025-03-17T21:26:29Z

Canadian woman detained by U.S. immigration officials returns to Vancouver

Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian entrepreneur, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. Border Services, ICE) while attempting to enter the U.S. at the San Diego border to obtain a visa, according to information reported by ABC 10 News. Her previous visa was revoked during a visit to Canada, allegedly due to issues with her documentation. After her arrest, she was detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in what she describes as inhumane conditions, sleeping on a mattress with no blanket.

2025-03-13T19:36:34Z

Last Call for Sassa gold card holders to switch to Postbank black cards before March 20 deadline

Grant beneficiaries are urged to switch to the new Postbank black cards before the March 20 deadline, as SASSA gold cards will cease to function.

2025-03-18T04:21:50Z

Ukraine’s troops vastly outnumbered and facing ‘huge swarms’ of Russian drones in Kursk retreat

Ukraine’s troops vastly outnumbered and facing ‘huge swarms’ of Russian drones in Kursk retreat - IN FOCUS: Askold Krushelnycky speaks to a senior officer in Kyiv’s army about the pain being felt by troops as they withdraw from inside Russia

2025-03-17T16:26:48Z

‘Heckuva stretch’: Skeptical judge questions Trump’s defiance over deportation order

‘Heckuva stretch’: Skeptical judge questions Trump’s defiance over deportation order - Trump administration attorneys stonewall federal judge as he grills them about deportation flights that he ordered not to leave

2025-03-17T23:56:57Z

Wasted chances to avoid war: The DRC is on the brink of collapse

President Félix Tshisekedi is now approaching foreign governments for assistance in fighting this war and staying in power. His increasingly desperate manoeuvres include dangling the DRC’s immense strategic mineral wealth in front of Donald Trump.

2025-03-17T19:38:06Z

GRAHAM GRANT: The Nats are fleeing a sinking ship

The great SNP exodus began as a dash for the exit - and now threatens to turn into a stampede.

2025-03-17T22:08:30Z

IWA Conference: Water and Sanitation department looking to diversify country's water sources

Discover how South Africa is positioning itself as a leader in water security at the IWA Conference, where experts discuss innovative strategies for water reclamation and reuse.

2025-03-17T16:21:45Z

St Patrick's Day festivities: how people celebrated worldwide

Performers take part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, Monday March 17, 2025.

2025-03-18T05:24:17Z

Israel launches extensive airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 200

The Israeli military said they fired towards Hamas targets. The strikes come as ceasefire agreement is in limbo. View on euronews

2025-03-18T01:21:56Z

What's the future of early childhood education in South Africa amid funding woes?

In South Africa, a child's future is often shaped before they even enter a classroom. Despite the government's plans to expand Early Childhood Development (ECD), funding remains critically low—just 2.9% of the basic education budget and a mere 0.44% of the national budget.Deb Zelezniak | image suppliedThis leaves thousands of young children without proper care, education, or basic necessities. As a result, non-profit organisations (NPOs) are...

2025-03-18T00:12:59Z

Brown warns its international students and professors after university doctor is deported to Lebanon

Brown warns its international students and professors after university doctor is deported to Lebanon - In a campus-wide email, Russell Carey, Brown’s executive vice president for planning and policy, encouraged those intending to travel outside the U.S. to wait until more information was available from the State Department

2025-03-17T22:41:54Z

Germany 'monitoring' US detentions of its citizens

Berlin is trying to determine whether three cases where its citizens were detained while trying to enter the US signal a change in policy.

2025-03-17T20:49:07Z

Keir Starmer to unveil watered down benefits reforms

The Prime Minister tonight signed off proposals from Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall which are designed to curb the growth in Britain's bloated benefits bill.

2025-03-17T22:23:31Z

R15 million not enough: MK Party MP's bid for troubled Royal AM falls short

MK Party MP David 'Mazolman' Skosana's R15 million bid to rescue and relocate troubled Royal AM football club to KwaNdebele has fallen short, as the race to acquire the debt-ridden PSL team intensifies.

2025-03-18T04:14:51Z

New dedicated insolvency court to trial in Johannesburg

The Johannesburg High Court will be piloting a dedicated insolvency court starting on 14 April 2025, when the second court term begins.Image source: fanjianhua from FreepikThe long-anticipated insolvency court will hear all unopposed, opposed and urgent applications relating to liquidation, business rescue, sequestration, rehabilitation, perfection applications, applications for extension of liquidators’ powers, as well as reviews of decisions...

2025-03-18T00:13:07Z

President Trump offers Kennedy Center his suggestions

President Trump offers Kennedy Center his suggestions for the Honors as he puts his mark on the national arts institution.

2025-03-18T03:28:13Z

UNLV professor killed in 2023 mass shooting is named as part of Trump’s DEI crackdown at colleges

UNLV professor killed in 2023 mass shooting is named as part of Trump’s DEI crackdown at colleges - Patricia Navarro-Velez, 39, one of three people gunned down in December 2023

2025-03-17T15:11:47Z

Maile to table Gauteng's budget

Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, is set to table the provincial budget for the upcoming financial year.

2025-03-18T03:47:50Z

Tonnes of oil leaked after suspected sabotage act at transformer station in Norway

National power grid operator Statnett estimated roughly 60,000 tonnes of oil leaked from the disused electricity transformer station. View on euronews

2025-03-18T00:19:33Z

R10 million Lotto jackpot winner: 'I checked my ticket about 10 times to ensure I had really won!'

A South African man has won the R10. 8 million Lotto jackpot, expressing disbelief and plans to improve his family's life.

2025-03-18T05:21:47Z

Mark Carney invites Zelensky to the next G7 summit

This invitation to the G7 summit will likely be a major opportunity for Ukraine to strengthen its alliances on the international stage.

2025-03-18T02:13:42Z

Dramatic moment treasurer's speech is crashed by protesters

Dr Chalmers had just begun his speech at the Queensland Media Club on Tuesday afternoon when a man appeared behind him carrying a sign which read: 'no new coal or gas'.

2025-03-18T04:08:31Z

Macron offers a warm welcome to Carney in France

Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for Canada, denouncing the annexation threats made by Trump as unacceptable and in violation of the principles of international law.

2025-03-18T01:58:34Z

Outrage over huge change to $5 note in Australia

Australians have slammed an upcoming change to the $5 note.

2025-03-17T20:43:56Z

MAGA is pushing a pardon for George Floyd murderer Derek Chauvin

MAGA is pushing a pardon for George Floyd murderer Derek Chauvin - Trump previously said Americans were ‘rightly sickened’ by Chauvin’s conduct

2025-03-17T22:26:53Z

Trump deports Brown University doctor over alleged links to Hezbollah

Dr Rasha Alawieh, 47, from Lebanon, was deported from Boston Logan International Airport to Paris on Friday despite having a US visa and a job teaching at the Ivy League.

2025-03-17T20:44:01Z

Nersa's approval of Eskom tariff increases: How it affects South African consumers

South African consumers are set to face a significant electricity tariff hike from April 1, following the National Energy Regulator's approval of new Eskom rates.

2025-03-18T04:08:58Z

No one could’ve imagined Milwaukee mother would be deported to Laos, former lawyer says

No one could’ve imagined Milwaukee mother would be deported to Laos, former lawyer says - Exclusive details: ‘Nobody with any compassion would think that’s any compelling reason’ to separate Yang from her family, her former lawyer, Matt Ricci, said

2025-03-17T21:11:58Z

Donald Trump aims new threat at Iran following airstrikes in Houthi-held Yemen’s capital

Donald Trump aims new threat at Iran following airstrikes in Houthi-held Yemen’s capital - US will hold Tehran responsible for future Houthi attacks, Trump warns on Truth Social

2025-03-18T03:57:25Z

King Cetshwayo District Municipality faces water restrictions amid R600 million debt dispute with water board

Explore the escalating water debt crisis in KwaZulu-Natal, where a R600 million dispute has led to severe water supply restrictions affecting a northern KZN municipality

2025-03-17T20:39:42Z

Bosnia issues new nationwide arrest warrant for Milorad Dodik

The warrant means that any police officer who encounters the president of the country's Serb-majority entity of the Republika Srpska must arrest him immediately. View on euronews

2025-03-17T21:04:26Z

Buy local summit expands network for small businesses

JOHANNESBURG - The Buy Local Summit and Expo is underway at the Sandton Convention Centre. It showcases proudly South African goods and services. At the same time, groups are marching outside the venue calling for the protection of local jobs and industries. WATCH: Buy Local Summit | Buy local… it’s lekker ENCA anchor, Uveka Rangappa spoke to Gaute...

2025-03-17T20:11:31Z

Middle East: Israel carries out strikes across Gaza

Israel has restarted airstrikes on the Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks and negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas have stalled. DW has the latest.

2025-03-18T02:04:13Z

How Anthony Albanese policy could inflame trade war with Donald Trump

A $750million program announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could inflame the trade war with Donald Trump, an expert has warned.

2025-03-18T02:53:36Z

Dirco has initiated processes to replace expelled ambassador Rasool in United States

As South Africa prepares to welcome former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, expelled by the US, Dirco initiates steps to find his replacement, raising questions about diplomatic relations.

2025-03-18T04:51:56Z

Billionaire Motsepe's phosphate mine faces new legal hurdle in South Africa

A $160 million South African phosphate mine, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., is facing a new legal challenge after more than a decade of environmental disputes. ・The Elandsfontein Mine, owned by African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., faces new legal challenge from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). ・T...

2025-03-17T20:51:08Z

Why America is losing to Iran-backed rebels in Red Sea stand-off

This weekend, the US delivered punishing strikes on rebel-held positions in Yemen, killing at least 53 people and injuring hundreds, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry

2025-03-17T14:13:54Z

Unusual 'zombie' phenomenon is linked to LA fire that killed 17

A deadly fire that killed 17 and wiped out entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles may have been started by a little-known phenomenon.

2025-03-18T02:53:46Z

SASSA committed to helping beneficiaries get paid

The Rwanda-backed M23 group said it would not attend Tuesday's peace talks with the DR Congo government in the Angolan capital Luanda following EU sanctions on some of its top brass.

2025-03-18T03:11:33Z

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package - Germany’s would-be next chancellor Friedrich Merz is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking infrastructure

2025-03-18T05:12:08Z

Rwanda, Belgium expel each other’s diplomats; EU announces sanctions ahead of DRC peace talks

Belgium and Rwanda announced the expulsion of each other’s diplomats, as relations deteriorated over allegations about their respective roles in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

2025-03-17T22:08:08Z

Defending tradition and language: 'Children of Honey' shines light on Tanzania's Hadzabe community

'Children of Honey' highlights the struggle of the Hadzabe community to preserve its traditions and language. It was one a dozen documentary films shortlisted as part of the 'Impact Days' programme organised by the International Film Festival and Forum for Human Rights in Geneva. View on euronews

2025-03-17T20:29:38Z

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121

Israel's military campaign in Gaza escalates, resulting in over 121 fatalities, as tensions rise following a failed ceasefire agreement.

2025-03-18T04:21:51Z

Strained SA-US relations just a hiccup - Ramaphosa

South Africa's relationship with the US is at an all-time low. But President Cyril Ramaphosa says not all is lost.

2025-03-18T03:11:34Z

Stokvels: SA’s indigenous SAVING system goes global

In townships all across the land, stokvels have been thriving for generations, safeguarding members from economic downturn. Here’s how …

2025-03-18T05:11:01Z

All about SASSA grant payments for April and card replacement

SASSA and Postbank have issued a joint statement explaining to beneficiaries what will happen regarding SASSA grant payments for April.

2025-03-18T03:20:40Z