South Africa has condemned as “deplorable” an Israeli strike on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp.

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has said it will bring back national service if it wins power again in the UK general election on July 4.

Documentary maker Morgan Spurlock, who famously ate only at McDonald’s for a month in Super Size Me, has died.

The Japanese dog whose photo inspired the $23 billion Dogecoin cryptocurrency beloved by Elon Musk, has died.

The UN’s top court will rule on Friday on a request by South Africa to order Israel to implement a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Nepal’s Phunjo Lama has smashed the record for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman. Guess how long it took?

The Israel foreign ministry has recalled its ambassadors over the latest trio of countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

Mining behemoth BHP must overcome major hurdles to salvage its faltering pursuit of rival Anglo American as a midweek deadline approaches.

Early springs, droughts and floods are influencing this year’s Chelsea Flower Show which is keener than ever to cut its own carbon footprint.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling that approved his extradition to the United States.

Music icon Paul McCartney has become the UK’s first billionaire musician, according to the Sunday Times Rich List published on Friday.

A man has denied cutting down one of the UK’s most-loved and photographed trees next to the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage site.

The 2024 Chelsea Flower Show returns later this month with a fun-filled week guaranteed to reignite every horticulturalist’s imagination. 

Eight watches belonging to Formula One legend Michael Schumacher were sold at auction in Geneva for a total of four million Swiss francs.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted that his beleaguered Conservative party can win a general election.

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 29th time Sunday, breaking his own record for the most summits.

The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain.

Australia’s online watchdog told a court on Friday that it was seeking the worldwide removal of X posts that show a Sydney stabbing.

April marked another “remarkable” month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages.

Byron Kelleher, a former All Black and Toulouse scrumhalf, has been found guilty of domestic violence by a Paris court.

Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix attracted plenty of celebrities, including former United States president Donald Trump.

A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White House, the US Secret Service has confirmed.

A team of volunteers have travelled by boat on daring rescue missions to save abandoned pets from the foot of the volcano.

Britain’s Conservative party is expected to suffer losses in local elections this week, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand at the next UK general election for the fringe Workers Party of Britain.

A sword-wielding attacker in London has killed a 14-year-old boy and injured four others, including two police officers.

An Abu Dhabi-backed group planning to take over Britain’s Telegraph Media Group said on Tuesday it will withdraw and sell on the business.

Dubai has begun work on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport which the emirate’s ruler said will become the world’s largest.

A gold watch found on the body of the richest passenger on the doomed Titanic has been auctioned for R27.8 million.

Venice launched a new scheme to charge day-trippers for entering the historic Italian city. Thoughts on the plan?

Two of the British Army horses that broke loose in central London and galloped through the streets at rush hour are in a “serious condition”.

Four people were taken to hospital after spooked army horses broke loose during morning exercises in central London.

London’s FTSE 100 stocks index hit record highs on Tuesday, catching up with major global peers that have struck all-time peaks this year.

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water supplier, has been ravaged since privatisation by soaring debts and chronic underinvestment.

A dashboard camera has filmed motorists stopping in the middle of a highway to rescue a man trapped inside his burning vehicle.

Elon Musk has vowed to challenge Australian demands that his social media platform X take down videos of a recent Sydney church stabbing.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has postponed his visit to India, during which the Tesla boss was meant to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tesla is recalling 3 878 Cybertruck vehicles because of a defect that can cause unintentional vehicle acceleration.

The top three in Sunday’s Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals following an investigation into the controversial finish.

Australian police have arrested a man they allege was behind a failed drug import plot that saw cocaine bricks washing up on beaches.

Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank loan for a man she was pushing in a wheelchair who turned out to be dead.

Dubai’s highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the city reeled from record rains.

Even small delays in Japan’s much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board!

Two men have been arrested by Indian police following a shooting at the home of Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

The UK parliament will debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s planned legislation to prevent young people from ever smoking.

Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has emerged as one of the most powerful and polarising people in Brazil. Learn more …

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record. Scientists are worried …

A company based in Christchurch, New Zealand is once again having to expand its production of biltong to meet an ever-increasing demand.

South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed he plans to meet India Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The UK has increased the income required to sponsor someone coming to the country on a family visa in a bid to cut immigration.

Full moons are special, and happen when the lunar cycle completes itself approximately every 28 days. Here’s more about the moon dates.

Elon Musk is under investigation in Brazil after he accused a Supreme Court judge of censoring social networks.

Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago.

There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness.

Beyonce’s country album “Cowboy Carter” has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart – the eighth No 1 album of her career.

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has ordered an investigation of Elon Musk. Things are getting ugly. Here’s why …

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of science and celebration.

A British man, Russ Cook, on a quest to run the length of Africa completed his challenge in Tunisia on Sunday.

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer.

Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3 000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky.

Rail services have been hit to large parts of the United Kingdom as train drivers launched a new strike amid cost-of-living pressures.

Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter – and the platform’s famous blue check.

Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world, has died at the age of 114.

Elon Musk says he won’t directly back Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the US election, but a look at his X feed makes clear where his heart lies.

Australian singer-songwriter Dan Tredget is aiming to become the first person to busk at every London Underground station.

Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan “uninvestable”.

Doomscrolling is when your social media posts turn to dark and depressing ones rather than inspirational or happy posts. Here’s more about it.

A record number of storm drains overflowed with sewage in England in 2023, angering campaigners wanting cleaner rivers and seas.

Public satisfaction with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) hit record lows in 2023 with long waits for appointments a central grievance.

A bridge collapsed in the US city of Baltimore after being struck by a heavily laden container ship. Here’s everything we know …

‘ZEF: The Story of Die Antwoord’ released through VEEPS on 23, March. Redditors have said that it ‘watches like a propaganda piece’.

King Charles III will attend an Easter Sunday church service in his most high-profile engagement since revealing a cancer diagnosis.

Australian police said no action would be taken against Taylor Swift’s father for allegedly punching a photographer during her Eras tour.

Approximately 100 tractors from around the country converged in Westminster to protest post-Brexit trade deals.

Locally speaking, there are four things all South Africans need to have. These aren’t wants, but basic needs covered by your Human Rights.

Full moon can be hard to remember, but that’s okay. Here’s our guide to all the full moon dates for 2024 – and more about lunar cycles and their names.

More than a decade after London hosted the 2012 Olympics, cranes are still everywhere in and around the Olympic Park in Stratford.

The somber news of Catherine, Princess of Wales’ cancer revelation has not stopped the seemingly endless churn of conspiracy theories.

Catherine, Princess of Wales is “touched” by the support she has received following her announcement that she is being treated for cancer.

Explainer: Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy to treat cancer.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wished “health and healing” to Catherine, Princess of Wales, after she revealed she has cancer.

Wishes flooded in from around the world after Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed that she was being treated for cancer.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has won plaudits for a personal video announcing her shock cancer diagnosis.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink startup has streamed a video of its first human patient playing computer chess with his mind.

Human Rights Day is happening on 21 March. Here are the most famous South African Human Rights (SAHRC) cases that have made news.

Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, fuelling speculation the Bank of England may cut interest rates soon.

Rapper Kanye West (‘Ye’) is under fire for his performance at the world’s largest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud. Here’s more.

Have you called 112 in an emergency without an answer? Here’s why some calls get dropped, and what you can do about it.

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have clinched enough support to become the standard-bearers for their parties.

Britain’s foreign minister David Cameron said the Russian election result showed “the depth of repression” under President Vladimir Putin.

London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested a suspect after two people were injured in separate crossbow attacks.

A heat wave stifling Brazil has set new records, with Rio de Janeiro’s heat index hitting a whopping 62.3 degrees Celsius.

A UK government proposal to ban foreign states from owning British newspapers is set to scupper plans for a Telegraph Media Group takeover.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out an election on 2 May, suggesting rather that a late 2024 ballot was more likely.

London’s Metropolitan Police are hunting a suspect who injured two people in separate attacks with a crossbow.

The Foschini Group has signed a franchise agreement with British sports-fashion retailer JD Sports to be its retail partner in South Africa.

As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to the beach, shark attacks will no doubt once again steal the headlines.

Wikipedia is growing, and it needs ‘more women’ on its website. Here’s how to contribute to the world’s biggest encyclopedia.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has pledged to build new gas-fired power stations to boost energy security.

The European Union has expanded since its post-World War II inception (and contracted, thanks to Brexit) to become a major global player.