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Piers Potter
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Opens New Parliament Following Historic Election
On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurated a new parliament, nearly two months after a landmark election reshaped the country’s political landscape, leading to...
Kenya Police Arrest ‘Serial Killer’ After Bodies Discovered in Dump
Kenyan police have arrested a man described as a “serial killer” suspected of murdering nine women whose mutilated bodies were discovered in a disused quarry...
Charity Faked Baby Rescue Photos for Fundraising
An ex-police officer who claims to rescue children from human traffickers has fabricated stories to raise money for his charity. Adam Whittington, founder of Project...
Thomas Matthew Crooks: Key Details About the Trump Rally Attacker
The small Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is in shock after the FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter at Donald Trump’s campaign...
Gunshots Reportedly Fired at Donald Trump Rally; Former President Rushed Off Stage
During a speech in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump appeared to fall to the ground, prompting armed security staff to surround him. Reports indicate that gunshots were...
South African Restaurant Creates Nearly 10-Foot Gatsby Sub
A South African restaurant recently served up a 3-meter-long (9.8 feet) sandwich, adding to its reputation for creating supersized dishes. The giant submarine sandwich, made...
Kenyan President Dismisses Ministers Following Anti-Tax Protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto has dismissed all his ministers and the attorney-general with immediate effect, following recent deadly protests and the withdrawal of an unpopular...
Three-Legged Lion Sets Record with River Swim in Uganda
Two lions recently achieved an extraordinary feat, believed to be the longest recorded swim for their species, capturing the attention of researchers and conservationists. Remarkably,...
Mastermind of $130m Banking Scandal Jailed for 15 Years in South Africa
Tshifhiwa Matodzi, the man behind a $130 million (£100 million) banking scandal that sparked national outrage in South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 years...
UN Declares 2025-2034 as Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms
On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2025-2034 as the United Nations Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms. These extreme weather events are...