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News24 | ‘Incredibly special’: The Heart is a Muscle named South Africa’s official Oscars entry

The Heart is a Muscle, directed by Imran Hamdulay, has been announced as South Africa’s official selection for the 98th annual Academy Awards. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/xHUGIER

Asian Development Bank Forecasts India's Growth At 6.5% For FY26

Despite a strong 7.8 per cent growth in the first quarter, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year ADB said on Tuesday. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Lp1TQir Despite a strong 7.8 per cent growth in the first quarter, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year ADB said on Tuesday.

News24 | ‘Best Friends Forever’ statue of Trump and Epstein appears in Washington, DC

A mysterious bronze statue called “Best Friends Forever” has popped up on the east end of the National Mall in Washington, DC, showing US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, as his past connection to the deceased sex offender continues to rumble on in public discourse. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/gRbuTqv

News24 | Study shows how we can massively improve hypertension treatment

Hypertension kills many South Africans. A new study shows how simply changing where people are treated - at home rather than in a clinic - improves their health and reduces the burden on the public health system. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/mM0Rxgq

News24 | Elon Musk’s X clashes with Indian government, vows to appeal content removal ruling

Social media platform X said that it was “deeply concerned” by an Indian court’s ruling that quashed its challenge to New Delhi’s content removal mechanisms, and would appeal it to defend freedom of expression in the country. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/hpLUNRt

News24 | Trump meets Netanyahu for ‘something special, first time ever’ on Israel’s Gaza war

US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for high-stakes talks aimed at pushing an elusive Gaza peace plan over the line. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/8c6whjs

News24 | Flying Bats, zebra cows, and pizza-loving lizards: Ig Nobel 2025 celebrates silly science

The annual awards, which are organised by the science humour magazine Annals of Improbable Research, were held just a few weeks before the real Nobel prizes. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/rPslpiw

News24 | Why marriage with the accrual system is a popular choice

Marriage out of community with accrual is popular because couples can retain their financial independence while also sharing what they accumulate together. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/rjtRvdJ

News24 | ‘My wife in real life’: Selena Gomez shares stunning wedding photos as she marries Benny Blanco

American actor and singer Selena Gomez married her boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco, in a star-studded Southern California wedding ceremony on Saturday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/svIb6mt

News24 | KZN policing forum member nabbed for drunk driving claimed police captain would bail him out

A Community Policing Forum member from the Umtentweni sub-forum, who appeared visibly intoxicated, was caught on camera calling for a police captain to intervene on his behalf as he was arrested at a roadblock in Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/VSvF7I0

News24 | Germany may allow military to shoot down drones, report says

Germany is considering allowing its military to shoot down drones, a report said on Saturday, after recent drone incursions around Europe raised tensions with Russia. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/5JKiyBr

News24 | The Weekender | Swys de Bruin, the assassination of truth-tellers, and egg on your Facebook

The frightening normalisation of assassinations in South Africa; Swys de Bruin on burnout, the art of joy, and the awakening giant of women’s rugby; and a Facebook hoax which has turned egg donations into a R500 000 fertility fantasy. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/pvJmBcy

News24 | Parks Tau relents to banks’ call for credit-law changes

SA will press ahead with changes to its credit laws to make lending to smaller firms easier, heeding a call by the top banking lobby group that had criticized the government’s withdrawal of the plans. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/L0H4GCu

News24 | US plans to extend AGOA by a year, Lesotho minister says

Lesotho’s trade minister said on Wednesday that the US plans to extend AGOA by a year. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/dc4rAIX

News24 | ‘It’s not gonna happen’: Trump pours cold water on Israel goal to annex West Bank and Gaza

US President Donald Trump has said that Israel cannot annex the occupied West Bank, a statement that puts him firmly at odds with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his ultranationalist government who have been pressing for annexation of the Palestinian territory. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/bKut4GI

News24 | Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of criminal conspiracy in Gaddafi finance scheme

A Paris court convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted him of corruption and accepting illegal campaign financing in his trial into accusations late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi helped fund his victorious 2007 presidential run. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/szoVFOg

News24 | Mahmud Abbas addresses UN despite being barred, amid push for Palestinian state

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas will address the United Nations virtually as the US, despite its opposition to him, weighs whether to try to stop Israeli annexation of the West Bank. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/dqPp5rJ

News24 | Trump’s lawsuit threats flop as Jimmy Kimmel’s return attracts record-breaking viewership

Jimmy Kimmel strongly defended free speech during his emotional return to US screens, describing government pressure to silence him as “anti-American.” from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/pV7Rsmy

News24 | ‘We’re more than our struggle and pain’: Miss Palestine to compete on global stage

Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height of one of the most harrowing periods in her people’s history. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/5tk1q3T

News24 | I can only brag about our cultures,” - Chef Aya on what heritage means to him

We look into the culturally rich background of private chef Ayabonga Gope, popularly known as Chef Aya. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/IMiXF90

News24 | 7 South African desserts to serve at your Heritage Day feast

Whether you’re hosting a feast or simply looking to savor the flavors of the nation, these South African-inspired treats are sure to add a touch of nostalgia and joy to your celebration. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/HyECT92

News24 | ‘She may play rugby, but she’s just a girl’: Bok Women win fans with TikTok charm

The Springbok Women’s rugby team are making history on the field and winning hearts with their unmatched grit and camaraderie that showcases the power of women in sport. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/rJsIzGh

News24 | ‘Here we go again’: Little shop, big fun – SA’s favourite collectables are back with a twist

Checkers Little Shop, a South African favourite including collectable minis, is making a return, and local shoppers couldn’t be more excited. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/cXHV2qp

News24 | Man charged with shining laser pointer at Trump helicopter

US authorities charged a man who shone a laser pointer at the presidential helicopter as it departed the White House with President Donald Trump aboard, according to a court filing on Monday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/B7HacKX

News24 | Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court

The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression.” from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/MkzGK49

News24 | Quinton de Kock returns to Proteas squad after ODI retirement U-turn

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has come out of ODI retirement to join the Proteas’ white-ball format squads for their tour of Pakistan and a once-off match against Namibia. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/1XheFLW

News24 | Renergen and Motsepe’s SOLA end bitter feud over land rights

Renergen has reached a full settlement with SOLA Group’s Springbok Solar Power Plant, ending a bitter feud about rights to resource-rich land in the Free State. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/YOZJ1do

News24 | New chiefs for MultiChoice as French TV giant Canal+ finalises takeover

French media group Canal+ announced on Monday its takeover of DStv and Showmax owner MultiChoice became unconditional on Friday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/wWiv9Y1

News24 | Monday’s weather: Rain in 5 provinces, fine, warm with cloudy conditions elsewhere

The South African Weather Service has warned of damaging coastal winds and waves between the Western Cape and Eastern Cape with rain expected in four other provinces while fine and warm conditions are expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga Limpopo and the North West. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/hqPN5RY

News24 | Britain, Canada first G7 nations to recognise Palestinian state in historic policy shift

Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/ZIv7osq

News24 | Boks call on Willie to help prepare for must-win Durban Test

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux, initially left out of the 33-man squad for this season’s final two Tests against Argentina, will now meet up with the group in Durban on Monday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/C7pwK6W

News24 | OPINION | Cape Town now has 26 000 Airbnbs - but what are the rules?

Gaura Moodley, Lize-Mari Doubell and Michael Evans give a critical overview of the sharing economy through the short-term rental regulatory landscape. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/PUOm07G

News24 | Cyber attack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports

A cyber attack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at some of Europe’s busiest airports. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/5OVsa8k

News24 | Bump glam galore: Springbok moms-to-be Marise, Anlia and Miné steal hearts with style

Our favourite Springbok moms have shared beautiful pregnancy updates over the last few months and we love it. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/O3edD9h

News24 | Cyber attack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports

A cyber attack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at some of Europe’s busiest airports. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Uc2NLOm

News24 | DA names Helen Zille as its choice for Joburg mayor

DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has been named as the party’s candidate for the City of Johannesburg. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/mhF8VHy

Adani Power Shares Jump 29% On Morgan Stanley's 'Overweight' Call

Shares of Adani Power Ltd (APL) surged in the morning trade on Friday after global brokerage Morgan Stanley initiated 'Overweight' on the company with a target price of Rs 818, projecting an upside of 29 per cent from its previous closing price. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/uTLPcZ8 Shares of Adani Power Ltd (APL) surged in the morning trade on Friday after global brokerage Morgan Stanley initiated 'Overweight' on the company with a target price of Rs 818, projecting an upside of 29 per cent from its previous closing price.

News24 | ‘This is beautiful’: Melania Trump and Princess Catherine bond during joint engagement

Melania Trump and Princess Catherine shared their first joint engagement during President Trump’s state visit to Britain, bonding over playful activities with children. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/ABXnoIi

News24 | PHOTOS | Donald Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest

During a UK state banquet, Donald Trump dined on opulent dishes alongside media mogul Rupert Murdoch, whom he is suing over a Jeffrey Epstein story. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/eW5ZhPg

News24 | Three killed in suspected gang shooting in Cape Town

Three people were killed in a suspected gang-related shooting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on Wednesday night. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/RsOxTXM

News24 | US adversaries Russia, Iran, China exploiting Charlie Kirk killing to ‘encourage violence’ - report

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the US and other adversaries, a research group warned on Wednesday. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/VnXifvO

News24 | LISTEN LIVE | Inside Pass: Being in the stadium for the best and worst Boks of all time

The Inside Pass, will bring you analysis and expert opinion for the duration of the Rugby Championship. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/OYqhX6i

News24 | Britain rolls out supersized royal welcome for Trump’s second state visit

Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/NJCwptK

Urban Company's Shares Soar In Debut After Year's Most Popular IPO

Urban Co. shares soared in premarket trading during its Mumbai debut after the company wrapped up India's most oversubscribed major initial public offering this year. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/hZve5fA Urban Co. shares soared in premarket trading during its Mumbai debut after the company wrapped up India's most oversubscribed major initial public offering this year.

News24 | Actor, director, visionary: Robert Redford’s iconic legacy, from Sundance Kid to indie guru

Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday at the age of 89, was the eternal “Sundance Kid,” a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Drdyect

News24 | Luxembourg latest to recognise a Palestinian state in push for ‘two-state solution’ - PM Frieden

Luxembourg has said it will join a raft of countries recognising the State of Palestine at a United Nations summit in New York. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Cf7HcUi

News24 | Anglo finalises deal to create giant copper mine

Anglo American and Codelco are creating a joint venture to unlock at least $5 billion of value from their neighbouring copper mines in Chile. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/VR0ACY9

News24 | ‘Multiple concussions’ force France lock, former Junior Bok star Willemse to retire

France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/cR87Li1

News24 | Reserve Bank’s new inflation goal faces key tests

The South African Reserve Bank’s new goal of anchoring inflation at 3% faces a big test this week, with two key data points and its first policy meeting since announcing the move. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/w6Kxaih

Income Tax Return DeadlineToday: Over 1 Crore Tax Filings Expected

As the extended deadline for income tax return (ITR) filing ends on Monday, filers are hurrying to comply, with more than 1 crore returns anticipated on the final day. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Ev1rRXl As the extended deadline for income tax return (ITR) filing ends on Monday, filers are hurrying to comply, with more than 1 crore returns anticipated on the final day.

News24 | ‘I don’t want my dog anymore’: Bella, once covered in ticks, now healthy after rescue

After being severely neglected and covered in ticks, Bella, a dog surrendered to the Boksburg SPCA, has made a remarkable recovery thanks to immediate care and long-term dedication to her health and wellness. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/rGvz7JS

News24 | Two people killed in basement fire at abandoned block of flats in central Pretoria

Two people have been killed in a fire at an abandoned block of flats in central Pretoria in the early hours of Sunday morning. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/qzImLoW

News24 | Remixed peppermint crisp tart

This is a peppermint crisp tart made to impress your guests. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/oM1NYZd

News24 | Sign your will with a pen — digital signatures may cause trouble

The Northern Cape High Court recently ordered the Master of the High Court to accept a will that was signed electronically as a valid will. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/VgixFwH

News24 | Six ways South Africa can solve its retirement savings crisis

More South Africans could retire with dignity on a reasonable pension, if it were compulsory to enrol on a retirement fund, contribute a minimum amount, and retire at a later age. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/8NXVcjw

News24 | Mitchum deodorants causing skin irritation pulled from shelves in South Africa

Mitchum is removing batches of four deodorants from retail shelves in South Africa after a change in its manufacturing process led many customers to report skin irritation issues. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/IQ8qtr3

News24 | LISTEN LIVE | Inside Pass: Boks seek redemption in Wellington

Join us on Friday at 11:00 from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/AU9E0bH

News24 | Massive ‘buffalo’ emerald sold in Gemfields auction

Ruby and emerald miner Gemfields says it’s pleased with a recent high-quality emerald result that saw its “exceptional” 11 685 carat Imboo gemstone go under the hammer. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/hDJRSXa

News24 | Trump urges peaceful response to Charlie Kirk killing, as police hunt shooter

US President Donald Trump urged supporters to respond peacefully to the killing of right-wing campaigner Charlie Kirk, as the murderer continued to evade a manhunt more than 24 hours after a shooting that put an already divided United States on edge. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/hME9iSB

News24 | Anglo, Teck deal ‘incredible opportunity’ for Canada, says politician

Anglo American combination with Teck Resources, is an “incredible opportunity” Canada’s government should consider as it reviews the deal, according to the leader of Teck’s home province. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Ghzdib5

News24 | Three killed in alleged vigilante attack in Cape Town after spate of killings

In what police described as an act of vigilantism, three men were killed and their bodies were set alight in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, on Wednesday night. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/FM3zd6A

News24 | Baked fish breyani

Breyani, a traditional Cape Malay speciality, is the proud heritage dish of the old “Breyani queens” of Cape Town. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/sjgzaoQ

News24 | Teck shareholder says higher price might be needed in Anglo deal

A Teck Resources shareholder says the company is worth more than what Anglo American has agreed to pay, and a sweetener might be needed to cinch one of the biggest mining deals ever. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/lpN7YIC

News24 | ‘Second night, second drone attack’: Gaza flotilla attacked as it prepares to break Israel blockade

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said that another of their boats had been struck in a suspected drone attack off Tunisia’s coast. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/4aydV2q

News24 | Green Cross stores to close after failing to withstand cheap imports

JSE-listed consumer goods group AVI said on Monday it had decided to shut down its Green Cross retail business, with 10 of its stores closed during the year to June. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0EUKNim

News24 | Doctor highlights ‘target practice by the Israeli soldiers’ in Gaza, accuses UK of complicity

For Nick Maynard, a British doctor who has volunteered in Gaza several times, the United Kingdom’s “silence and inaction” are forms of the government’s complicity in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/7G1uA9x

News24 | Joburg Water reduces supply to multiple reservoirs due to increased consumption

Johannesburg Water implemented throttling on Sunday night in response to increasing water consumption in various areas. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/7JLneGf

News24 | Israel PM Netanyahu ratchets up name-calling on Albanese who ‘abandoned Australia’s Jews’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up his government’s bitter diplomatic dispute with Australia, claiming that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s legacy has been irrevocably blackened by his “weakness” toward Hamas. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/a2PEQMf

News24 | Japan PM Ishiba announces resignation after losing majorities in both house of parliament

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/8r4XoB2

News24 | OPINION | ‘Reopen the Library’: Public pressure and a people united is a power to behold

Protest and civic action can lead to results when authorities are absent, as shown in the collective, citizen-led effort to reopen the Johannesburg Central Library after five years of closure, writes the Fixlocal team. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/6la1kVL

News24 | ‘Sometimes I cringe’: Rianza Snyman on starring in new reality show Vaal Riviera

Showmax’s Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families from the Vaal Triangle as their lives intertwine. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/2TBRFI6

News24 | ‘To go to war with an American city’: Anger over Trump threat to send troops to Chicago

US President Donald Trump has threatened to unleash his newly rebranded “Department of War” on Chicago, as thousands of protesters marched in the city as well as in Washington, DC, to denounce the deployment of National Guard troops and immigration agents to Democratic-led cities. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/lc7TVjY

News24 | The big comeback: Idols, The Voice and iconic SA shows rebooted thanks to Hollywood collab

Primedia Studios and the Opulent Entertainment Group have joined forces to reboot beloved SA reality hits like Idols, Project Runway, The Voice, and Dancing with the Stars. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/LSwEm3k

News24 | The Weekender | A strange a terrible year, Mchunu puts ire in satire, and some vetkoeking

The strange and terrible year that was 1985, Menace Mchunu puts the ire in satire, and six delicious vetkoek/amagwinya recipes. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/ALFPpV3

News24 | Trump won’t be attending G20 Summit in SA, sending vice-president instead

US President Donald Trump has put to rest speculation over his attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa in November. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/9ctX6su

News24 | PODCAST | Inside Pass: Can the Boks overcome the odds against All Blacks?

The Inside Pass brings you analysis and expert opinion for the duration of the Rugby Championship from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/PHWM5p2

News24 | Anglo earns R44bn for its stake in Valterra – a bargain for buyers

The sale of Anglo American’s 19.9% share in Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo American Platinum) has been completed, just three months after spinning off the platinum mining business. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/0aB3lNm

News24 | PODCAST | Inside Pass: It’s the biggest Bok Test! Let’s play ‘selector’

Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 for your bi-weekly fill of everything rugby. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Q6MCAbt

News24 | amaBhungane | Bus driver arrest deepens Intercape and taxi violence row

On 19 June 2025, Eastern Cape traffic officers arrested an Intercape bus driver in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, after he refused to hand over his vehicle, still full of passengers, to be driven to an impound lot. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/NhspB3z

News24 | ‘Children and women were screaming’: Race to find survivors after Afghanistan earthquake kills 900

Rescuers desperately searched on Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of homes flattened by an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 900 people. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Pi2CKwb

News24 | Gold hits record high on US rate outlook

Stocks were muted, the dollar steadied near five-week lows and gold climbed to record highs on Tuesday, as investors awaited economic data this week that could reinforce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/9yDeYrC

News24 | Belgium to recognise Palestinian state, impose ‘firm sanctions’ on Israel over Gaza war

Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has announced. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/qNEvoKt

News24 | Putin blames the West for ‘coup’ and ‘attempts to drag Ukraine into NATO’ which led to war

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to defend his Ukraine offensive to Moscow’s allies, blaming the West for triggering the three-and-a-half year war that has killed tens of thousands and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/uoigs5K

News24 | New Zealand lifts ban on rich foreigners buying homes

New Zealand on Monday said it will open its housing market to wealthy foreigners who invest in local businesses, reversing a previous ban in expectation it will boost economic growth. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/Cq1OTjh

News24 | Trump troop deployment in Chicago would be ‘an invasion with US troops’, says Governor JB Pritzker

US President Donald Trump’s ultimate aim in sending troops to American cities is to seize control of elections in 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said. from News24 News24/TopStories/rss https://ift.tt/yQqYsoc