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US ratchets up diplomatic war against South Africa
The Trump administration’s exclusion of South Africa from G20 meetings comes after its recent successful hosting of the bloc’s annual leaders’ summit despite Washington’s boycott
Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa
In a national address, Ramaphosa said South Africa would attend the 2026 summit in Miami despite the US president’s suggestions otherwise
South Africa shrugs off Trump theatrics post G20, plans to attend 2026 summit
South Africa’s risk is not expulsion, which the G20’s rules do not allow, but a year of disruption that could blunt the gains of its presidency
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
Residents have been told to evacuate or die. The Category 5 storm follows two weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Helene hit the area
Africa, tune in: The NBA is back on your screens
The NBA’s been on pause since March but will be back in full effect on Thursday. What’s happened since the stoppage and what’s about to happen?
Florida lawmakers approve bill allowing teachers to be armed
Supporters of the bill say armed teachers could save lives in the event of a school shooting
Over a million told to flee as Hurricane Florence stalks US East Coast
Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding to areas of the eastern United States already soaked by heavy rain
Property crisis looms due to sea level rise, experts warn
Many will risk losing their largest financial asset — their homes. And municipalities will forfeit huge amounts of revenue from property taxes
Florida passes bill to restrict guns, arm some teachers
America’s long moribund gun control debate was revived by survivors of the Parkland shooting and now the minimum age to buy firearms in Florida is 21
Trump turns on FBI over school shooting after criticism from survivors
The president’s comments came as he faces criticism from survivors of the attack over his ties to the powerful National Rifle Association
At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting
Authorities warned late on Wednesday that the death toll could rise as some of the more than 14 people who were wounded were in critical condition
World’s biggest rocket soars toward Mars after perfect launch
The world’s most powerful rocket, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, blasted off Tuesday on its highly anticipated maiden test flight
Hurricane Matthew kills at least 17 as it heads towards the Bahamas and Florida
The hurricane caused severe flooding and killed four people in the Dominican Republic as well as at least 13 in Haiti.
Republicans dump firm over fraudulent voter registration forms
The Palm Beach County elections office first reported finding 106 potentially fraudulent registration forms earlier this week.
Towns destroyed and dozens dead in US tornadoes
31 people have been killed and entire communities have been wiped out as a total of tornadoes have ripped through USA’s heartland.