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latest news & developmentsFather who shot son to appear in court
The 50-year-old was arrested on Wednesday morning following the shooting of Luyanda Themba Tshabalala
Lesufi to visit Ennerdale school shooting site
Lesufi says a father allegedly shot and killed his son outside Fred Norman Secondary School in Ennerdale
Ethiopia in peace agreement with Eritrea
The two countries have been hostile towards each other since 1998
Kate Spade dead at 55
Police believe the designer took her own life
EU rules on residence rights for same-sex spouses
The European Union ruled that countries must recognise the rights of migrants who want to live in their spouse’s native country
US court rules in favour of baker who denied gay couple a cake
The Supreme Court also ruled that the baker’s First Amendment Rights were violated, which protects the freedom of religion
New study reveals global plans to curb single-use plastic pollution
More than 60 countries have instituted bans on plastic use
Saudi Arabian women receive driving licenses for the first time
Women who have driver’s licenses from other countries can now exchange them for Saudi licenses
Breast cancer study reveals fewer women will need chemotherapy
According to the 2011 national cancer registry, one in 29 South African women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
Uganda proposes new history museum to showcase grim history
Uganda’s tourism board says it will use the museum as a remembrance of Uganda’s recent history
Guatemala volcano erupts killing 25 people
This is the second time that the volcano has erupted this year. This is Guatemala’s deadliest volcanic eruption since 1902, according to BBC
Uganda to initiate social media tax
Uganda’s Parliament voted to implement a new social media tax, limiting access to apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter
Charlotte Maxeke workers protest for performance bonuses
Many hospital workers who participated in the protest say they do not earn a liveable wage
Weinstein indicted on charges of rape and criminal sexual acts
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to New York police authorities on May 25
Irish citizens prepare to vote on abortion laws
Irish health minister Simon Harris says he has faith that Irish citizens will pass the referendum